“Tree-topping” is a four-letter word»
If you’ve ever seen a tree that has been topped you’ll know what I’m talking about. On my way home every day I cross the Rio Grande and the silhouettes…
Wow! What’s blooming in Albuquerque?»
We seem to wait so long for spring to get here; then suddenly, even with all the cold temperatures and crazy winds there are those irrepressible Winter Jasmine and Forsythias…
Focusing on focal points in landscape design»
Landscape design covers a wide range of approaches to create a functional and beautiful environment. One of the most important elements in a design for creating an attention-getting landscape is…
Tips for your spring yard cleanup from a professional cleaner-upper»
Spring is a busy time for planning and reinvigorating our landscapes. There are many aspects to this work that may demand more time and energy or experience than you have…
Getting your landscaping irrigation well ready for spring»
There are some areas in Albuquerque where our customers have irrigation wells that water their landscaping. This especially is the case for homes along the Rio Grande, where it’s very…
Double rebates for commercial landscapes converted to xeriscape!»
A view from above. Green rectangles. Watered regularly. Fertilized, aerated, inspected daily for spring green. Once lush, taller than 2” or so—what happens to the lush green growth? We cut…
Landscaping lasts a long time: cheapest isn’t always best»
Is the cheapest landscaping always the best? Definitely not, when you consider that you will be living with the results of a landscaping project for years. On the other hand,…
The Hilltop designs English garden with southwestern and oriental influences»
This is a guest post by Hilltop client Christine Lockhart of Albuquerque. We’re pleased to have customers who will recommend us to others.Last year we decided that our very boring…
Xeriscape conversion made simple for Albuquerque homeowners»
Are you tired of mowing your lawn or paying your neighbor’s kid to do a “less than perfect job”? Maybe your lawn has dry, dead spots or grubs, and doesn’t…
Frigid February turns to March madness: plants suffer freeze damage following record lows»
Look for plant damage due to record low temperatures! The deep freeze of February is starting to lose its grip and after what seemed to be an interminable period of…
