We hired Painted Plains to help us Xeriscape our backyard. They came over and talked with us extensively about special considerations in our yard. They told us that they would get back to us in two weeks with a design proposal---which they did. We had very few suggestions to make---it looked great! However, we were limited with our budget. Painted Plains has helped us figure out how to divide the project into three stages, so it's easier on our pocketbook. They started our project in June and finished in July. After even just one month, we couldn't believe how established and healthy the plants looked. And the yard is so interesting and colorful now! Painted Plains uses many native plants---and we haven't lost one plant yet. (Which is a miracle, since we don't have the greenest of thumbs!) Also, Painted Plains set us the watering system and left us detailed, easy-to-follow instructions. We are starting on the second phase of our design this summer, and we can't wait to see the transformation! read more