Colorado Springs Best Landscape Design Contractor & Outdoor Living Company
Meet Our (Almost) Famous Landscape Contractors of Colorado Springs, CO
Each member of the team at Jake’s Designs takes pride in delivering the highest-quality landscaping design, architecture, and construction services in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
We are delighted to work with clients to define their landscaping goals and then transform their residential property to exceed their dreams.
As landscape contractors since 2000, Jake’s Designs has created the most beautiful, exciting, and unique landscapes for hundreds of clients.
Jake’s Designs is an award-winning landscape contractor company, based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, specializing in high-end landscape transformations. Our team works with clients using a proven process to explore the almost limitless possibilities of landscape renovation.
Clients can expect services that are unmatched by other landscape contractors. Working with Jake’s Designs landscaping team is an almost effortless endeavor that results in an expanded living environment that is both beautiful and functional as individuals and family life evolve. We nurture a culture of excellence in every job we do.
Our Vision
To be THE company in our service area that people think of first for custom, quality, high-end landscaping for clients who also desire a great experience throughout the course of their project. To be THE company able to help employees achieve their goals through efficiencies, teamwork, continued growth and, in turn, be able to provide fair wages by everyone owning their duties and doing their part in moving the company forward to reputable and financial success.
Our Mission
To build functional, sustainable, beautiful landscapes by means of our wealth of design experience, landscape industry knowledge and uniform installation techniques. With these qualities, as well as exceptional communication and punctuality, we aim to provide an extraordinary customer experience throughout the project.
Jake Harris
President – (719) 271-2584 ext 4 – jake@jakesdesigns.com
Jake Harris founded Jake’s Designs in May of 2000 upon graduating from Colorado State University with his degree in Landscape Architecture. Like many landscape contractors, Jake started his company on a shoestring budget and has carefully grown it into what it is today – the best landscape company in Colorado Springs. Jake’s mission at Jake’s Designs is to provide an exceptional client experience and to provide his employees with a consistent, safe family environment in which to work.
Apart from running Jake’s Designs, Jake enjoys everything the Colorado outdoors has to offer and can often be found hiking, mountain biking, snowboarding, or fishing. Jake has been married to his wife, Dianna, since 2002. Dianna is an educator in District #38 – the district that both Jake and Diana graduated from high school. Jake’s pride and joys of his life are his 2 sons, Cole (10) and Tyler (8). Jake enjoys teaching them the ins and outs of being a man.
Lastly, Jake has an immense passion for youth. He advocates this passion by coaching multiple sports his sons play and serving as the offensive line coach for the Palmer Ridge High School football team (2017 3A state champs).
Dani Ewan
Designer/Estimator – (719) 963-4315 – dani@jakesdesigns.com
A native of Kansas, Dani received a Bachelor of Science degree in Landscape Design and Horticulture from Kansas State University. After graduation, Dani moved to Colorado and began her landscape career. Dani worked as a renovation garden designer for a renowned residential landscape construction firm in the mountains of the Vail Valley in Colorado. In Vail, she worked alongside well-respected landscape architects, creating award-winning planting beds that exhibited the idea of “living art.” Dani came on board with Jake’s Designs in 2012 and has enjoyed working on the Front Range with a team that is constantly growing and improving in creating some breathtaking landscapes. Dani creates her designs with the intent to lure you outside to enjoy the beautiful Colorado weather in a setting that is just as comfortable as the inside of your home. She is passionate about creating innovative outdoor living spaces that are both timeless and unique to every client.
Dani is the mother of two, Ansel and Heidi, and has been married to her husband, Nathan, since 2013. Dani loves heading into the backcountry with her family, hiking, and camping in the summer months and playing in the snow in the winter months. She loves spending time visiting her family cabin near Creede, Colorado and listening to live music.
Matthew Mobley
Construction Manager – (719) 492-8110 – matthew@jakesdesigns.com
Matthew was born in Stuttgart, Germany and grew up on a small horse ranch in Ellicott, Colorado. He now lives in Falcon, Colorado, with his wife, Michelle, and three kids, Quentin, Vivian and Cash. Matthew enjoys coaching little league sports, hunting, camping, fishing, four-wheeling and enjoying the great outdoors with his family and friends.
Matthew has been working in the landscape industry for 19 years, the last 17 of which have been with Jake’s Designs.
Nathan Spence
Project Manager – (719) 334-3225 – nate@jakesdesigns.com
Nathan is a Texas native, a family man, and constant worker. He moved to Colorado in 2004, and jumped head first into the Colorado lifestyle. He has been avid in snowboarding, rock climbing, fishing, hunting, and spending time in this great state. He loves spending time with his family. He has been married for 5 years to his wonderful wife, Kirbi, and has a 4 year old son named Bruce (who just happens to be tougher than his Dad). Nathan and Kirbi are also expecting a new little one!
At work, Nathan is dedicated to ensuring the clients’ landscape experience goes exactly as planned, while having a full understanding that each client has different needs. Nathan is committed to customer service and exceptional landscape installs. Nathan has been working with Jake’s Designs for 8 years, and has outdoor work experience with Falcon water district D49 as a ground technician. He has also worked for various fence and construction companies and promises to use all of this great work experience to better your landscape.
Design Outdoor Spaces That Evolve and Flourish
You bring the vision. Jake’s Designs brings the planning, expertise, and craftsmanship to transform it into reality.
Develop a landscape that matures beautifully over time—with strategic softscaping tailored to Colorado Springs’ distinct climate and seasonal rhythms.
Serving Colorado Springs and surrounding communities, including Monument, Broadmoor, Flying Horse, Black Forest, and the greater Pikes Peak region.