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Las Cruces Courtyard Glow

Sandstone steps, boulders, and planted terraces lead into this Las Cruces property.

  • Las Cruces, New Mexico
  • Project year: 2023
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Modern stucco home illuminated at night with a gravel driveway and landscape lighting.
Sandstone steps, boulders, and planted terraces lead into this Las Cruces property.

Project story

The design.

The approach rises through low planting beds and rust-colored stone. A small fountain brings water close to the entry, while lighting picks out the steps and plants after dark.

Work included xeriscaping, retaining walls, lighting design, hardscape installation, and horticulture.

Services

Our work here.

Xeriscaping, Irrigation & Drainage

Desert planting occupies terraced beds around the approach.

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Project gallery

66 photographs

  1. White stucco house with illuminated steps and landscaping at dusk.
    01 / 66White stucco house with illuminated steps and landscaping at dusk.
  2. Gravel patio with stone steps and pathway, landscaping with desert plants, overlooking distant city and cloudy sky.
    02 / 66Gravel patio with stone steps and pathway, landscaping with desert plants, overlooking distant city and cloudy sky.
  3. Gravel driveway lit by outdoor lights, tall trees on left and lining the perimeter at dusk.
    03 / 66Gravel driveway lit by outdoor lights, tall trees on left and lining the perimeter at dusk.
  4. Outdoor stone fireplace in a courtyard with a small lawn, trees, and a decorative planter against a white wall.
    04 / 66Outdoor stone fireplace in a courtyard with a small lawn, trees, and a decorative planter against a white wall.
  5. White stucco house with brick pathway, olive tree, and sunny blue sky.
    05 / 66White stucco house with brick pathway, olive tree, and sunny blue sky.
  6. Outdoor fireplace with stone facade in a landscaped yard at dusk. Green grass, brick path, and stucco walls.
    06 / 66Outdoor fireplace with stone facade in a landscaped yard at dusk. Green grass, brick path, and stucco walls.
  7. Modern stucco home illuminated at night with a gravel driveway and landscape lighting.
    07 / 66Sandstone steps, boulders, and planted terraces lead into this Las Cruces property.
  8. Outdoor backyard with fireplace, seating, and illuminated landscaping at dusk.
    08 / 66Outdoor backyard with fireplace, seating, and illuminated landscaping at dusk.
  9. Gravel driveway and steps with large rocks, leading to a landscape with trees, under a cloudy sky.
    09 / 66Gravel driveway and steps with large rocks, leading to a landscape with trees, under a cloudy sky.
  10. Southwestern-style building with white stucco walls, surrounded by desert landscaping and gravel driveway. Blue sky.
    10 / 66Southwestern-style building with white stucco walls, surrounded by desert landscaping and gravel driveway. Blue sky.
  11. Gravel driveway leads to a Southwestern-style home at dusk, lit by exterior lights, against a cloudy sky.
    11 / 66Gravel driveway leads to a Southwestern-style home at dusk, lit by exterior lights, against a cloudy sky.
  12. Southwestern style white building with a gravel driveway and desert landscaping under a blue sky.
    12 / 66Southwestern style white building with a gravel driveway and desert landscaping under a blue sky.
  13. White stucco southwestern style house with flat roof, gravel driveway, and desert landscaping.
    13 / 66White stucco southwestern style house with flat roof, gravel driveway, and desert landscaping.
  14. Wooden door set into a textured white wall with a bronze lantern above, and a fountain in front on a brick path.
    14 / 66Wooden door set into a textured white wall with a bronze lantern above, and a fountain in front on a brick path.
  15. White stucco Southwestern-style house with gravel driveway, stone landscaping, and blue sky.
    15 / 66White stucco Southwestern-style house with gravel driveway, stone landscaping, and blue sky.
  16. Courtyard entrance with brick path, wooden door, wind chimes, and potted plants.
    16 / 66Courtyard entrance with brick path, wooden door, wind chimes, and potted plants.
  17. Gravel driveway leads to a white stucco building with trees and landscaping under a cloudy sky.
    17 / 66Gravel driveway leads to a white stucco building with trees and landscaping under a cloudy sky.
  18. Concrete driveway next to a white building and small trees, with a gravel bed and shrubbery in the background.
    18 / 66Concrete driveway next to a white building and small trees, with a gravel bed and shrubbery in the background.
  19. Tree and plants in a circular stone bed, surrounded by gravel, under a cloudy sky.
    19 / 66Tree and plants in a circular stone bed, surrounded by gravel, under a cloudy sky.
  20. Gravel driveway leading to a white stucco building with tall thin trees and a cloudy sky.
    20 / 66Gravel driveway leading to a white stucco building with tall thin trees and a cloudy sky.
  21. White stucco home with tiered rock landscaping and stairs.
    21 / 66White stucco home with tiered rock landscaping and stairs.
  22. A young tree supported by stakes stands in a gravel bed next to a low stone retaining wall, with a view of cloudy sky and distant landscape.
    22 / 66A young tree supported by stakes stands in a gravel bed next to a low stone retaining wall, with a view of cloudy sky and distant landscape.
  23. Desert landscaping with young trees, rocks, gravel, and cloudy sky.
    23 / 66Desert landscaping with young trees, rocks, gravel, and cloudy sky.
  24. White stucco house with gravel driveway and desert landscaping under a blue sky.
    24 / 66White stucco house with gravel driveway and desert landscaping under a blue sky.
  25. Gravel driveway leads to a white stucco house with a flat roof, surrounded by desert landscaping under a blue sky.
    25 / 66Gravel driveway leads to a white stucco house with a flat roof, surrounded by desert landscaping under a blue sky.
  26. White stucco house with a flat roof, surrounded by desert landscaping and gravel drive.
    26 / 66White stucco house with a flat roof, surrounded by desert landscaping and gravel drive.
  27. Gravel driveway leading to a white, adobe-style house with desert landscaping under a blue sky.
    27 / 66Gravel driveway leading to a white, adobe-style house with desert landscaping under a blue sky.
  28. Adobe entry with a wooden door, surrounded by white stucco walls and illuminated by a lantern, at dusk.
    28 / 66Adobe entry with a wooden door, surrounded by white stucco walls and illuminated by a lantern, at dusk.
  29. Landscaped garden bed with tree, rocks, and bushes against a cloudy sky.
    29 / 66Landscaped garden bed with tree, rocks, and bushes against a cloudy sky.
  30. Exterior of a house at dusk, with wooden door and lantern style wall lights. White stucco walls.
    30 / 66Exterior of a house at dusk, with wooden door and lantern style wall lights. White stucco walls.
  31. Exterior landscaping with illuminated trees and a stone retaining wall against a dusky sky.
    31 / 66Exterior landscaping with illuminated trees and a stone retaining wall against a dusky sky.
  32. Two white garage doors on a stucco building illuminated by wall sconces at dusk.
    32 / 66Two white garage doors on a stucco building illuminated by wall sconces at dusk.
  33. Gravel driveway at dusk, illuminated landscaping with lights, white stucco wall, view of distant city lights.
    33 / 66Gravel driveway at dusk, illuminated landscaping with lights, white stucco wall, view of distant city lights.
  34. Desert home at dusk, exterior illuminated with warm lights, gravel driveway, and surrounding desert vegetation.
    34 / 66Desert home at dusk, exterior illuminated with warm lights, gravel driveway, and surrounding desert vegetation.
  35. A southwestern-style building with white stucco walls, lit pathways, and a gravel yard at dusk.
    35 / 66A southwestern-style building with white stucco walls, lit pathways, and a gravel yard at dusk.
  36. Gravel driveway leads to a Southwestern-style house at dusk. Soft lights illuminate landscaping.
    36 / 66Gravel driveway leads to a Southwestern-style house at dusk. Soft lights illuminate landscaping.
  37. White stucco home with illuminated landscaping and gravel driveway at dusk.
    37 / 66White stucco home with illuminated landscaping and gravel driveway at dusk.
  38. Outdoor patio with a stone fireplace, fountain, and mature tree against a white wall and blue sky.
    38 / 66Outdoor patio with a stone fireplace, fountain, and mature tree against a white wall and blue sky.
  39. White stucco building with a gravel driveway, illuminated by outdoor lights at dusk, with cypress trees.
    39 / 66White stucco building with a gravel driveway, illuminated by outdoor lights at dusk, with cypress trees.
  40. Outdoor stone fireplace with a tree and white walls on a sunny day.
    40 / 66Outdoor stone fireplace with a tree and white walls on a sunny day.
  41. Terrace with terracotta tiles, black railing, and city view under a wooden beam ceiling.
    41 / 66Terrace with terracotta tiles, black railing, and city view under a wooden beam ceiling.
  42. Outdoor stone fireplace with seating area, trees, and white wall.
    42 / 66Outdoor stone fireplace with seating area, trees, and white wall.
  43. Terracotta-tiled balcony with a wooden ceiling, overlooking a distant cityscape under a bright blue sky.
    43 / 66Terracotta-tiled balcony with a wooden ceiling, overlooking a distant cityscape under a bright blue sky.
  44. Stone outdoor fireplace on a patio, surrounded by green grass, small trees, and a white stucco wall.
    44 / 66Stone outdoor fireplace on a patio, surrounded by green grass, small trees, and a white stucco wall.
  45. Brick walkway with spiral staircase, white walls, and wooden beams.
    45 / 66Brick walkway with spiral staircase, white walls, and wooden beams.
  46. Outdoor patio with fireplace, mature olive tree, white walls, and green lawn.
    46 / 66Outdoor patio with fireplace, mature olive tree, white walls, and green lawn.
  47. Outdoor garden with curved brick pathways, stone beds, and white stucco walls.
    47 / 66Outdoor garden with curved brick pathways, stone beds, and white stucco walls.
  48. Outdoor patio with fireplace, mature olive tree, and water feature on a sunny day.
    48 / 66Outdoor patio with fireplace, mature olive tree, and water feature on a sunny day.
  49. Courtyard with olive tree, brick path, fireplace, and white walls under blue sky.
    49 / 66Courtyard with olive tree, brick path, fireplace, and white walls under blue sky.
  50. Brick patio with spiral staircase, view to courtyard with fireplace and trees.
    50 / 66Brick patio with spiral staircase, view to courtyard with fireplace and trees.
  51. Courtyard with brick patio, fireplace, olive tree, lawn, and white stucco walls. Bright sunny day.
    51 / 66Courtyard with brick patio, fireplace, olive tree, lawn, and white stucco walls. Bright sunny day.
  52. Courtyard with brick pathways, a stone fireplace, and a wooden gate.
    52 / 66Courtyard with brick pathways, a stone fireplace, and a wooden gate.
  53. White adobe building with a walkway, gravel landscaping, and clear blue sky.
    53 / 66White adobe building with a walkway, gravel landscaping, and clear blue sky.
  54. Brick path leads to a white stucco building with a dark door, trees, and landscaping.
    54 / 66Brick path leads to a white stucco building with a dark door, trees, and landscaping.
  55. White stucco building with a flat roof, wooden beams, and a landscaped yard under a bright blue sky.
    55 / 66White stucco building with a flat roof, wooden beams, and a landscaped yard under a bright blue sky.
  56. Spiral staircase under a wooden beam, with brick floor and sparse landscaping.
    56 / 66Spiral staircase under a wooden beam, with brick floor and sparse landscaping.
  57. Open wooden door in white stucco wall, leading to a brick path and courtyard with greenery.
    57 / 66Open wooden door in white stucco wall, leading to a brick path and courtyard with greenery.
  58. White stucco building with wooden accents at night, landscaped yard, blue sky.
    58 / 66White stucco building with wooden accents at night, landscaped yard, blue sky.
  59. Backyard courtyard with stone fireplace, fountain, tree, and pathway, illuminated at dusk.
    59 / 66Backyard courtyard with stone fireplace, fountain, tree, and pathway, illuminated at dusk.
  60. Exterior patio with mature tree, brick pathway, and white stucco building at dusk.
    60 / 66Exterior patio with mature tree, brick pathway, and white stucco building at dusk.
  61. Outdoor patio at dusk with a fireplace, water feature, and mature tree.
    61 / 66Outdoor patio at dusk with a fireplace, water feature, and mature tree.
  62. Courtyard with fireplace, trees, and architectural details at dusk; white walls, stone accents, and spiral staircase.
    62 / 66Courtyard with fireplace, trees, and architectural details at dusk; white walls, stone accents, and spiral staircase.
  63. Backyard with olive tree, fireplace, and path lit by spotlights. Whitewashed walls and a wooden door.
    63 / 66Backyard with olive tree, fireplace, and path lit by spotlights. Whitewashed walls and a wooden door.
  64. Courtyard with brick pathway, mature tree, and outdoor lighting against a white stucco wall at dusk.
    64 / 66Courtyard with brick pathway, mature tree, and outdoor lighting against a white stucco wall at dusk.
  65. Brick pathway leads to an outdoor fireplace, with a large tree and water fountain in a walled courtyard, at dusk.
    65 / 66Brick pathway leads to an outdoor fireplace, with a large tree and water fountain in a walled courtyard, at dusk.
  66. Outdoor space with fireplace, mature tree, curved gravel path, and stucco walls.
    66 / 66Outdoor space with fireplace, mature tree, curved gravel path, and stucco walls.
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  1. 01Sandstone steps, boulders, and planted terraces lead into this Las Cruces property.
  2. 02White stucco house with illuminated steps and landscaping at dusk.
  3. 03Outdoor backyard with fireplace, seating, and illuminated landscaping at dusk.
  4. 04Gravel driveway and steps with large rocks, leading to a landscape with trees, under a cloudy sky.
  5. 05Southwestern-style building with white stucco walls, surrounded by desert landscaping and gravel driveway. Blue sky.
  6. 06Gravel driveway leads to a Southwestern-style home at dusk, lit by exterior lights, against a cloudy sky.
  7. 07Southwestern style white building with a gravel driveway and desert landscaping under a blue sky.
  8. 08White stucco southwestern style house with flat roof, gravel driveway, and desert landscaping.
  9. 09Wooden door set into a textured white wall with a bronze lantern above, and a fountain in front on a brick path.
  10. 10White stucco Southwestern-style house with gravel driveway, stone landscaping, and blue sky.
  11. 11Courtyard entrance with brick path, wooden door, wind chimes, and potted plants.
  12. 12Gravel driveway leads to a white stucco building with trees and landscaping under a cloudy sky.
  13. 13Concrete driveway next to a white building and small trees, with a gravel bed and shrubbery in the background.
  14. 14Tree and plants in a circular stone bed, surrounded by gravel, under a cloudy sky.
  15. 15Gravel patio with stone steps and pathway, landscaping with desert plants, overlooking distant city and cloudy sky.
  16. 16Gravel driveway leading to a white stucco building with tall thin trees and a cloudy sky.
  17. 17White stucco home with tiered rock landscaping and stairs.
  18. 18A young tree supported by stakes stands in a gravel bed next to a low stone retaining wall, with a view of cloudy sky and distant landscape.
  19. 19Desert landscaping with young trees, rocks, gravel, and cloudy sky.
  20. 20White stucco house with gravel driveway and desert landscaping under a blue sky.
  21. 21Gravel driveway leads to a white stucco house with a flat roof, surrounded by desert landscaping under a blue sky.
  22. 22White stucco house with a flat roof, surrounded by desert landscaping and gravel drive.
  23. 23Gravel driveway leading to a white, adobe-style house with desert landscaping under a blue sky.
  24. 24Adobe entry with a wooden door, surrounded by white stucco walls and illuminated by a lantern, at dusk.
  25. 25Landscaped garden bed with tree, rocks, and bushes against a cloudy sky.
  26. 26Exterior of a house at dusk, with wooden door and lantern style wall lights. White stucco walls.
  27. 27Exterior landscaping with illuminated trees and a stone retaining wall against a dusky sky.
  28. 28Gravel driveway lit by outdoor lights, tall trees on left and lining the perimeter at dusk.
  29. 29Two white garage doors on a stucco building illuminated by wall sconces at dusk.
  30. 30Gravel driveway at dusk, illuminated landscaping with lights, white stucco wall, view of distant city lights.
  31. 31Desert home at dusk, exterior illuminated with warm lights, gravel driveway, and surrounding desert vegetation.
  32. 32A southwestern-style building with white stucco walls, lit pathways, and a gravel yard at dusk.
  33. 33Gravel driveway leads to a Southwestern-style house at dusk. Soft lights illuminate landscaping.
  34. 34White stucco home with illuminated landscaping and gravel driveway at dusk.
  35. 35Outdoor patio with a stone fireplace, fountain, and mature tree against a white wall and blue sky.
  36. 36White stucco building with a gravel driveway, illuminated by outdoor lights at dusk, with cypress trees.
  37. 37Outdoor stone fireplace with a tree and white walls on a sunny day.
  38. 38Terrace with terracotta tiles, black railing, and city view under a wooden beam ceiling.
  39. 39Outdoor stone fireplace with seating area, trees, and white wall.
  40. 40Terracotta-tiled balcony with a wooden ceiling, overlooking a distant cityscape under a bright blue sky.
  41. 41Outdoor stone fireplace in a courtyard with a small lawn, trees, and a decorative planter against a white wall.
  42. 42Stone outdoor fireplace on a patio, surrounded by green grass, small trees, and a white stucco wall.
  43. 43Brick walkway with spiral staircase, white walls, and wooden beams.
  44. 44Outdoor patio with fireplace, mature olive tree, white walls, and green lawn.
  45. 45Outdoor garden with curved brick pathways, stone beds, and white stucco walls.
  46. 46Outdoor patio with fireplace, mature olive tree, and water feature on a sunny day.
  47. 47Courtyard with olive tree, brick path, fireplace, and white walls under blue sky.
  48. 48Brick patio with spiral staircase, view to courtyard with fireplace and trees.
  49. 49Courtyard with brick patio, fireplace, olive tree, lawn, and white stucco walls. Bright sunny day.
  50. 50Courtyard with brick pathways, a stone fireplace, and a wooden gate.
  51. 51White adobe building with a walkway, gravel landscaping, and clear blue sky.
  52. 52Brick path leads to a white stucco building with a dark door, trees, and landscaping.
  53. 53White stucco building with a flat roof, wooden beams, and a landscaped yard under a bright blue sky.
  54. 54White stucco house with brick pathway, olive tree, and sunny blue sky.
  55. 55Spiral staircase under a wooden beam, with brick floor and sparse landscaping.
  56. 56Open wooden door in white stucco wall, leading to a brick path and courtyard with greenery.
  57. 57White stucco building with wooden accents at night, landscaped yard, blue sky.
  58. 58Backyard courtyard with stone fireplace, fountain, tree, and pathway, illuminated at dusk.
  59. 59Exterior patio with mature tree, brick pathway, and white stucco building at dusk.
  60. 60Outdoor patio at dusk with a fireplace, water feature, and mature tree.
  61. 61Courtyard with fireplace, trees, and architectural details at dusk; white walls, stone accents, and spiral staircase.
  62. 62Backyard with olive tree, fireplace, and path lit by spotlights. Whitewashed walls and a wooden door.
  63. 63Courtyard with brick pathway, mature tree, and outdoor lighting against a white stucco wall at dusk.
  64. 64Brick pathway leads to an outdoor fireplace, with a large tree and water fountain in a walled courtyard, at dusk.
  65. 65Outdoor space with fireplace, mature tree, curved gravel path, and stucco walls.
  66. 66Outdoor fireplace with stone facade in a landscaped yard at dusk. Green grass, brick path, and stucco walls.
Modern stucco home illuminated at night with a gravel driveway and landscape lighting.
Sandstone steps, boulders, and planted terraces lead into this Las Cruces property.

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