FAQs

Steve Shelly Landscapes provides comprehensive landscape services including custom design, installation, and maintenance. Our offerings encompass patios, pools, water features, lighting, fireplaces, irrigation systems, tree and shrub pruning, and seasonal lawn care. We cater to a wide range of landscaping needs for both residential and commercial properties.

Steve Shelly Landscapes has been providing landscape design and construction services to Albuquerque and its surrounding areas since 1978. With over 40 years of experience, we have established ourselves as a trusted name in the landscaping industry.

Our landscape design process stands out due to our emphasis on client communication, detailed scale drawings, and artistic integration. We prioritize understanding our clients' needs, creating easy-to-understand plans, and incorporating elements such as texture, composition, and seasonal color. Each design is customized to suit the specific property and budget constraints.

Indeed, we provide comprehensive landscape installation services. Our expertise covers patios, xeriscapes, lighting, water features, and fire or cooking areas. We utilize premium materials and adhere to professional construction standards to ensure durability and longevity in our installations.

Our maintenance services are extensive, covering lawn mowing, trimming, fertilization, pruning, plant health diagnostics, and flower bed management. Additionally, we offer upkeep for landscape lighting, water features, and structures such as pergolas to keep your outdoor space in prime condition.

Steve Shelly Landscapes operates as a licensed contractor in New Mexico, holding license number 30521. For the protection of our clients, we maintain both bonding and insurance coverage.

Certainly. We specialize in providing innovative solutions for various landscape challenges. This includes addressing improper drainage issues, installing and maintaining irrigation timers, and managing sprinkler systems to ensure optimal landscape health and water efficiency.

Our services extend to both residential and commercial clients. We have experience working with a diverse range of commercial properties including churches, educational institutions, and businesses such as spas and pharmacies, in addition to our residential projects.

Absolutely. We're a full-service landscape company that takes your project from initial vision through final installation. Our integrated approach ensures your design is both beautiful and buildable, with proper attention to irrigation, drainage, and long-term maintenance considerations.

We proudly serve the greater Albuquerque area, including the North Valley, Northeast Heights, East Mountains, Placitas, Rio Rancho, and surrounding communities. Our team knows the unique challenges and opportunities of high-desert landscaping. We regularly service Santa Fe and we have gone as far as Taos, Las Vegas, and Grants for our customers.

We provide detailed project consultations for a fee, which includes a thorough site assessment, discussion of your vision and needs, and preliminary recommendations. This investment ensures you receive professional expertise and allows us to provide accurate, meaningful guidance for your project. The consultation fee is applied toward your project if you choose to move forward with us.

Our consultation fee reflects the value of nearly five decades of landscape expertise. During your consultation, you're receiving professional design insights, site analysis, and detailed recommendations that many homeowners find valuable even before deciding on a contractor. This approach ensures we can dedicate proper time to understanding your vision and providing meaningful guidance, rather than rushing through multiple free estimates.

Your consultation includes a comprehensive site visit where we assess your space, discuss your lifestyle and vision, evaluate existing conditions like irrigation and drainage, and provide preliminary design direction and budget guidance. You'll receive professional insights that help you make informed decisions about your landscape investment.

Our complete design services range from $2,000 to $6,000, depending on project scope and complexity. This investment includes detailed plans, plant specifications, hardscape layouts, irrigation design, and comprehensive project documentation.

Project timelines vary based on scope and complexity. Most installations range from 2-8 weeks, with larger projects potentially extending longer. We'll discuss the timeline during your consultation based on your specific project requirements and our current schedule.

Our pricing is unit-based, reflecting our decades of experience and proven methods for delivering quality results efficiently. We know exactly what it takes to complete each aspect of a project properly, from excavation to plant installation to irrigation systems. This experience-based approach ensures accurate pricing and minimizes surprises.

Most of our projects range from $25,000 to $180,000, depending on scope and materials. We work with homeowners who understand that quality landscaping is an investment in their property and lifestyle. During your consultation, we'll discuss budget ranges that align with your vision and goals.

We can discuss payment structures that work for your situation. Many of our projects are completed in phases, allowing you to spread the investment over time while creating your complete outdoor vision.

We understand that great projects sometimes evolve. We maintain open communication throughout the process and handle any necessary adjustments professionally. Our experienced team will discuss any changes with you before implementation, ensuring you're comfortable with both scope and investment modifications.

Yes! We absolutely repair and maintain irrigation systems. Our team has extensive experience with all types of irrigation repairs, from replacing sprinkler heads and fixing broken lines to adjusting timers, repairing and replacing valves and supply lines and improving system efficiency. We understand that proper irrigation is crucial to your landscape investment.

We provide comprehensive landscape maintenance to keep your investment looking its best year-round. Our maintenance services include plant care, seasonal adjustments, irrigation management, and ongoing system optimization.

We stand behind our work and maintain relationships with our clients long after installation. If you notice any issues or have questions about your new landscape, we're here to help ensure your continued satisfaction. Many of our customers have been using our services for decades.

Absolutely. We understand the unique requirements of high-desert landscaping through Albuquerque's seasonal changes. Whether it's winter protection, spring startup, summer efficiency, or fall preparation, seasonal fertilization, we provide the expertise to keep your landscape thriving year-round.

Our combination of decades of experience, artistic touch, comprehensive service offering, and commitment to creating low-maintenance, sustainable outdoor living spaces sets us apart. We focus on building long-term relationships with clients who value quality craftsmanship and professional expertise. Our goal is creating inviting, aesthetically pleasing, ecologically sustainable outdoor spaces that incorporate your favorite personal elements.

We're proud of our portfolio spanning nearly five decades of Albuquerque-area projects. We can provide references from satisfied clients and examples of projects similar to what you're envisioning. Many of our best customers come from referrals from previous clients.

The best first step is scheduling your consultation by calling us or using our website contact form. We'll arrange a convenient time to visit your property, discuss your vision, and provide the professional insights that come from our decades of experience in Albuquerque landscaping.