I’m a Denver-based garden designer with a passion for creating naturalistic landscapes that welcome and sustain wildlife.

Colorado’s climate can be challenging, but with the right plants in the right places — and a clear purpose behind every choice — you can create a thriving prairie garden that flourishes on natural precipitation and requires minimal care.

At my Lafayette Garden, nestled on less than a quarter acre within Denver’s city limits, more than 200 Colorado native plant and Colorado-appropriate species are thriving with no irrigation (after initial install). This small urban parcel is a living testament to my love of plants, propagation and resilient design.

Make 2026 the year you create a beautiful refuge — for yourself and for Denver’s wildlife.

Jen Bolger