What Our Customers Say
Barbara Wagner Malibu, CA
We contracted with Mark Brotton and his talented team to redesign our garden and give our Santa Fe property a complete refresh. Mark’s vision was both creative and respectful of our wishes and needs. Every team member has been proactive in keeping us informed about the project's progress and any challenges encountered along the way. Simply put, we couldn’t be happier—not only with the beautiful landscaping but also with the wonderful relationship we’ve built with Living Water. Thank you!
John Lowe Las Campanas, Santa Fe, NM
Mark Brotton, the owner of Living Water Irrigation and Landscape, and his team installed a WiFi-controlled, extensive outdoor landscape lighting system on our 2.5-acre property. They also removed an old irrigation system and replaced it with a new, state-of-the-art, WiFi-controlled, 20-zone, rain-catching, cistern-based drip irrigation system that waters the trees, shrubs, and grass across more than half of the property. Both the design and installation of these projects were completed promptly, professionally, and accurately. Communication was clear and timely.
We have experienced no issues with the systems since their installation nearly two years ago, aside from a single electronic component failure due to a manufacturing defect, which Mark replaced promptly. Living Water has also handled twice-annual seasonal preventive maintenance of our irrigation system with the same care and attention to detail. We recently had them expand our lighting system, and, once again, the work was flawless.
We are entirely pleased with the results of all these projects.
Richard Tate Santa Fe, NM
We've been Living Water clients for over seven years and couldn’t be happier. Mark, Lisa, and the team have consistently delivered high-quality work and have been attentive and responsive to our needs. Mark’s expertise has been invaluable in helping us choose the right plants for our location and conditions. I highly recommend their services.
Laurie Ausserer Santa Fe, NM
Mark Brotton and his Living Water team have earned our highest regard and appreciation. Living Water transformed our outdoor space with a beautiful flagstone patio, walkways, and a state-of-the-art irrigation system—all built to withstand decades in the high desert. From the planning phases and inspired designs to the installation, every person at Living Water worked diligently to ensure our needs were met and our vision was brought to life. The landscaping crew was skilled, friendly, and exceptionally hardworking. Their perfectionism and work ethic reflect Mark Brotton’s high standards.
Mark inspires everyone to take pride in quality work and to strive for the best outcome. What truly sets Living Water apart is Mark’s infectious love for the Santa Fe environment and his passion for uncovering the natural beauty of the land, protecting it, and helping it thrive.
Greg and Sharon Lewandowski Medanales, NM
We've been doing business with Living Water for many years and have always found them reliable and committed to excellent quality work. Over the years, they’ve assisted us with our irrigation system, tree pruning, ground cover, and even mole control.
Recently, we discussed a three-year plan with Mark and Lisa to transition to drought-resistant plants and create a bird and wildlife haven. Mark is truly amazing—his knowledge is vast, and his ideas harmonize beautifully with ours. He crafts stunning designs that fit seamlessly into our environment, and working with him has been a pleasure. We’ve completed the first phase and are thrilled with how beautifully our property is coming together. Our bird sanctuary and views have been enhanced, creating a more open and accessible space.
We are very pleased with the work they've done and look forward to next year's planting. We highly recommend Mark, Lisa, and the entire Living Water team.
Bruce Taylor Santa Fe, NM
We love how Living Water transformed our entry and walkways into something beautiful, much safer, and more functional. Form follows function, and in this case, Mark Brotton's stunning design—brought to life by an incredibly talented installation crew—has worked wonders! We look forward to being long-term clients of Living Water, with a full landscape design and automated irrigation for our trees and gardens next on the list!
Marion Richardson Stanley, NM
Living Water and their team excel in every aspect of their work. Their crew members are well-trained, polite, respectful, caring, and punctual. They treat your property with exceptional care and professionalism, grooming it as attentively as you would yourself. Scheduling is prompt, their rates are reasonable, and they offer various payment options. I wholeheartedly recommend Lisa and Mark of Living Water to anyone who wants their property to be meticulously cared for. Northern New Mexico is fortunate to have such a stellar company in our community. My hat’s off to these wonderful people and their staff.
A & J Las Campanas, Santa Fe, NM
Living Water did a fantastic job redesigning and installing our courtyard. We went from gravel everywhere to peaceful plantings and a beautiful fountain. Mark was very responsive to calls and emails, and his team was exemplary, always cleaning up at the end of each day. While there were some unforeseen challenges toward the end, Mark worked closely with us to ensure everything was perfect.
They also got our cistern system up and running—after six years of leaks and issues, it's now working flawlessly, providing ample water and reducing our irrigation bills.
Our flagstone needed new grouting to complement the garden, and Living Water replaced the old grout with a superior product that looks brand new.
Thank you, Living Water, for all the wonderful work!
Sherry D. DeSoto, TX
We HIGHLY recommend Living Water of Santa Fe. When we moved into our Santa Fe home this summer, we struggled to get the extensive landscaping sprinkler system working. Dreading a potentially costly repair, we kept putting it off. After calling around for bids, we found Living Water's service call price to be very reasonable. The team quickly diagnosed and repaired the issue, meticulously checked each drip head, and even gave us a full tutorial on how to operate the system—all within about 90 minutes. These guys are like irrigation surgeons, and you can tell they love what they do. The pricing is straightforward and extremely reasonable. Thank you!
Kerry Y. San Diego, CA
Great company. The staff is professional and incredibly helpful. Snow removal is always efficient, and the crew is attentive to my requests. I felt comfortable sharing my needs, which were met without hesitation. Mark Brotton has a wonderful eye for design. Highly recommend!
Judy S. New Orleans, LA
Living Water has done a fantastic job maintaining our landscaping and sprinkler system since we purchased our Santa Fe home in 2005. As out-of-town owners with a rental property, we appreciate the peace of mind they provide. Lisa, the business owner, customized our monthly landscaping maintenance plan to fit our budget, even offering a discount for e-statements and automatic billing. The monthly fee is very reasonable and covers small repairs, irrigation system maintenance and winterization, weed and trash removal, and hand-watering our trees during the winter. The crew is fantastic—I’ve never received a complaint from a tenant. Lisa also sends periodic photos and personal notes with our bill, updating us on the property's condition. Highly recommend!
Susan A. Santa Fe, NM
My husband and I have used Living Water for over three years for our irrigation turn-ons, shutoffs, and repairs, and we’ve been very pleased with their service. They are responsive to my phone messages, accommodating with scheduling, and always a pleasure to work with. They have also helped me understand and program our irrigation controls, which can be quite intimidating.
Greg L. Santa Fe, NM
I really like this company and its employees. I’m fairly hard to please, but I found Living Water to be responsive, reasonably priced, and genuinely a pleasure to work with. They treat their employees well, and their billing is fair and easy to understand.
The crew was professional, and efficient, and took the time to ensure I understood how my irrigation system worked, as I was new to the property.
I would recommend this company in a heartbeat. They are exactly the type of company I enjoy working with. Although my project was a smaller one—teaching me to use a system they didn’t install and repairing lines—they would be at the top of my list for any larger project.