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Cultivating Resilient Landscapes
in Southwest Colorado 

Specializing in regionally adapted, drought-tolerant and native plant installations, waterwise gardens for high-altitude environments, building soil health, landscape maintenance, and vegetable gardens in Telluride. Ridgway, Placerville, Norwood and surrounding areas.

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MISSION

Inspired by the Rugged Colorado Landscapes, Brought to your Backdoor

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From red rock cliffs to sagebrush scattered mesas, Southwest Colorado offers plentiful breathtaking sights with uniquely adapted plants for the various ecosystems found here. I am inspired by the resilience of these landscapes in my design. My landscape installation builds on the relationships between the soil and plants in this region, selecting both native and well-suited flora to create an eye-catching backyard experience.  

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Rooted in Soil Science, Crafted for Resilience

I'm Kathryn, the solo owner and operator of Grit, with deep roots in working lands. For the past 14 years, I’ve worked on and managed small, diversified farms, including my own. That hands-on experience led me back to school to earn a master’s degree in Soil and Crop Science.

I’ve served as a Rangeland Technician with the Bureau of Land Management and as a Soil Scientist with the Natural Resources Conservation Service. I’ve also worked with several landscaping companies in the area and consider myself an avid gardener.

Grit Gardens & Design grew out of a desire to do things differently in the landscaping industry. I aim to work with nature rather than against it. As the weather becomes less predictable, drought tolerance becomes more important. My focus is on creating beautiful, resilient, waterwise landscapes that support soil health, wildlife, and the enjoyment of my clients.

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ABOUT

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Services

  • Native and regionally adapted plant installation

  • Waterwise gardens

  • Landscape maintenance

  • Soil health consultation

  • Vegetable gardens

  • Drought tolerant garden design

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Ready to work with GRIT?

Whether you're looking for a drought tolerant, low maintenance landscape, custom vegetable gardens, or improving your soil, we're here to help your Colorado landscape thrive. Reach out to schedule your consultation.

Or reach out directly by phone or email regarding your landscaping and gardening needs in and around the Telluride and Ridgway regions. 

 


CONTACT Kathryn at:
 

401-864-2176

gritgardens@gmail.com

Landscaping Consultation

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