Pete V. Domenici U.S. Courthouse Sustainable Landscape Renovation»
The Hilltop was the landscaper on this project. It is unique in that it is the first GSA funded project to receive SITES certification in the country.“The Pete V. Domenici…
Creating a windbreak with trees»
I live in Rio Rancho just east of large areas of new construction (i.e. bulldozed bare dirt). When the wind blows, as it has been doing with a vengeance recently,…
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…
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,…
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…
Hilltop Landscaping fun facts: 40 years adds up»
Arguably, The Hilltop has done more to change the face of Albuquerque than other landscaping contractor. And any company that has been in business for a long time starts to…
New Mexico’s windy season is upon us: are your trees ready?»
New Mexico’s windy season is ready to blow in with a blast! Are your trees ready? As an arborist, every year during wind storms I get emergency calls from frantic…
You are not alone: I hate Zero-scapes too!»
Oh Boy, do I!?! There is nothing fantastic about a sea of gravel. That’s why we don’t do “zero-scapes.” But we’ll design a Xeriscape for you that will make your…
When choosing plants, remember to include some you can enjoy in winter»
It’s gray. It’s cold. The huge Prickly Pear down the street from me is quite depressed; it’s not one of the hardiest types and I fear it didn’t dodge the…
