Business Details
25 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Expert Landscaping Solutions
Native Edge Landscapes has been dedicated to transforming outdoor spaces since 2001. Founded by Tom Sunderland, a University of Colorado graduate with a master's in landscape architecture, we combine expert design, craftsmanship, and property care with a commitment to sustainability and clear communication. Our team of over 60 professionals brings deep local knowledge of Northern Colorado's unique environment, ensuring every project reflects both client vision and ecological responsibility. With over 150 years of combined installation experience, we deliver exceptional results across residential and commercial landscapes. Our collaborative process begins with understanding client objectives through initial consultations and site visits, followed by detailed proposals outlining scope, costs, and timelines. We prioritize eco-friendly practices that build soil health, conserve water, and support natural ecosystems.Recognized with multiple awards, including Best of Boulder and BizWest Mercury 100 Fastest Growing Companies, we reinvest 5% of profits into local communities annually. Our services span landscape design, construction, and property care, including specialized offerings like green roofs and sustainable irrigation. From concept to execution, we guarantee transparency, quality, and customer satisfaction. Our team's expertise ranges from hardscape masonry to plant health care, ensuring comprehensive solutions for every project. With a focus on long-term relationships, we provide ongoing maintenance services that preserve the beauty and functionality of outdoor spaces. This combination of technical skill, environmental stewardship, and community dedication has established us as a trusted leader in the Boulder area.
Services
Landscape Design
Landscape Construction
Property Care
Commercial Landscaping
Snow and Ice Management
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer over 150 years of combined in-house installation experience.
- Our team reinvests 5% of profits into local communities annually.
- We provide a collaborative design process with detailed proposals.
- Our sustainable practices focus on soil health and water conservation.
- Award-winning expertise recognized by Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado.
Associations and certifications
- Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado
- BizWest Mercury 100 Award
- Sustainable Landscape Management (SLM) Certified
What people say
Terrific job
Professionalism, knowledge
Amazing landscape designs
Great design concepts
Outstanding results
Services
Landscape Design
Our collaborative landscape design process transforms ideas into achievable plans. We specialize in creating functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces tailored to Colorado's unique environment. Services include site analysis, concept development, and detailed design documentation.
Landscape Construction
With over 150 years of combined experience, our team delivers expert construction of hardscapes, water features, and planting installations. We ensure precise execution of design plans while maintaining strict quality standards.
Property Care
Sustainable property care services include organic fertilization, weed control, irrigation management, and seasonal cleanups. Our eco-friendly approach maintains landscape health while conserving resources in Boulder's climate.
Commercial Landscaping
Comprehensive commercial services cover design-build projects, ongoing maintenance, and snow/ice management. We serve businesses across Boulder County with customized solutions that enhance property value and functionality.
Snow and Ice Management
Commercial snow removal and ice management services ensure safe, accessible properties during Colorado winters. Our proactive approach minimizes weather-related disruptions for businesses and communities.
People
Tom Sunderland
Founder | President
Landscape architect with 20+ years experience. Founded Native Edge in 2001 after working in landscape installation and stone masonry. Holds master's degree from University of Colorado. Leads company's growth and diversification.
Dennis Cowper
Director of Finance
Certified accounting professional with MBA. Joined in 2018 to strengthen financial operations. Former Union Pacific Railroad conductor. Manages administrative and finance division as organizational backbone.
Andrew Bracken
Director of Operations
20-year landscape industry veteran. Oversees operations after roles in design-build and technical writing. Brigham Young University graduate. Balances professional responsibilities with family and church activities.
Khalana Gocken
Plant Health Care Manager
SLM-certified horticulturist with expertise in sustainable practices. Teaches landscape courses and manages plant health programs. Holds QS license and organic lawn care accreditation. Educates clients on soil health science.
Travis Popiel
Account Manager
Commercial landscaping specialist with economics degree. Focuses on client management and business development. Former hardscape mason and green roof expert. Joined NEL in 2019 after New York metro area experience.
Questions
What landscaping services do you offer in Boulder?
We provide full-service landscaping including design, construction, and maintenance for residential and commercial properties. Specialized services include snow removal and sustainable irrigation systems.
How does your design process work?
Our process starts with a consultation to understand your goals, followed by site assessment, concept development, and detailed proposals outlining scope, costs, and timelines.
Are your landscaping practices environmentally friendly?
Yes, we use sustainable methods focusing on soil health, water conservation, and native plant selection. Our team includes SLM-certified professionals and organic lawn care experts.
Do you serve areas beyond Boulder County?
While we primarily serve Boulder County, we also work in surrounding areas including Longmont, Lyons, and Nederland. Contact us for specific location details.
What awards has Native Edge won?
We've received multiple awards including Best of Boulder, Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado honors, and BizWest Mercury 100 Fastest Growing Companies recognition.
Reviews (7)
Adele Candelaresi
May 25, 2022
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Native Edge Landscapes has our property looking the best it's ever looked! I am on my community's HOA board and we are very pleased with the landscaping they have done for over a year now. Our property is looking beautiful and we've enjoyed working with their team.
Barbara Fahey
Apr 16, 2022
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Native Edge has just completed a new irrigation system, rock retaining wall, rockscaping and mulching in our yard. They did an outstanding job and were such a pleasure to work with. David, Corey, Ben and Kevin all work hard to ensure the best design and installation and are very willing to make minor modifications in response to owner feedback. This is a top quality company that offers value, quality and great communication skills so you get an excellent product.
Alexandria Ware
Apr 13, 2022
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We had Native Edge rip out our lawn and put in perennials, mulch, and drip irrigation last year, as well as putting in garden boxes. The garden boxes are great, but the mulched area was covered in weeds almost immediately - so much for our low-maintenance landscaping. The office was generally terrible at responding to phone calls or emails.
Gary Butler
Feb 14, 2022
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We were really impressed when they started the snow removal at tungsten village. But their service went down hill with each time they came to the point that they don't even clear the sidewalks. We have elderly and disabled people living here some in wheel chairs.
Natalie Victoria
Jul 23, 2021
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Native Edge always delivers more than you ask for. This is a great company! We are so happy with the work performed in our communities. Glad we found them. Give them the chance to show their quality, follow through and professionalism and you will be glad you did! They are extremely responsive which is the problem we had with other companies.
Ken Bixel
Nov 02, 2020
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Wonderful experience. On time, on budget, friendly & respectful team. Strongly recommend! We did 3 different, sequential projects with Native Edge so had lots of experience with them - after a great experience on our first phase, we had them do another project. Another great experience. So we had them for a third project. Same wonderful team, doing great work, on time and on budget. During one project they worked over the weekend - I was talking with their manager and he asked if it was OK that they worked during the weekend since the previous week it had rained and they missed a day of work; they wanted to keep going to keep the project on track! Delightful accountability!
Jenny Callentine
Oct 29, 2020
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I had this company do some planting and work when I moved into my new home in 2019. I also had them quote future work. Before the person I worked with left, I would have rated them 5 stars however, fast forward a year and they're lucky to get 3 stars let alone any. When I tried to schedule the quoted work and additional work, they never responded to almost a dozen attempts to contact them. It's just bad management.
Only after leaving a message for the manager, who never called me back, did a I get a response from someone new who basically said that they could not keep me on as a client because we did not have a full time contract and they were booked. I started contacting them in June for fall work- it's seriously doubtful they were booked at that point and even if they had time, I wouldn't hire them due to poor customer service.
Only after leaving a message for the manager, who never called me back, did a I get a response from someone new who basically said that they could not keep me on as a client because we did not have a full time contract and they were booked. I started contacting them in June for fall work- it's seriously doubtful they were booked at that point and even if they had time, I wouldn't hire them due to poor customer service.
