Inspirations from a foodie, artist and landscaper: a tussie-mussie garden»
If you missed it—and I’m not sure how you did, since it seemed to be everywhere—there was a Royal Wedding last month. Whatever your personal issues with the Royal I…
Before you buy your next house, have the trees inspected»
You would never think about buying a house without having the roof, plumbing or electrical inspected. What about the trees at the home of your dreams, did you have them…
Vinnie sez: “Your mudder wants roses”»
I got a frantic message from my friend Vinnie. “Hey Victor, I really need your help! Come over as soon as you can!” Vinnie is a very good customer of…
Landscaping Can Improve Your Home Value»
Many homeowners care about the interior appearance of their house. This is especially true when they are trying to sell their home. A fresh coat of paint is put on…
New Mexicans with disabilities can enjoy their backyards with accessible landscaping»
Now that the weather is improving, there is nothing better than putting some steaks or burgers on the grill and sitting out the back patio taking in the beauty of…
Landscaping with dogs: it can be done!»
Are you tired of looking out your back patio door to see holes, flattened plants or brown spots all over your lawn? Many home owners have trouble with pets destroying…
Vinnie uses his New Mexico and federal tax refunds for landscaping»
A while back, I gave my friend Vinnie (not his real name) a price for landscaping his yard and I hadn’t heard back from him. You remember my friend Vinnie,…
New landscape vs. redoing an existing landscape»
There’s nothing like moving into a brand new home that has just been built. Many people in Albuquerque and around the country have had the pleasure of this experience in…
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…
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…
How much is that yard cleanup estimate gonna cost me?»
While lining out my men for a residential clean up job, the next door neighbor walked over and said he had noticed the Hilltop truck and wanted to know what…
When do I get a landscaping quote, and when can I see a plan?»
How much effort goes into a residential landscape design and why does it take longer than five minutes for the Hilltop to give you an estimate after walking around your…
Why, oh why, am I in the landscape business?»
As I write, it is the coldest day in Albuquerque in four decades (-10°F). The ground is frozen solid; very little work can be done. I could find this frustrating,…
Landscaping expensive? Fuggedaboutit!»
Landscaping your yard can be more affordable than you thinkI was sitting with a friend the other day enjoying a cocktail. I’ll call him Vinnie (he might be in the…
Three reasons to start your landscape project in February»
It’s 2011, and we’re looking at February already. I can’t tell you how many people call me in early March to say that they decided to get ahead of the…
