Mariposa Landscape Design LLC

Mariposa Landscape Design LLC is a landscaping service in Santa Fe, NM, specializing in garden design, consultation, and project management. The business serves homeowners seeking personalized outdoor spaces, offering tailored designs that reflect individual preferences and site-specific needs. Services include consultations focused on plant selection, waterwise gardening, native species, garden style integration, and space use such as for entertaining or meditation. The company has been providing professional gardening services in Santa Fe since 2009, with a shift in 2018 to focus exclusively on design and consultation. It holds a 5.00 rating based on 11 reviews, reflecting strong customer satisfaction.

Owner Donna Ehle brings a formal background in botany and forest ecology to her work, with a lifelong passion for gardening cultivated across the Midwest, Colorado, Wyoming, and New Mexico. She began her gardening career in Santa Fe in 2005 as the gardener at the Santa Fe Opera and launched Mariposa Landscape Design in 2009 after being invited to design gardens at the New Mexico Governor’s residence. Over the years, she has developed a deep understanding of regional plant life, ecological principles, and the unique demands of the high desert environment. Her approach emphasizes sustainability, year-round interest, pollinator support, and the integration of native and waterwise plants. Design factors include color, fragrance, texture, maintenance level, privacy, and specific garden styles such as Southwest high color, xeriscape, Zen, and cottage garden.

The business has built a solid reputation among the customers it has served, known for thoughtful, site-specific designs rooted in ecological knowledge and personalization. Its focus on consultation and long-term planning reflects a commitment to sustainable, functional, and beautiful outdoor spaces. Mariposa Landscape Design LLC remains a trusted name in Santa Fe’s landscape community, recognized for its expertise in creating gardens that thrive in the region’s unique climate and landscape.