Landscape Design Suggested Resources and Links

Happy Bee thought you might be interested in checking out a few other websites that feature many of the elements she can utilize in your custom landscape design.  It is all here...shade, water and fire features, outdoor cooking spaces and accessories, hardscape, plants and lighting.  Let your browser do the work, and please remember to try to support our local businesses whenever possible.  

When you find the combination you like, mention it to Happy Bee and I will incorporate it into your custom design.  Happy Bee can also make recommendations that you can view on the following websites.

SEE EXISTING WEBSITE ADDRESSES and descriptions below:

• High Country Gardens - great source for plant ideas and photos of potential plant possibilities suitable for this climate.  Parent company, Santa Fe Greenhouses, is a leading advocate of Xeriscaping and has extensive demonstration gardens and numerous classes.
• Plants of the Southwest - another good source of native plants and photos.
• Plant World - Wholesale plant supplier, garden accessories, pots, moss rock boulders, flagstone, mulch, fertilizer, and more.  Need to be in the business to purchase.
• City of Albuquerque Guide to Xeriscaping - a colorful guide and introduction to the concept of xeriscaping featuring beautiful plant material and helpful hints and principals for designing a successful xeriscaped yard.  Also includes information on the city's rebate program.
• Xeriscape Council of NM -Provides information on xeriscaping and sponsors the annual Xersiscape Conference and Trade Show.
• Pavestone - Source of pavers, brick and retaining wall systems suitable for this climate and architectural style.
• Belgard - Additional supplier of hardscape materials and wall systems.
• Buildology/Builder's Materials - Local distributor of Belgard items, gravel, and cultured stone.
• Rocky Mountain Stone - Local distributor of hardscape items including granite, mossrock, flagstone and gravel.
• Aspen Stone Works - Local supplier of concrete and natural stone fountains, water feature repair and installation.
• Henri Fountains - Pre-manufactured outdoor fountains and wall attached water features.
• Hearth and Home - Local distributor of outdoor and indoor fire features, outdoor kitchen items and accessories.
• Southwest Firebird - Same as above.
• Nightscape Outdoor Lighting - Supplier of fine outdoor lighting systems suitable for this climate.
• FX Luminaries Outdoors - Same as above.
• Vista Professional Lighting - Same as above.
• Groff Lumber - Local supplier and installer of southwest wood products including vigas, latillas, corbels, and gates.  Installs southwest style shade structures, gates and doors.
• Trex Decking - Distributor of pressed wood products used in the construction of decks and outdoor living spaces.
• Retractable Deck & Patio Covers - Distributor and installer of unique retractable shade systems.
• NM Landscape and Maintenance Proffesionals - State wide organization promoting professionalism in the industry.
• Construction Industries Division - State wide organization with listings of licensed contractors and a clearing house for complaints.