Business Details
26 Years
experience
Custom Landscaping & Waterfall Design in Parker, CO
Rocky Mountain Ponds Waterfall has been transforming outdoor spaces in Colorado since 2000. Our team specializes in creating custom landscapes, hardscapes, and water features that blend functionality with the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountains. With over two decades of experience, we serve both residential and commercial clients across Denver and Parker, Colorado. Our design philosophy prioritizes the balance between human needs and environmental harmony, using locally inspired materials to craft unique outdoor living environments. We offer comprehensive services including design, construction, and maintenance, ensuring every project reflects the client's lifestyle.Our expertise in retaining walls, stone patios, fire pits, and custom ponds demonstrates our commitment to quality craftsmanship. As a family-run business founded by Dusty Hettinger, we combine personal dedication with professional excellence to deliver exceptional results. Our maintenance team helps clients preserve their landscape investments, enhancing property value and enjoyment. We pride ourselves on listening to client needs and exceeding expectations through meticulous attention to detail. From initial concept to final execution, our process ensures an enjoyable experience while creating lasting outdoor spaces that bring the mountains to your doorstep.
Services
Landscaping
Hardscaping
Ponds & Waterfalls
Outdoor Living Spaces
Maintenance Services
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of Colorado-specific landscaping experience since 2000
- Our designs integrate Rocky Mountain aesthetics with functional outdoor living spaces
- We offer complete project management from concept to construction
- Our maintenance services preserve your landscape investment year-round
- We combine family values with professional expertise in every project
Services
Landscaping
We create custom landscapes that blend natural beauty with functional outdoor living spaces. Our team designs and constructs gardens, planting beds, and terrain features that enhance property value and usability. Using Rocky Mountain-inspired materials, we ensure each project complements Colorado's unique environment while meeting client-specific needs for residential and commercial properties.
Hardscaping
Our hardscaping services transform outdoor areas with durable, aesthetically pleasing structures. We install retaining walls, stone patios, walkways, pool decks, and fire pits that withstand Colorado's climate. Each project combines form and function to create lasting outdoor living spaces that extend usable square footage while increasing property value through expert craftsmanship.
Ponds & Waterfalls
We design and install custom ponds, waterfalls, and water features that add natural beauty to any landscape. Our systems integrate seamlessly with existing environments, offering both visual appeal and soothing sounds. We handle complete installation from excavation to final detailing, with options for pondless waterfalls and fish-friendly ecosystems that enhance outdoor spaces year-round.
Outdoor Living Spaces
We create complete outdoor living environments featuring summer kitchens, dining areas, and entertainment spaces. Our designs incorporate durable materials that withstand Colorado weather while maximizing functionality. From fire pits to covered patios, we build spaces that extend living areas outdoors, creating perfect settings for relaxation and social gatherings throughout the year.
Maintenance
Our maintenance services preserve your landscape investment through regular upkeep. We offer seasonal cleanups, irrigation management, and feature maintenance to keep outdoor spaces looking their best. Our team ensures water features operate efficiently while maintaining plant health and structural integrity, allowing property owners to enjoy beautiful landscapes without the time commitment.
People
Dusty Hettinger
Owner
Founder of Rocky Mountain Ponds Waterfall with over 20 years of Colorado landscaping experience. Started in the business at age 16, developing expertise in water features and outdoor living spaces. Combines technical knowledge with creative vision to deliver custom solutions for residential and commercial clients.
Daniel Hettinger
Co-Owner
Supports business operations with extensive landscaping experience. Collaborates with Dusty Hettinger to maintain quality standards across all projects. Contributes to the company's growth as a premier Colorado landscape design firm through hands-on management and client relations.
Questions
What services does Rocky Mountain Ponds and Waterfalls offer?
We provide full-service landscaping including custom design, hardscaping, pond/waterfall installation, outdoor living spaces, and maintenance services for residential and commercial properties in Colorado.
How long has the company been in business?
Founded in 2000 by Dusty Hettinger, we've provided landscaping solutions in Colorado for over two decades, combining experience with innovative design approaches.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Parker and Denver, Colorado, creating landscapes that reflect the region's natural beauty while meeting local climate requirements.
Can you handle both design and construction?
Yes, we offer complete project management from initial concept through construction, ensuring seamless execution of your outdoor living vision.
Do you offer maintenance services?
We provide ongoing maintenance to preserve your landscape investment, including seasonal cleanups, irrigation management, and feature maintenance for year-round beauty.
Reviews (7)
Karen McConnell
May 25, 2022
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I used RMP&W years ago for my landscaping and they did a fine job. When I moved to a bigger house, I had them put in a waterfall, landscaping and a couple of trees. But now it's clear they are under new management. The waterfall has a design flaw, so it constantly leaks. I've wasted many gallons of water because of this. I have asked them to come out several times to fix the leak, and it is still not fixed.
Now they won't even respond. The trees died, so they needed replaced under my warranty. It took them 18 months to replace them and charged me warranty labor which was not a apart of the contract. I have filed a BBB claim against them. Do NOT use this company!
Now they won't even respond. The trees died, so they needed replaced under my warranty. It took them 18 months to replace them and charged me warranty labor which was not a apart of the contract. I have filed a BBB claim against them. Do NOT use this company!
Shawn Deckert
Nov 22, 2021
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This is the second waterscape we had Dusty and his crew work on. He did a great job on the last one and an even better job this time around. Truly he and his team are second to none on waterscapes. He always exceeds our expectations and creates a space you want to spend time in. If you want a realistic waterfall and pond then contact Dusty and his team at Rocky Mountain Ponds and Waterfalls!
Paul Milhoan
Sep 06, 2021
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He best way to describe our experience with Dusty and his team, is to say it was like a tv reality show that you get to the end and think, how did they do all of that for that price!?. The crew showed up every day and worked their tails off. The vision they have is amazing. We asked for a waterfall but had no idea it would be this beautiful. Thank you guys so much. We love it.
Richard Nuth
Mar 21, 2020
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While Rusty can be a bit difficult to contact at times, we are very pleased with the end result. I would have posted the review last fall, but things got hectic and waiting till spring seemed a better idea given the amount of cold weather and snow we received this past winter. We had only very vague ideas for the waterfall feature and let Rusty handle the design. We ended up with a feature that is much better than we had expected.
Our neighbors sit out in the evenings and enjoy the sound of the water, and we get the experience of living by a mountain stream all the time. The only thing I would like to see different is on the communications side of the business. Rusty seems to be somewhat overloaded with the work and needs somebody to handle scheduling and responses to website enquiries.
Our neighbors sit out in the evenings and enjoy the sound of the water, and we get the experience of living by a mountain stream all the time. The only thing I would like to see different is on the communications side of the business. Rusty seems to be somewhat overloaded with the work and needs somebody to handle scheduling and responses to website enquiries.
ColoBrwer
Mar 10, 2019
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Dusty and his crew were able to bring our vision to reality. We have a stunning 3 tier waterfall with a small pond in our backyard, a fire pit with a patio and bench and slab for our hot tub with lovely trees and sod. We are doing our landscape in stages, and RMPW just handled stage 1. It is everything we could have dreamed. We now have a Mountain retreat in our yard. Next year we will add shrubs and other plants to fill in the space more.
It was a bit of a rough road with a delay in getting HOA approval for the designs but once we had that and Dusty got us scheduled.things moved really fast. We are planning on working with Dusty next year on Phase 2. He has the knowledge to bring our vision into reality. We found RMPW at the February 2018 Home Show. Fell in love with the work shown. I would definitely recommend them.
It was a bit of a rough road with a delay in getting HOA approval for the designs but once we had that and Dusty got us scheduled.things moved really fast. We are planning on working with Dusty next year on Phase 2. He has the knowledge to bring our vision into reality. We found RMPW at the February 2018 Home Show. Fell in love with the work shown. I would definitely recommend them.
Candace Fieber
Feb 25, 2019
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Love our beautiful landscaping! The water feature is incredible. I feel like I'm in the mountains when I walk out my front door. Dusty's team did a great job, and completed our entire project in a very timely manner. Couldn't be more happy with the way everything turned out.
Sparkyrn
Dec 15, 2018
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Dusty is an amazing artist and his incredible team shares in his vision and executes with spectacular results. Dusty and team redesigned a very small and pathetic waterfall we inherited into the masterpiece pictured below. We love the plantings, the relaxing sound of water, the nightlights and ambiance it has created for our home. We are very pleased and highly recommend!
