Landscaping & Snow Removal in Littleton, CO
JLS Landscape & Sprinkler provides landscape maintenance, snow management, and irrigation services for commercial properties and residential communities throughout Littleton. About 25 minutes from our Sedalia office via Santa Fe Drive.
Established City, Evolving Landscape Needs
Littleton is one of the oldest and most established cities in the south Denver metro, with roots dating back to 1890 and a current population of approximately 48,000. Unlike the master-planned communities of Douglas County that were built on open ranch land in the 1980s and 1990s, Littleton has a layered development history — from the 1950s-era neighborhoods around Historic Downtown to the 1970s-80s suburban developments of Columbine and Ken Caryl, to newer infill projects along the South Platte corridor.
This development layering creates diverse landscape conditions. Older commercial properties along Santa Fe Drive and West Bowles Avenue often have outdated irrigation systems, mature plantings that have outgrown their spaces, and aging hardscapes that need redesign. Historic Downtown Littleton along Main Street demands streetscape maintenance that preserves the district's walkable character. Newer mixed-use developments near the Mineral and Littleton/Downtown light rail stations combine retail, office, and residential uses that each have distinct maintenance needs.
JLS serves all of these landscape contexts. Our crews have the experience to renovate aging commercial landscapes, maintain the character of historic streetscapes, and deliver the precision maintenance that newer developments demand. Our irrigation team specializes in upgrading older systems to modern water-efficient standards — a common need in Littleton where 30- and 40-year-old sprinkler systems are still in service.
Littleton at a Glance
Population: ~48,000
Elevation: 5,351 ft
County: Arapahoe County (portions in Jefferson and Douglas)
Water Provider: South Metro Water Supply Authority / Denver Water (varies by neighborhood)
Drive from JLS Office: ~25 minutes north via Santa Fe Dr
Climate Zone: USDA Zone 6a
Key Features: Historic Downtown Littleton, Chatfield State Park, South Platte River corridor, RTD light rail access
Annual Snowfall: ~55 inches
Aging Infrastructure and Mixed-Use Complexity
Littleton's primary landscape challenge is infrastructure age. Many commercial properties along Santa Fe Drive, West Bowles Avenue, and the Broadway corridor were built in the 1970s and 1980s with irrigation systems that are now 40+ years old. These systems use high-water-consumption spray heads, rigid PVC that has become brittle, and controllers that lack weather-based adjustment capability. Upgrading these systems to modern efficiency standards — smart controllers, rotary nozzles, drip conversion for beds — is one of the highest-impact improvements a property manager can make.
The South Platte River corridor running through Littleton creates additional considerations. Properties near the floodplain face drainage challenges that require proper grading and stormwater management. Cottonwood and willow root systems along the river corridor can invade irrigation lines. Riparian vegetation management on properties adjacent to the river has its own regulatory framework that general landscape companies often do not understand.
Littleton's mixed zoning — commercial, residential, historic district, and transit-oriented development all within a compact area — means a single maintenance route may include a strip mall parking lot, a historic Main Street storefront, a multi-family apartment complex, and a residential HOA common area. JLS assigns crew leads to Littleton routes who can adapt to these varying contexts without skipping a beat.
Services Available in Littleton
Full landscape and snow services for Littleton's diverse mix of commercial, residential, and mixed-use properties.
Landscape Maintenance
Weekly and bi-weekly programs for commercial properties, HOA common areas, and multi-family complexes across Littleton's diverse neighborhoods.
Snow & Ice Management
Commercial lot clearing, sidewalk snow removal, and de-icing for retail centers, medical offices, and multi-family parking areas along Santa Fe and Bowles.
Irrigation Upgrades
System modernization for older commercial properties: smart controllers, rotary nozzle conversion, drip conversion, and leak detection on aging lines.
Sprinkler Repair
Repair and replacement for aging sprinkler infrastructure. We diagnose failing valves, cracked PVC, and underperforming heads in older systems.
Commercial Landscaping
Landscape renovation for aging commercial properties and new installation for transit-oriented developments near RTD stations.
Lawn Aeration
Core aeration for compacted turf at commercial properties and HOA common areas. Especially beneficial for mature landscapes with decades of soil compaction.
Littleton Communities
We maintain commercial and residential properties across Littleton's established neighborhoods and newer developments.
Direct Access via Santa Fe Drive
Our Sedalia office connects to Littleton via a straight shot north on Santa Fe Drive (US-85) — approximately 25 minutes with no highway congestion. This direct route means reliable arrival times for scheduled maintenance and fast response for snow events and landscape emergencies. Denver-based competitors traveling south on I-25 or C-470 face significantly more traffic variability.
- 25-minute direct access via Santa Fe Drive
- 50+ years of experience with south Denver metro properties
- Expertise upgrading 30-40 year old irrigation systems to modern standards
- CSP-certified snow operations for commercial zero-tolerance sites
- Familiar with multiple water providers serving different Littleton areas
- Experience with historic district landscape requirements
Littleton Landscaping FAQ
Yes. Many commercial properties in Littleton still run sprinkler systems installed in the 1970s and 1980s. These older systems waste significant water through spray drift, overspray, and inefficient coverage patterns. JLS can audit your existing system, identify the highest-impact upgrades, and phase improvements over time if budget is a concern. Common upgrades include replacing spray heads with rotary nozzles (30-40% water savings), converting planting beds to drip irrigation, and installing smart controllers that adjust to weather conditions automatically. See our irrigation services page for details.
Littleton spans multiple water providers depending on location. Denver Water serves some northern areas, South Metro Water Supply Authority covers portions of central and southern Littleton, and some western areas near Ken Caryl are served by Roxborough Water and Sanitation. Each provider has different watering schedules and conservation rules. JLS identifies your specific water provider during the consultation and designs or adjusts your irrigation program to comply with their regulations.
Absolutely. We provide commercial snow management for retail centers, strip malls, and multi-tenant commercial properties along Santa Fe Drive, West Bowles Avenue, and Broadway. Our service includes parking lot plowing, sidewalk clearing, and de-icing. For high-traffic retail, we offer zero-tolerance contracts where clearing begins at first accumulation to keep customer access uninterrupted throughout the storm.
Yes. Properties along the South Platte corridor in Littleton have specific landscape considerations including floodplain regulations, riparian buffer requirements, and cottonwood root management. We understand the regulatory framework for work near waterways and design landscapes that comply with stormwater management requirements while maintaining attractive, functional outdoor spaces.
