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address: "Address Upon Request, Las Cruces, New Mexico 88007, United States"
latitude: 32.3224
longitude: -106.8041
phone: "(575) 343-5027"
website: http://www.qlandarch.com/
rating: 5
review_count: 1
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# QUERCUS

Original Houzz profile: [QUERCUS](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/quercus-pfvwus-pf~1887648339)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers
- **Location:** Las Cruces, NM
- **Serves:** Las Cruces, El Paso, others in region considered, Southern New Mexico
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (1 review)

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Houzz Influencer
- 1,000 Ideabook Saves

QUERCUS reshapes out-of-shape spaces of the southwest and beyond, designing gardens with understated appeal as a habitat. My work is based on foliage and form over flowering, focusing on native species - even those with spines or bold forms. Local sense and place are important, and not just for human habitat. My  installed gardens require minimal irrigation and maintenance upon establishment. A QUERCUS landscape is where you would rather be than on vacation.

### Services Provided

- Landscape Design
- Garden Design
- Hardscaping
- Landscape Plans
- Patio Design
- Drought Tolerant Landscaping
- Site Planning
- Pool Landscaping
- Design Consultation
- Outdoor Lighting Design
- Project Management
- Potted Plants

### Areas Served

- Las Cruces
- El Paso
- others in region considered
- Southern New Mexico

### Typical Job Cost

$2,500 - 10,000

Fees and terms are subject to a WRITTEN FEE PROPOSAL; here's a guideline -

$300 and up: CONSULTATION up to 3 hours onsite / offsite combined.

$100 / hour: DATA COLLECTION and a scaled base plan.

$2000 and up: DESIGN with hardscape and planting arrangement, basic notes. Can be implemented by a qualified contractor.

$150 / hour: CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS that detail design elements.

$100 / hour: CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION to observe and advise on implementation.

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | QUERCUS |
| Address | Address Upon Request, Las Cruces, New Mexico 88007, United States |
| Phone | (575) 343-5027 |
| Website | http://www.qlandarch.com/ |
| Followers on Houzz | 1 |

**Social profiles:**
- LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/in/davidcristiani
- Blog — http://dryheatblog.wordpress.com/

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [QUERCUS](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/quercus-pfvwus-pf~1887648339)
- **Website:** http://www.qlandarch.com/
- **Phone:** (575) 343-5027

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 1 review**

### All 1 review

**★★★★★ — Genevieve Schmidt, Aug. 2012**

> David Cristiani is the epitome of professionalism. I interviewed him for an article on Southwest landscape design (I'm a landscape designer and garden writer), and he blew me away with his design chops and specific knowledge about the differing climates and conditions of the entire Southwest. I chose to feature David and his work in my article after seeing his design portfolio and reading his writing as part of the Garden Designers Roundtable group, both of which showed his skill as a designer and as a communicator.
>
> After talking with David for nearly three hours on the phone and corresponding via email afterwards, I can say with confidence that if I lived in the Southwest and was doing a landscaping project, I'd want to hire David for his precise understanding of the varied climates in the area as well as the techniques he employs to make the most of every type of design situation.  David's personable, friendly, and uses creative design strategies to come up with successful solutions for his clients. I'd hire him in a heartbeat.

## Selected projects

- [Compact Home Gardens](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/compact-home-gardens-pj-vj~7431242)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 12
- [Albuquerque West Residence A](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/albuquerque-west-residence-a-pj-vj~73436)
  - Location: Albuquerque, NM
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: A landscape for new construction, using native and adapted plants, plus a sandstone retaining wall
- [Albuquerque Heights Residence A](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/albuquerque-heights-residence-a-pj-vj~73454)
  - Location: Albuquerque, NM
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: a 1960's ranch house goes from lawn to living, and the neighbors start to follow suit
- [El Paso West Residence A](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/el-paso-west-residence-a-pj-vj~481572)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 11
  - Description: landscape renovation
- [Aliso Townhomes A](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/aliso-townhomes-a-pj-vj~946586)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
  - Description: infill multi-family residential townhomes, native and adapted xeriscape plantings
- [Corrales Residence A](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/corrales-residence-a-pj-vj~481518)
  - Location: Corrales, NM
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: valley residence on 1 acre, landscape renovation (formerly all cool season lawn, short-lived trees)
- [SW Environment](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sw-environment-pj-vj~77075)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
- [SW Native Plants](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sw-native-plants-pj-vj~88060)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 15
- [Misc Quercus Projects](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/misc-quercus-projects-pj-vj~76165)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1

[See all 9 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/quercus-pfvwus-pf~1887648339)

## Ideabooks

- [Balcony-Rooftop Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/13276367/list/balcony-rooftop-ideas) — 1 idea
- [Understanding the American Southwest's Three Main Climate Zones](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5399825/list/understanding-the-american-southwest-s-three-main-climate-zones) — 3 ideas
- [Southwest Gardener's December Checklist](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5044716/list/southwest-gardener-s-december-checklist) — 7 ideas
- [Southwest Gardener's November Checklist](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/4654695/list/southwest-gardener-s-november-checklist) — 6 ideas
- [Southwest Gardener's September Checklist](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/3903941/list/southwest-gardener-s-september-checklist) — 7 ideas
- [Southwest Gardener's October Checklist](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/4390432/list/southwest-gardener-s-october-checklist) — 6 ideas

[See all 6 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/david-cristiani)

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-10.*