Create a water-conscious commercial landscape that looks intentional, supports the property and remains practical to maintain.
LaBarge Landscape designs, installs and maintains commercial xeriscapes using plants, groundcover, irrigation and hardscape elements selected for the property.
Xeriscaping Is More Than Replacing Grass With Gravel
A complete commercial xeriscape should address:
- Property appearance
- Plant placement
- Drip irrigation
- Drainage and grading
- Groundcover
- Walkways and access
- Existing trees
- Weed management
- Visibility near signs and entrances
- Continuing maintenance
Installation and Maintenance
The approved project may include:
- Existing turf or material removal
- Grading and site preparation
- Plant selection and placement
- Drip-irrigation installation or conversion
- Gravel or mulch
- Boulders
- Edging
- Paths
- Seasonal weed control
- Continuing landscape maintenance
LaBarge installs weed barrier beneath landscape rock unless the project scope states otherwise. Mulch and groundcover are installed to a depth of 2 inches unless otherwise specified. Material options vary by project and may be specified in the proposal.
A xeriscape is lower maintenance than many conventional lawns, but it is not maintenance-free. Plants require care, weeds can emerge and groundcover may need periodic attention. Weekly, biweekly, monthly and quarterly maintenance plans are available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does xeriscaping mean no plants?
No. A successful xeriscape normally uses appropriate living plants, efficient irrigation and suitable groundcover.
Is commercial xeriscaping maintenance-free?
No. Weed attention, plant care, debris cleanup, irrigation checks and groundcover maintenance remain necessary.
Can LaBarge convert an existing lawn?
Yes, subject to site evaluation and the approved removal, irrigation and replacement plan.
Does every project qualify for a rebate?
No. Eligibility depends on the applicable utility programme and its requirements. LaBarge can help with the necessary design and paperwork, including completing rebate applications.
Are new plants covered by a warranty?
Yes. Plants carry a 30-day warranty when a working irrigation system is in place.
Where does LaBarge provide commercial xeriscaping?
LaBarge serves greater Albuquerque, the East Mountains, Los Lunas, Belen, Bernalillo and Placitas.
Local Service Area
Commercial Xeriscaping in Albuquerque
LaBarge provides commercial xeriscape design, installation and maintenance throughout greater Albuquerque.
Relevant projects may include:
Office entrances
Retail properties
Apartment and multifamily communities
HOA common areas
Parking islands
Monument-sign landscapes
Medical and professional properties
Industrial and warehouse sites
Hospitality properties
New commercial construction
Commercial xeriscape applications are particularly relevant in areas with high visibility, heavy irrigation demand or turf that is difficult to maintain.
Northeast Heights and Foothill Commercial Properties
Commercial properties in the Northeast Heights, High Desert and foothill areas may benefit from:
Drought-conscious planting
Drip irrigation
Natural-stone and boulder accents
Lawn reduction
Wind-conscious plant selection
Gravel and mulch maintenance
Improved entry landscapes
Albuquerque’s Westside
Newer office, retail, multifamily and mixed-use properties on Albuquerque’s Westside may use xeriscaping to complete undeveloped grounds or convert high-maintenance turf.
Rio Rancho, NM
Rio Rancho is a strong commercial xeriscape market because of ongoing new construction and extensive properties with gravel, bare soil or water-intensive turf.
Relevant projects include:
New commercial landscape installation
Apartment and HOA common-area xeriscaping
Retail-entry landscapes
Lawn conversion
Drip-irrigation installation
Parking-island renovation
Commercial weed-control planning
Los Lunas, NM
Los Lunas offers commercial xeriscape opportunities connected to:
New retail development
Industrial-office properties
Multifamily construction
Institutional campuses
Hospitality development
Existing turf conversion
Bernalillo and Sandoval County
Commercial properties in Bernalillo and nearby Sandoval County communities can request project-specific xeriscape installation and maintenance.
East Mountain Communities
Commercial xeriscaping in Cedar Crest, Tijeras and Edgewood should account for:
Elevation
Winter conditions
Wildlife
Wind
Water availability
Plant selection
Property access
Santa Fe, NM
Selected Santa Fe commercial xeriscape projects may be available based on project size, scope and scheduling.
Why Choose LaBarge
LaBarge provides commercial xeriscape installation and maintenance as part of a broader commercial landscape service that includes irrigation, plant care, weed control, sod and recurring grounds maintenance.