Business Details
31 Years
experience
Custom Landscaping Services in Santa Fe
McCumber Fine Gardens has been serving Santa Fe since 1995, specializing in custom landscape design, installation, and maintenance tailored to the region's unique climate. Our expertise in stonework, irrigation, and xeriscaping creates sustainable, visually striking outdoor spaces for residential and commercial clients. With a dedicated team of skilled masons and gardeners, we prioritize personalized service and meticulous attention to detail. Our approach combines artistic vision with practical solutions, including water-efficient systems and organic gardening techniques. We maintain long-term relationships with clients through transparent communication and a commitment to exceeding expectations.Our portfolio includes transforming challenging terrains into functional, beautiful landscapes with features like flagstone patios, water elements, and native plantings. As a locally owned business, we deeply understand Santa Fe's environmental needs and aesthetic preferences. Our maintenance crew ensures gardens thrive year-round through seasonal pruning, pest management, and irrigation monitoring. We hold a New Mexico state irrigation license and general contractor license, underscoring our technical proficiency. Client testimonials highlight our reliability, creativity, and ability to deliver landscapes that evolve beautifully across seasons.
Services
Landscape Design
Irrigation Systems
Garden Maintenance
Stonework
Xeriscaping
Flagstone Patios
Outdoor Kitchens
Water Features
Organic Gardens
Tree Pruning
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We offer 28+ years of experience in Santa Fe's unique climate and terrain.
- Our team includes certified irrigation specialists and master masons.
- We implement water-efficient xeriscaping and organic gardening techniques.
- Our maintenance crew provides year-round plant health monitoring.
- We maintain transparent communication and personalized client relationships.
What people say
Symphony of color
Genius in landscaping
Transformed the entrance
Real professionals
Thriving gardens
Services
Landscape Design
We create custom landscape designs tailored to Santa Fe's climate and client preferences. Our process includes CAD plans or on-site adjustments, focusing on native plants and water-efficient layouts. Clients receive functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces that evolve beautifully across seasons.
Irrigation Systems
Our licensed team installs and maintains efficient irrigation systems, including drip emitters and water-harvesting cisterns. We optimize water use through zoned systems and seasonal timer adjustments, ensuring plant health while conserving resources in Santa Fe's arid climate.
Garden Maintenance
We provide detailed maintenance services, including pruning, pest control, and irrigation monitoring. Our English-speaking crew ensures year-round garden vitality through soil amendments and seasonal adjustments, maintaining the integrity of original designs.
Stonework
Our skilled masons specialize in flagstone patios, rock terraces, and custom stonework. Using local materials, we create durable, aesthetically cohesive features that complement Santa Fe's architectural style and natural environment.
Xeriscaping
We design xeriscapes using drought-tolerant native plants and efficient irrigation. This approach reduces water use while maintaining vibrant, diverse landscapes with features like rock accents, windbreaks, and strategic planting zones.
People
Kendall McCumber
Owner
Kendall McCumber is a Santa Fe-based landscape designer with 28+ years of experience. He founded McCumber Fine Gardens in 1995, focusing on sustainable, climate-appropriate designs. His expertise in native plants and water-efficient systems has transformed local landscapes.
Questions
What services do you offer?
We provide landscape design, installation, irrigation, stonework, xeriscaping, and maintenance services for residential and commercial properties in Santa Fe.
How long have you served Santa Fe?
McCumber Fine Gardens has specialized in Santa Fe landscaping since 1995, offering 28+ years of local expertise in climate-appropriate designs.
What is xeriscaping?
Xeriscaping uses drought-tolerant native plants and efficient irrigation to create sustainable, low-water landscapes adapted to Santa Fe's arid climate.
Do you handle irrigation licensing?
Yes, we hold a New Mexico state irrigation license and manage all aspects of system installation, maintenance, and water-harvesting solutions.
How do you ensure garden quality?
Our dedicated maintenance crew monitors plant health, irrigation, and seasonal needs, ensuring landscapes thrive year-round through expert pruning and soil care.
Can you redesign existing landscapes?
Yes, we specialize in transforming underutilized or problematic spaces into functional, beautiful landscapes with improved drainage, terracing, and native plantings.
