Landscaping & Snow Removal in Douglas County, CO
JLS Landscape & Sprinkler is headquartered in Sedalia — the geographic heart of Douglas County. We provide commercial and residential landscape maintenance, snow management, irrigation, and fire mitigation services countywide.
Commercial & Residential Services Across Colorado's Wealthiest County
Douglas County is consistently ranked among the wealthiest and fastest-growing counties in the United States, with a population exceeding 370,000 across a landscape that stretches from the suburban density of Highlands Ranch to the rural ranchlands south of Castle Rock. This geographic and demographic diversity means that "Douglas County landscaping" is not one thing — it is a spectrum of services adapted to very different property types, elevations, and client expectations.
JLS Landscape & Sprinkler has operated from our Sedalia headquarters since 1975 — the year Douglas County's population was under 10,000. We have watched this county grow from ranch country to one of Colorado's most dynamic economic centers, and we have evolved our services to match. For most of our history, we focused primarily on commercial landscape maintenance and snow management. Now, we are expanding back into residential services in Douglas County for the first time since 2001, responding to homeowner demand for the same professional-grade quality we deliver to corporate campuses and retail centers.
Whether you manage a commercial property in Lone Tree, an HOA common area in Castle Pines, or a residential estate on a 5-acre Sedalia lot, JLS has the equipment, certifications, and local knowledge to deliver results.
Douglas County at a Glance
Population: ~370,000
Elevation Range: 5,800 ft - 7,500 ft
County Seat: Castle Rock
JLS Office Location: 7265 Reynolds Dr, Sedalia, CO 80135
Key Corridors: I-25, CO-83, C-470, E-470, Santa Fe Dr
Climate Zones: USDA 5b through 6a
Major Cities: Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch, Parker, Lone Tree, Castle Pines, Littleton (partial)
Unincorporated Areas: Sedalia, Larkspur, Franktown, Elizabeth, Louviers
Residential Services Return to Douglas County
For 25 years, JLS focused exclusively on commercial landscape maintenance and snow management. In 2026, we are expanding back into residential services across Douglas County — bringing the same certified professionalism, reliable scheduling, and year-round accountability that our commercial clients have relied on since 1975.
This decision responds to consistent demand from Douglas County homeowners who want more than a "mow and blow" operation. Homeowners in communities like Castle Rock, Castle Pines, and the unincorporated areas around Sedalia and Larkspur are looking for landscape partners who understand the specific challenges of maintaining properties at Colorado's elevation — the clay soils, the water restrictions, the compressed growing season, and the winter freeze-thaw cycles that destroy lesser work.
Our residential services include everything from weekly maintenance and irrigation management to fire mitigation for foothill properties and driveway snow clearing for rural lots on steep grades. We bring the same certifications — CSP, LICT, LEED AP, Pesticide QS — that commercial property managers require.
Services Available Across Douglas County
Commercial and residential services adapted to Douglas County's diverse elevation, soil, and climate conditions.
Landscape Maintenance
Commercial and residential programs: mowing, edging, pruning, fertilization, mulching, and seasonal cleanup adapted to each property's elevation and micro-climate.
Snow & Ice Management
24/7 commercial lot clearing plus residential driveway and walkway snow removal. Countywide coverage with pre-positioned equipment.
Irrigation Services
System design, installation, repair, and seasonal blowouts. We work with every water district in the county — Castle Rock Water, Parker Water, Centennial, and more.
Fire Mitigation
Defensible space creation for Castle Pines, Sedalia, Larkspur, and other WUI-zone properties. Pine beetle removal and fire-resistant landscape design.
Commercial Landscaping
Design and installation for new developments, office parks, retail centers, and HOA common areas countywide.
Sprinkler Repair & Blowout
Head replacement, valve repair, line diagnosis, and fall blowouts. Service for both commercial multi-zone systems and residential setups.
What Makes Douglas County Landscaping Different
Douglas County spans a 1,700-foot elevation range from the valley floors near Highlands Ranch (5,800 ft) to the ridgelines south of Larkspur (7,500 ft). This range produces meaningfully different growing conditions across the county — what thrives in Lone Tree may struggle in Sedalia, and what works in Franktown may be wrong for Castle Pines.
Clay soils are near-universal across Douglas County, but their severity varies by location. Eastern communities like Parker and Franktown have expansive bentonite clays that heave dramatically. Western communities near the foothills have decomposed granite mixed with clay. Each requires different soil amendment and drainage strategies.
Water conservation is a defining constraint. Douglas County draws from non-renewable Denver Basin aquifers and renewable surface water that is subject to drought restrictions. Every water district in the county enforces conservation rules, and responsible irrigation design is a professional obligation, not an optional upgrade. JLS designs every irrigation system for efficiency first.
Fire risk increases significantly on the western and southern edges of the county, where ponderosa pine forests and scrub oak create wildfire fuel loads. Properties in Sedalia, Castle Pines, Larkspur, and the Perry Park area require defensible space maintenance as a matter of safety and often insurance compliance.
Every Corner of Douglas County
From incorporated cities to unincorporated ranch communities, JLS provides landscape and snow services throughout the entire county.
50+ Years, One County, Total Coverage
Most landscape companies operating in Douglas County are either Denver-based firms that commute south or small owner-operator businesses without the equipment depth for large commercial contracts. JLS is neither. We are a 50-year-old company headquartered in the county we serve, with the fleet capacity, certified staff, and institutional knowledge to handle everything from a 5-acre rural estate to a 500,000 square-foot commercial campus.
- Headquartered in Sedalia — dead center of Douglas County
- 50+ years of continuous operations since 1975
- CSP, LICT, LEED AP, and Pesticide QS certified staff
- Fleet includes loaders, plow trucks, mowing rigs, and irrigation equipment
- Serving both commercial AND residential for the first time since 2001
- Deep relationships with Douglas County HOAs, property managers, and water districts
- Fire mitigation expertise for WUI-zone properties
- Every water district in the county — we know their rules
Douglas County Landscaping FAQ
Yes. After focusing exclusively on commercial accounts for 25 years, JLS is expanding back into residential landscape services across Douglas County in 2026. We offer the same services for homeowners that our commercial clients receive: scheduled maintenance, irrigation management, fire mitigation, lawn aeration, and snow removal. Our residential programs bring CSP/LICT/LEED AP-level professionalism to properties that have been underserved by less-qualified operators.
Douglas County's 1,700-foot elevation range (5,800 to 7,500 ft) creates significantly different growing conditions across the county. Higher-elevation areas like Larkspur and Castle Pines have shorter growing seasons, cooler nights, and higher snow accumulation. Lower areas like Highlands Ranch are warmer with longer seasons. JLS selects plant materials, schedules maintenance timing, and designs irrigation systems based on each property's specific elevation and micro-climate — not a one-size-fits-all template.
Douglas County is served by multiple water districts, each with different watering schedules and conservation rules. Major providers include Castle Rock Water, Parker Water & Sanitation, Centennial Water and Sanitation (Highlands Ranch area), Roxborough Water and Sanitation, and several smaller districts. JLS identifies your specific provider during the initial consultation and designs your irrigation program for compliance with their regulations.
Absolutely — our office is in unincorporated Sedalia, so we are deeply familiar with the unique needs of rural and semi-rural Douglas County properties. Unincorporated areas often have larger lots (2-35+ acres), well water or small district water systems, unpaved access roads, and fire mitigation requirements that differ from municipal properties. We have the equipment to handle large properties and the fire mitigation expertise for foothill and forested lots.
Our team holds four professional certifications: CSP (Certified Snow Professional) for commercial snow operations, LICT (Licensed Irrigation Contractor Technician) for irrigation system design and installation, LEED AP (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional) for sustainable landscape practices, and Pesticide QS (Qualified Supervisor) for licensed pesticide and herbicide application. These credentials reflect our commitment to professional standards and are often required by commercial property management firms and HOA boards.
