Turn your ideas, priorities, and property into a landscape plan you can see, understand, and build.
LaBarge Landscape provides residential landscape design for new and existing homes throughout greater Albuquerque. We measure the property, listen to your ideas, develop a sketch or diagrammatic representation of the proposed yard, and prepare an estimate for the labor and materials included in the project.
Because LaBarge also installs landscapes, patios, walls, irrigation, xeriscaping, turf, and outdoor-living features, your design can move from concept to completed yard through one local company.
A Collection of Good Ideas Is Not Yet a Landscape Design
You may already know that you want:
A patio, shade, less grass, more privacy, a place for the children to play, a dog-friendly area, a fire pit, more color, better irrigation, and an easier-to-maintain yard.
The difficult part is determining where everything should go—and how the pieces should work together.
A thoughtful landscape plan turns a wish list into one coordinated outdoor space.
It considers movement, scale, water, sun, grade, materials, views, maintenance, and budget before installation begins
Design the Yard Before You Start Buying Pieces of It
A Yard Designed Around Your Life
During your consultation, we can discuss the features and priorities that matter to you, such as:
- Space for outdoor dining or entertaining
- Areas for children and pets
- Lower-water landscaping
- Natural or synthetic turf
- Patios, pathways and retaining walls
- Fire and water features
- Pergolas, privacy and shade
- Ongoing maintenance
- Building the project in phases
From Ideas to a Plan
LaBarge’s design process begins with a free on-site consultation. We’ll measure the property, listen to your ideas and prepare a sketch or diagram showing the proposed layout. You’ll also receive an estimate for the planned materials and labor.
Simple drawings are free, and you can keep your drawing. We can revise the concept as needed to address your feedback or budget. LaBarge does not provide 3D renderings.
For projects that need architectural or engineering drawings, LaBarge can help coordinate the appropriate professionals. We can also assist with permit and HOA approval processes when needed.
Design and Installation Together
LaBarge can design and install many of the features in your plan, including planting, irrigation, hardscaping, walls, turf and outdoor living areas. If you prefer to complete the work in stages, we can discuss how to phase the project during design and estimating.
Design without LaBarge installation may also be possible; ask about this during your consultation.
How Residential Landscape Design Works
Free On-Site Consultation
LaBarge meets you at your property to explore the existing landscape, discuss how you want to use the space, and understand your ideas, priorities, and budget. You can bring inspiration photos or examples of materials and features you like.
Property Assessment and Measurements
The team measures your yard and reviews important site conditions, including existing plants, hardscapes, access, irrigation, drainage, sunlight, views, utilities, and any features you want to retain or remove.
Landscape Concept and Estimate
Based on your goals and the property assessment, LaBarge prepares a proposal that may include a sketch or diagram of the new landscape. It also provides an estimate covering the recommended labour and materials.
Revisions, Approval and Scheduling
The design can be refined to address your feedback and budget. Architectural drawings can also be arranged for more complex projects. Once you approve the design and estimate, installation is scheduled according to the agreed scope.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is landscape design free?
The on-site consultation and simple drawings are free. If a project needs more detailed professional plans, the scope and any associated costs should be discussed separately.
Will I get a copy of the design?
Yes. You can keep the sketch or diagram prepared for your project.
Can I request changes to the design?
Yes. LaBarge can make revisions as needed to address your feedback and priorities.
Do you provide 3D renderings?
No. LaBarge provides sketches or diagrammatic drawings, rather than 3D renderings.
Can I build the project in phases?
Yes. Let us know your priorities and budget so the work can be planned in stages.
Do you design yards for new homes?
Yes. LaBarge designs landscapes for both existing homes and new construction
Local Service Area
Northeast Heights
Design priorities may include:
Updating mature landscapes
Replacing aging patios
Improving irrigation
Reducing lawn
Protecting existing trees
Adding outdoor-living areas
Creating clearer paths and gathering spaces
Tanoan
Tanoan properties may require coordinated premium designs that combine:
Outdoor entertaining
Pergolas
Fire features
Water features
Paver patios
Structured planting
Turf
Privacy and screening
High Desert and Sandia Heights
Foothill design should account for:
Views
Wind
Slopes
Native surroundings
Community aesthetics
Natural stone
Lower-water planting
Wildlife
Fire-conscious placement
North Albuquerque Acres
Larger properties may benefit from master planning for:
Multiple outdoor rooms
Courtyards
Large patios
Fire and water features
Shade structures
Broad planting areas
Mixed turf and xeriscape
Phased construction
Four Hills
Design may focus on:
Multi-level outdoor areas
Golf or mountain views
Slope transitions
Patios
Walls
Shade
Evening entertaining
Nob Hill, University Heights, Altura Park and Huning Castle
Established central neighborhoods may require:
Courtyard planning
Historic-home-sensitive materials
Compact outdoor spaces
Mature-tree integration
Narrow access
Small patios and planting areas
Santa Fe, NM
Selected Santa Fe design and installation projects may be available based on scope and scheduling.
Albuquerque’s Westside
Taylor Ranch, Paradise Hills and other Westside neighborhoods may need:
New-home backyard design
Dirt-yard completion
Patios
Turf or xeriscape
Shade
Irrigation
Phased improvements
Rio Rancho, NM
Rio Rancho is a priority market for:
New-construction yard design
Complete dirt-yard transformation
Patio and pergola planning
Turf and xeriscape combinations
Pet and family spaces
Irrigation
Outdoor entertainment
Corrales and Los Ranchos
Larger properties may require landscape plans that preserve:
Mature trees
Rural character
Courtyards
Long views
Natural materials
Larger gathering spaces
Phased estate improvements
Placitas and East Mountains
Design should account for terrain, elevation, wildlife, views, wind and winter conditions.