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Southwest Landscape Style

Growing flowers in the desert

If you have moved to New Mexico from other parts of the country, you may find the arid climate here challenging to landscape. Unless you are looking to create a xeriscape…that is only using plants that can grow without regular watering…you’ll need to install an irrigation system to keep your plants alive.

Robert Biernacki, president of WaterQuest, Inc., has been designing, building, and maintaining residential and commercial landscaping for over 30 years. He and his associates have the solutions to creating a desert oasis in your backyard.

So, what is the style of a southwest landscaping design? Robert says, “There’s a lot of earth tones because of the gravel and rock features, but we incorporate reds and blues in the plant selections to give it some color. There’s also a choice of a very formal garden or a more rustic natural design. We joke about creating a completely natural environment by just letting your yard grow out and have it resemble the Bosque.”   

What about growing a grass lawn? Robert laughs and says, “I spent the first ten years of my business putting in grass, and the rest taking it out. All it needs is water and fertilizer if that’s what you’re looking for, although about 90 percent of our work doesn’t involve grass.”

Water Quest Inc. is very experienced in creating water features, fire pits, walkways, walls, decorative rocks, outdoor kitchens, landscape lighting, sprinkler design & maintenance, and xeriscaping. They have two in-house landscape designers with 20 years of experience.   

Robert recommends water features to create a pleasant ambient sound that is relaxing, as well as canceling some of the street noise. He tells us,” Your outdoor space should be a place where you can unwind after a hard day at work.”

Robert attributes the longevity and success of WaterQuest Inc. to a simple business approach. “We listen to the client. Communication at the onset is very important, and we do what we say we’re going to do. You’d be surprised at how many customers tell us that was not the case with other landscapers. Guided by the principles of honesty and integrity, we pride ourselves on maintaining high-performance standards throughout all stages of a project.”

WaterQuest Inc. can be reached at 505.792.3600

Your outdoor space should be a place where you can unwind after a hard day at work.