Palace Landscapes - Santa Fe's Trusted Landscaping

The key is a two-part strategy: prevention and targeted removal. We apply pre-emergent treatments in early spring to stop weed seeds from germinating. For existing weeds like goatheads or tumbleweeds, we use precise manual removal or eco-friendly spot treatments to eliminate them without harming your desired plants. We also recommend improving soil health and using mulch to create a less inviting environment for weeds. It's a constant battle in our climate, but a consistent, professional plan makes it manageable.

Absolutely. In Santa Fe's dry soil, tree roots often spread shallowly and widely in search of moisture, competing with your grass and compacting the earth. We diagnose this by checking for surface roots and hard, impermeable soil. Our solution often involves deep-root watering to encourage trees to grow downward, coupled with core aeration for the lawn to relieve compaction and improve water penetration. Sometimes, creating a dedicated, mulched tree well is the best long-term solution to separate the tree's needs from your lawn's health.

Yes, that's our specialty. We design with Santa Fe's conditions in mind. This means selecting native and drought-resistant plants that outcompete weeds, using strategic hardscaping and gravel gardens in high-root areas, and installing efficient drip irrigation to deliver water precisely where it's needed—away from tree root zones. A well-planned, low-water (xeric) landscape is not only beautiful and authentic to our area but is also your best defense against the recurring issues of desert weeds and root damage.