Landscape Architects & Designers in Placitas

“The maintenance staff at Waterwise Landscaping - exceptional. Bobby coordinates all the visits and follows through to confirm or to make changes They arrive when they say they will! They are knowledgeable about the plants so they can properly trim/treat them. I appreciate it when they point problems to me. I would highly recommend this company.”

“Erin is technically knowledgeable and is an expert on native plants and trees. She took our initial ideas and drew up plans that exceeded our expectations. We were so pleased with her work in our front yard that we hired her the following year to finish the backyard and sides of our property. We would recommend her highly for anyone looking for a landscaper.”

“Alison and company have a truly magical sense of design, whether it comes to elegant hardscaping or picking just the right community of plants. The work is way beyond what I could have imagined or done for myself, and it is thriving after two years. Can't recommend this firm highly enough!”

“Working with Steve and his crew was an excellent one. They were professional, knowledgeable, on time. Steve is pleasant and up front and honest about cost and what is required. He does everything he can to meet your budget. I love the work they did for me and I will continue to use them.”

“We live in a high desert, dry, very sunny climate, with a third of an acre of outdoor garden space and a deck off a sun room. About 8 years ago, using permaculture principles we installed native plants, a vegetable garden space, and straight pathways. The results after a few years saved water, attracted a variety of birds, was healthy and green at various plant heights, and took care of itself fairly well. But, it wasn't inviting to be in. So, 3 years ago we invited Christie Green and her company, Radicle, in to improve the design. Building on what was there and staying within permaculture principles, she transformed it into a seductive garden and outdoor living space with variegated color, shade and sun, stone walkways and secluded seating areas. It is now a joy to be in it, whether for eating, gardening, entertaining guests, strolling through to observe the wonders of animal and plantlike working together or just quietly, being in it. There is now even more animal and plant life sharing it with us in the middle of an urban surround. An increase in birds species, squirrels, chipmunks, bees and other beneficial insects; acorns, native berries, currents, choke cherries, grapes; a variety of ground covers, bushes and trees each flowering or changing leaf colors at different times throughout three seasons. What a difference!”

“Solange is wonderful to work with. Her work is her passion and she works hard to provide the best solution for the particular client requirements. Her designs are clean and modern without ignoring human comfort and scale. She is happy to recycle materials if available and to harvest rainwater by shaping the land accordingly. I highly recommend Serquis + Associates!”

“We have been with Gardensong from the very beginning with our home in Santa Fe. From the expertly designed gardens and hardscaping to the yearly upkeep of our property, we have been very pleased with the excellent care they provide, often going above and beyond the call of duty. We highly recommend them. Our project began in 2006 and is ongoing.”

“My 20'x70' backyard was dead - five trees, six Spanish brooms and grass. Envision 3D showed me the possibilities with a design that made my friends envious. The plan added two raised gardens, a 800 square foot cement slab with a 13'x15' shade structure, expanded the existing back porch roof, added accent lighting and turned a sprinkler system into a drip irrigation system. The technology Envision 3D used brought a dream to life. They were knowledgeable and fun to work with. Julie went out of her way to select plants for the new gardens that were rabbit resistant, since wild rabbits visit my yard. They also helped by breaking down the costs so I could attack the project in affordable stages. My friends and I are now enjoying a beautiful backyard during "Hot Tub Happy Hour." Jane Moorman”

“Rather than jumping right into the superior and extraordinary job that Clemens & Associates executed under Catherine Clemens vision and execution, I'd like to take a moment and start at the very beginning. We purchased a Spanish Colonial Hacienda in Santa Fe, NM that we spent the first year working on with our general contractor and designer restoring back to a more original feel and as we neared completion of that part of the journey, we knew what was coming next. The Great Outdoors that surrounded this incredible property. The Hacienda sits on 5 acres of land and came with multiple outdoor spaces that needed dire help ---- but little did we know there were other areas that would get created along this glorious outdoor journey. We went about researching companies to work with and started with interviews on site ........when Catherine entered the picture, it was as it was all supposed to be --- this was the person that was going to see this project through to the end and transform the outside to mirror what had been created on the inside of the Hacienda over this previous year period. Catherine knew and literally said all the things that we had either imagined or wished we had imagined for the property and thus the relationship was sealed. Catherine was meticulous about surveying the property, the grounds, the details, the technicalities along with remaining true to the bigger picture and what it would take to execute the vision. Catherine was so helpful with us in mapping out each phase of the project and providing ideas, thoughts and designs that would then transform the various areas into this spectacular landscape we now know today as our Hacienda. Projects included; i.e. the drive and entryway up to the house (total re-do), the front courtyard area (total re-do), a fire-pit & star-gazer areas (newly developed area), the guest room Moroccan Garden area (newly developed area), the Master Bedroom Bird Sanctuary (total re-do that would almost qualify as a completely new project) and finally, the interior courtyard & cocktail pool area (major re-do). Each of the spaces required their own unique level of detail.......for example, the newly installed pathway of driving lights leading up to the house from the main entrance were an area of great concentration for Catherine. She wanted to achieve the perfect balance of luminescence --- not too bright, not too dim but just right. She went as far as hand painting the interior glass to soften the light and achieve the most beautiful atmosphere in which to meander up to our front door while creating a beautiful feel of anticipation on what to expect along the way. The front courtyard and landing pad off of the drive had been a previously laid pattern of brick pavers that provided function and restricted space -- blocked along very linear lines -- and included absolutely no beauty or expanded entertainment function and Catherine proposed a layout of tumbled brick laid in the most beautiful pattern ---- and at the same time, expanded the brick into unused areas of the front courtyard so that it literally transformed the space into an inviting and entertaining space that simply calls to be used. She rebuilt our front courtyard fountain and base by hand so that it mirrored the stye of the space and made it visually more interesting than just another typical flowing fountain. Catherine's choice of colors and style to recreate this space was beautiful. The Guest Room Courtyard and Moroccan Garden off of the media room were another transformation -- our guests now enjoy a seamless and inviting path to the most gorgeous pergola covered water treatment garden area that is tranquil, meditative and relaxing. No offense Catherine, but our goal wasn't to have our guests move in and never check out !!! LOL !!! Thanks for creating such a special place that provides our guests a moment to remember. The bird garden / sanctuary is one of my personal favorites.......it's magical. The stair steps into the area that houses a full variety of feeders and food types along with natural tree limbs and stumps surrounding a heated water pool for drinking and hanging out. Then finally our interior courtyard and pool went through a complete overhaul.....from a complete redesign and renovation of the pool, including hand painted mosaic tiles, to a complete redesign of the inner courtyard where the 2-tier difficult-to-navigate courtyard was transformed into a one level tumbled brick beautiful entertaining area that now houses gorgeous pots, plants and furniture. Catherine is a landscape genius ----”

“It was a very lovely experience to work with deBe Holland. She was absolutely professional in all aspects of my dealings with her. Her designs were beautiful, clear, and it was easy to communicate with her. She was timely in her presentations to me regarding my garden and I am very happy with her referrals for other parts of the project. I'm so pleased with the outcome of my landscaping project!”