1950 Copper Loop, Las Cruces New Mexico 88005
We chose Wasser & Wasser for an extensive landscaping job on our property. The process included a site plan, hardscape, irrigation, lighting, and plant selection based on our requirements. The property we purchased had a half dead grass front yard, a fishpond that no longer worked regularly, ailing boxwood shrubs, several dead trees, and an entry arbor loaded with Virginia creepers that were overtaking the front door. It was like a scene from The Adams Family. The “back” was raw dirt, weeds, browning yuccas, and a mutant vitex that had spread its roots far and wide.
Clearly, our “yard” did not reflect the southwest. The goal was a clean and appealing hardscape design for the least amount of maintenance possible.
For that hardscape, we specified a circular, raised Castle Wall planter with six separate rays to reflect a partial Zia symbol filled with southwestern plants, flagstone pavers, ¾” rock, and precast concrete bowls to hold flowers. A fountain was installed in the circular Zia symbol.
Danny also integrated masonry over an old fire ring that, under the skilled hands of Ruben and Arturo, (brought to us by the property’s original stonemason, John Valdez) morphed into a traditional shot rock-faced pizza oven, matching our 26 year old rock walls beautifully.
In the back, we requested a drainage channel filled with river rock to carry water away from the house, retained original flagstone pavers moved over from the front, and more ¾” rock.
Dustin Richardson oversaw a high skills crew. They worked very hard, and our vision became reality. He always answered our questions in detail, was professional and a wellspring of local acumen.
This was a big job. The landscape specifications we delivered to Wasser & Wasser were completed in late August 2023. The proposal came in the fall. The job was started in January 2024 and concluded in April. One has to step back and admire the multitude of skills (electrical, plumbing, earth moving and grading, low voltage lighting, drainage, plant selection, etc.) that all come together under Dustin’s skilled leadership and Danny’s watchful eyes.
All that effort was so worth it. We have a low maintenance property where we enjoy sitting on the patio at night experiencing a vibe that is every bit high-end resort Zen spa in its clean lines and soft pools of amber lighting.
We would not hesitate to hire Wasser & Wasser again.