Water Reduction Design
Reducing water use while strengthening landscape resilience.
Established Landscape → Water Reduction Design
Water Reduction Design is a specialized service focused on transitioning landscapes toward lower water demand, improved fire resilience, and long-term ecological performance. This work often combines turf reduction or removal, strategic fire-mitigation planning, and the introduction of water-wise, climate-appropriate planting palettes suited to high-altitude conditions.
Rather than treating water conservation as an aesthetic compromise, we approach it as a design opportunity—creating landscapes that feel intentional, regionally grounded, and durable in a changing climate. Solutions are tailored to each site's exposure, soils, and ignition zones, and are often aligned with local fire districts, HOA requirements, and water-district incentives.
Well suited for homeowners, HOAs, and commercial properties seeking meaningful water savings, defensible space improvements, and future-ready landscapes.
Portfolio — water reduction and resilience
Projects where water-wise design and build come together.
Voices
What clients say
We began working with Ceres as we decided to update and improve our landscape. Cait did a wonderful job with the design and planning. She listened to our suggestions and adapted to our budget and needs. We are mid progress on the renovation due to winter's weather.
We also began working with Carrie as our maintenance manager. She has been a joy to work with — regularly checking in and offering suggestions and listening to our concerns. I compared the costs of maintenance with Ceres to past years' costs, and found them to be surprisingly in line. All of this with fewer worries and a great looking yard.