Park Strip Conversions for Utah Homes
Turn an unfinished or outdated property into a complete outdoor space designed around your home, lifestyle, and Utah’s climate.
Serving Bluffdale, Herriman, Riverton, Draper, Sandy, and surrounding communities.
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A Better Use of the Space
Grading, irrigation, turf, planting, retaining features, and finishing materials coordinated as one landscape.
Park Strips Need a Different Landscaping Approach
Park strips are narrow, exposed, and surrounded by pavement. Grass in these areas often receives uneven irrigation, dries out quickly, and creates overspray onto sidewalks and streets.
Coonhound Landscape Specialties converts park strips into intentional water-wise spaces using Utah-appropriate plants, efficient drip irrigation, decorative materials, and layouts that complement the front yard.
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A Cleaner, More Practical Front Yard
Use Less Water
Coordinate the major parts of the yard before installation begins.
Improve Curb Appeal
Choose plants, materials, and irrigation strategies suited to local conditions.
Plan for Visibility and Access
Create outdoor areas based on how your family actually uses the property.
What Goes Into a Complete Park Strip Conversion
Every park strip is different, but a complete conversion may include the following planning and installation work.
Grass Removal and Site Preparation
Prepare the property, establish appropriate elevations, and plan how water should move through the yard.
Drip Irrigation Conversion
Create efficient irrigation coverage for lawn, trees, shrubs, and planting areas.
Water-Wise Plant Selection
Install functional turf areas with the preparation and irrigation needed for healthy establishment.
Decorative Rock or Mulch
Add shade, structure, color, and seasonal interest with plants selected for the property.
Curbing, Edging and Walk-Throughs
Finish planting areas, reduce exposed soil, and create cleaner transitions throughout the landscape.
Utility and Visibility Planning
Incorporate retaining walls, curbing, fencing, drainage solutions, park strips, and other property-specific improvements.
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Avoid Replacing Grass With an Empty Rock Bed
A rock-only park strip may reduce mowing, but it can also feel unfinished and absorb significant heat. Thoughtful plant coverage adds color, texture, movement, and a stronger connection to the rest of the front yard.
We balance plants, irrigation, decorative materials, spacing, and access so the converted strip is lower-water without becoming lifeless or difficult to navigate.
- Sidewalk and street access
- Driveway and corner visibility
- Utility boxes and public infrastructure
- Drip irrigation layout
- Plant height and mature spread
- Rock, mulch, and soil coverage
- City, HOA, or rebate requirements
See How a Small Area Can Change the Front Yard
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Park Strip Conversion
Herriman, Utah
Grass removal, drip irrigation, low-growing plants, decorative rock, and defined pedestrian access.
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Park Strip Conversion
Bluffdale, Utah
Water-wise park strip designed to complement the existing front yard and reduce overspray.
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Park Strip Conversion
Riverton, Utah
Flip Your Strip conversion using ornamental grasses, perennials, mulch, rock, and updated irrigation.
A Clear Park Strip Conversion Process
Project Conversation
Tell us about the property, what needs to change, and what you want from the finished yard.
Property Evaluation
We review access, grading, drainage, irrigation, measurements, and existing conditions.
Scope & Recommendations
The project is organized around your priorities, budget, and the work that should happen first.
Installation
The site is prepared and the approved landscape scope is completed in the proper order.
Final Walkthrough
We review the finished project, answer questions, and discuss basic landscape care.
Park Strips Designed for Utah Heat
Park strips experience intense sun, reflected heat from pavement, dry air, road debris, and rapid moisture loss. Plant selection and irrigation need to account for conditions that are often harsher than the rest of the yard.
We help homeowners choose lower-growing plants, efficient drip irrigation, appropriate materials, and spacing that performs better in this exposed part of the property.
Local Planning Priorities
- Reflected pavement heat
- Low-growing, drought-tolerant plants
- Efficient drip irrigation
- Road salt and street exposure
- Pedestrian crossing points
- Realistic seasonal maintenance
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Residential Landscaping With a Practical Approach
We do not treat park strips as a generic rock-and-shrub package. Recommendations are based on the home, the surrounding landscape, utilities, access, visibility, irrigation, and the homeowner’s preferred level of maintenance.
- Residential-focused park strip planning
- Utah-appropriate plant and material choices
- Drip irrigation, edging, and planting capabilities
- Clear recommendations based on the property
Connect the Park Strip to the Rest of the Yard
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Sprinkler & Irrigation Systems
Add support, structure, and usable space around elevation changes.
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Utah-Native Landscaping
Add color and texture with plants selected for Utah conditions.
Park Strip Conversions Across the South Salt Lake Valley
Coonhound Landscape Specialties is based in Bluffdale and provides park strip conversions throughout Herriman, Riverton, Draper, Sandy, South Jordan, and nearby communities.
Project availability may vary based on location, strip size, irrigation needs, and the overall scope of work.
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Bluffdale
Herriman
Riverton
Draper
Sandy
South Jordan
Surrounding communities
Frequently Asked Questions
Get clear answers about turf removal, drip irrigation, plant selection, rebates, maintenance, and park strip landscaping.
What is a park strip conversion?
A park strip conversion replaces grass between the sidewalk and street with a more water-wise landscape. The finished area may include native or drought-tolerant plants, drip irrigation, decorative rock, mulch, edging, and practical crossing points.
Why is grass difficult to maintain in a park strip?
Park strips are narrow and surrounded by pavement. They often experience reflected heat, rapid moisture loss, uneven spray coverage, overspray onto sidewalks and streets, foot traffic, and road debris.
Does a park strip conversion have to be all rock?
No. A balanced design should include living plants, visual variety, and enough coverage to make the strip feel connected to the rest of the yard. Rock or mulch can support the design without becoming the entire landscape.
What plants work well in a Utah park strip?
The right plants depend on sunlight, irrigation, mature size, visibility, and local requirements. Low-growing native plants, ornamental grasses, flowering perennials, groundcovers, and drought-tolerant shrubs may all be appropriate.
Can you update the irrigation during the conversion?
Yes. Existing spray heads may need to be capped, relocated, or adjusted, and the new planting areas can be supplied with drip irrigation designed around the plant layout.
Can you add a walkway through the park strip?
Yes. A defined crossing area can make it easier to move between the street and sidewalk without stepping through plants or loose rock. The layout should account for driveway access, parking, and pedestrian use.
Can I qualify for a lawn replacement rebate?
Programs vary by city, water district, and current funding. Eligibility may depend on preapproval, plant coverage, irrigation changes, materials, and other requirements. Confirm the current program rules before removing grass or beginning work.
Which areas do you serve?
Coonhound Landscape Specialties is based in Bluffdale and serves Herriman, Riverton, Draper, Sandy, South Jordan, and surrounding communities.
Start Planning Your Park Strip Conversion
Tell us about the existing park strip, the problems you are experiencing, and the style you want to create. Photos and basic project details will help us understand the scope before contacting you.
Phone: 801-979-2960
Email: [email protected]
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