Landscaping & Snow Removal in Castle Rock, CO
JLS Landscape & Sprinkler provides year-round landscape maintenance, snow management, and irrigation services to commercial and residential properties throughout Castle Rock. Our Sedalia office is just 15 minutes south on I-25.
Full-Service Landscape Solutions for the Douglas County Seat
Castle Rock is the county seat and commercial hub of Douglas County, with a population approaching 80,000 residents. Situated 30 miles south of Denver along the I-25 corridor at 6,200 feet elevation, Castle Rock presents specific landscaping challenges that require local expertise — from heavy clay soils and Castle Rock Water conservation restrictions to the dramatic temperature swings that can shift 40 degrees in a single day.
JLS has maintained commercial properties in Castle Rock since the town's first wave of major development in the 1990s. We understand the permitting requirements, water restrictions, and seasonal timing that make the difference between a thriving commercial landscape and an expensive liability. Our certified crew members hold CSP, LICT, LEED AP, and Pesticide QS credentials — qualifications that matter to property managers and HOA boards who need compliant, professional work.
From the growing retail and restaurant district around the Outlets at Castle Rock to the downtown revitalization corridor along Wilcox Street and Perry Street, we provide landscape maintenance, snow and ice management, and irrigation services tailored to Castle Rock's elevation and micro-climate.
Castle Rock at a Glance
Population: ~80,000
Elevation: 6,202 ft
County: Douglas County
Water District: Castle Rock Water
Drive from JLS Office: ~15 minutes north on I-25
Climate Zone: USDA Zone 5b
Key Features: The Rock Park, Philip S. Miller Park, Outlets at Castle Rock, Historic Downtown
Annual Snowfall: ~60 inches
Services Available in Castle Rock
Every service is adapted to Castle Rock's specific elevation, soil conditions, and water conservation requirements.
Landscape Maintenance
Mowing, edging, pruning, mulching, and seasonal cleanup. We schedule around Castle Rock's shorter growing season at 6,200 ft.
Snow & Ice Management
24/7 storm response for commercial lots and HOA roads. Castle Rock averages 60+ inches of snow annually with unpredictable spring storms.
Irrigation Services
System design, installation, and repair compliant with Castle Rock Water conservation rules. Smart controllers to stay within tiered usage limits.
Sprinkler Repair & Blowout
Head replacement, line repair, valve work, and fall blowouts. Castle Rock's freeze-thaw cycles demand proper winterization by mid-October.
Commercial Landscaping
Design and installation for office parks, retail centers, and the growing Outlets at Castle Rock corridor.
Lawn Aeration
Core aeration breaks through Castle Rock's heavy clay soils to improve water penetration and root development before the growing season.
Landscaping Challenges Unique to Castle Rock
Castle Rock's position at the base of the Palmer Divide creates a micro-climate that is distinctly different from Denver just 30 miles north. Temperatures routinely run 5 to 10 degrees cooler, and the Palmer Divide effect can produce localized thunderstorms and hail events that miss the metro entirely. For landscape professionals, this means different timing, different species selection, and different maintenance rhythms than Denver-based schedules.
Heavy clay soils dominate most of Castle Rock, particularly in newer developments like Crystal Valley and Sapphire Point. These clay-heavy soils compact easily, drain poorly, and require regular aeration to keep turf healthy. We build this into our maintenance plans rather than treating it as an afterthought.
Castle Rock Water restrictions operate on a tiered pricing structure that penalizes overuse. Efficient irrigation design with moisture sensors and smart controllers is not optional here — it is a financial necessity for property managers. We design and maintain systems that stay well within budget while keeping landscapes healthy.
HOA compliance is another reality in Castle Rock. Communities like The Meadows, Founders Village, and Crystal Valley have detailed landscape standards that apply to common areas and commercial frontage. Non-compliant properties receive violations. Our crews know these standards and maintain properties accordingly.
Castle Rock Communities
We provide landscape maintenance, snow management, and irrigation services to commercial properties and residential communities throughout Castle Rock.
Your Neighbor in Sedalia
Our office at 7265 Reynolds Drive in Sedalia is approximately 15 minutes south of Castle Rock on I-25. This proximity means our crews arrive quickly for scheduled maintenance and can respond rapidly to winter storm events — critical for commercial properties that need lots cleared before business hours.
- 15-minute drive from our Sedalia headquarters
- 50+ years of experience since 1975 — we watched Castle Rock grow
- CSP-certified snow professionals for zero-tolerance commercial accounts
- LEED AP staff who understand water-efficient landscape design
- Pesticide QS qualified applicators for weed and pest management
- Deep familiarity with Castle Rock Water conservation requirements
Castle Rock Landscaping FAQ
Castle Rock Water enforces a tiered water pricing structure with seasonal restrictions. During summer months, outdoor watering is typically limited to designated days based on address, and overuse triggers higher per-gallon rates. JLS designs and maintains irrigation systems with smart controllers and moisture sensors to keep properties within efficient usage tiers while maintaining healthy landscapes.
Our Sedalia office is approximately 15 minutes from Castle Rock via I-25. For contracted commercial accounts, we begin snow operations as soon as accumulation triggers are met — typically 1 to 2 inches for zero-tolerance sites like medical offices and retail centers. Pre-treatment with deicing agents begins before the storm arrives when forecasts allow.
Yes. We maintain common areas, entryway landscaping, and park zones for HOA communities throughout Castle Rock. Our crews are familiar with the landscape standards for communities like The Meadows, Founders Village, and Crystal Valley. We provide detailed maintenance logs and before/after documentation that HOA boards require for compliance reporting.
For Castle Rock's cool-season grasses (Kentucky bluegrass, fescue), the best aeration window is mid-August through late September. At 6,200 feet, Castle Rock's growing season is shorter than Denver's, so timing matters. Aerating too early exposes roots to summer heat stress; too late risks frost damage before recovery. Our aeration service includes overseeding for fill-in where compacted clay has thinned the turf.
Castle Rock falls in USDA Hardiness Zone 5b, which limits plant selection compared to lower-elevation Denver. We recommend native and adaptive species like blue grama grass, buffalo grass (for low-water areas), Russian sage, Rabbitbrush, Karl Foerster grass, and Gambel oak. For commercial plantings, we select species that can handle the clay soil, low humidity, and intense UV at altitude without excessive water demand.
