Red Twig Studio

I recently purchased a house that had nothing in the backyard but a few trees and a LOT of dirt. I was new to Albuquerque and had no idea where to start. Amy listened to my general goals and came up with a wonderful plan that accomplished what I wanted to do, plus it was right on budget. The contractor she recommended did an excellent job and his crew was always timely and friendly. My neighbors are amazed at the transformation of the yard. Amy was wonderful to work with and didn't get tired of all of my questions. I highly recommend her!

Judy Wykoff - Albuquerque, NM "When I purchased my new contemporary Energy Efficient, Green-build home in the Sawmill District, I knew I had to have a professional to design the landscaping, primarily in the backyard. The back area was a blank slate, with the exception of a concrete drainage ditch that ran the parameter of the yard. There was no way I could tackle this on my own. I knew I wanted the landscape to be an extension of my home and to match the contemporary style. It also needed to include a comfortable space for my English Mastiff. The finished product was far beyond my expectations. Amy’s creativity and attention to design hit all of my wishes with spectacular flare. Everyone who spends time in my backyard marvels at the great design and how beautiful the space is.

I enjoyed working with Amy for the redesign of our front yard. Everything is still dormant as it is just early February, but I can imagine that it will be lovely when spring comes. I have never had a good experience with plant designers before I met Amy. She came up with a design that should be simple to maintain. I like the way she brings identical plants to different areas of the yard for a sense of cohesion and continuity which is something I never had before. She took her time to properly measure and map our land for accuracy. I think she is an landscape artist. Amy found a great crew to do the installation which I will be using for maintenance. She gave a lot of thought to incorporating the plants that I wished to keep as well as introducing other plants for texture, color and movement. I look forward to working with her again in other areas of our property.

The process was easy and enjoyable and the amazing outcome was well worth the reasonable cost. The plan tied in existing plants, trees, and walls and built on that into a design that beautifies and enhances the property. Neighbors and friends say the curb appeal transformation is almost unbelievable. One said "Frank Lloyd Wright would be envious."

My husband and I decided to convert our 'inherited' backyard lawn to something xeric and modern. After reviewing Red Twig's portfolio, I knew hers was the aesthetic that most closely matched our own. We were inspired by Marfa, TX, and the graphic, minimal design sense as applied to landscape. Amy was a breeze to work with, super professional, and held our hands as needed. Plus, we had a small, strict budget to adhere to, and she was spot on it. The contractors she recommended were so fantastic, so fast, and so professional, I'd like to review them, too! I can't recommend Red Twig Studio highly enough.

Amy came highly recommended from friends. She met with us and took pictures of our existing yard. We discussed features that we would like to implement including a deck, outdoor grill/cooking area and garden space. She sketched a rough plan, presented it to us, we made a few changes, but overall we loved her ideas and vision for our very large space. She brought a formal drawing to us and her design was executed by a landscaping contractor. Amy continued to monitor the progress during the landscape work and was available anytime questions came up. She was happy to advise us with details, including choosing stucco and paint colors. Our backyard has been totally transformed into a beautiful and functional space that our family and friends enjoy using.

My husband and I worked with Amy of Red Twig Studio to completely redesign our backyard. We wanted an outdoor living space that was modern, water conscious, and native. Amy hit the nail on the head with the design and also helped us find a great team of contractors. Although we were not able to execute the full plan due to budget constraints, Amy helped us modify the design to fit within our budget and still achieve the same aesthetic. She also did a wonderful job checking in on the site and coordinating with the contractor during construction. Overall, we were very happy with Amy's involvement from start to finish. So happy, in fact, we plan to work with her again next year on our front yard.

Wow! I wish I could give 10 stars! Amy has incredible vision and transformed our front and back yards into beautiful spaces that we never, ever imagined they could be. Our yards are small and she made use of every bit of space and magically made it seem so much bigger. Her attention to detail is stunning and she seamlessly integrated her design with our house features to create a beautiful and cohesive space that we LOVE. She is great to work with -- her professionalism and ability to translate customer desires into a functional and thoughtful space make working with her a great experience and she inspires confidence. We have lost count of how many people have stopped to ask for her contact into for their own landscape design!

Amy was fantastic to work with. I was not entirely sure what I even wanted, and she managed to determine what would work best for me and to do so within my budget. She was easy to contact and always prompt with following up.

Amy is amazing- she was able to take our goals for the yard and turn it into something truly beautiful as well as functional. She listened well, incorporated our feedback, and stayed involved to help with changes right through the completion of the project with the contractor. The cost for the plan set was very reasonable and helped us get more accurate bids from contractors. Overall a great experience!

Amy at Red Twig Studio was amazing to work with. She first came out to our house to assess our sad Albuquerque backyard and to listen to our needs and thoughts for a serious landscaping upgrade. Next we had a mid-design meeting to discuss a rough sketch that expertly blended our ideas with her impeccable sense of design. Finally, she came back to our house to carefully explain the final plan, which exceeded our expectations. We are working on a tight budget and Amy was happy to do the design work and suggest a variety of contractors to perform the work in stages. All together a great experience and an excellent reminder of why it pays to have an expert do your design work!

Amy with Red Twig Studios handled my complex landscaping design job with professionalism and creativity. She went above and beyond to ensure every question was answered along the way. She was very amenable in allowing me to adapt the design as my family's needs changed during design stage. During the actual installation, she was onsite to provide additional guidance to the landscapers, and to make her own adjustments to ensure the design was as functional as it was beautiful. My only regret is I don't have more space for which Amy could design and re-invent!