“I highly recommend Alicia’s landscape design service. I really appreciate her expertise, responsiveness and commitment to collaboration. Alicia has created truly unique but sustainable and low-maintenance landscapes that thrive for years. She is such a talented designer with amazing communication skills and timely execution. She possesses a rare combination of artistic whimsy and exacting precision. The outcome is naturally outstanding.”

“Alicia is a pro. Whether or not you are deciding on a massive project or just plants, Alicia will be on your side. We went with a design build firm and used Alicia to oversee them. Our project turned out great (in spite of the design-build issues). Ask Alicia for my contact details if you want a full recommendation. She's the best.”

Alicia is working with me to completely transform a dated yard with Kentucky bluegrass to a colorful garden with water wise perennials. Her vision, knowledge of native plants and passion for her work have made it a very pleasant experience. I highly recommend her.

We've done 2 major landscaping projects on our property and it never fails, after a year of careful maintenance new plants were not thriving or watering was never quite right. Alicia SAVED the day!!! Her knowledge of water and sun as well as visual design allowed us to move some plants (that we already spent money on) to new places in the yard where they would thrive. Then we filled in the gaps with new appropriate, low maintenance but beautiful plants. Alicia worked quickly and efficiently. The crew she brought in was fantastic. Even though our project was somewhat small, her impact WAS HUGE!!! Highly recommend (and I've worked with several local landscapers - Desert Bloom is my new go to!)

I appreciate the thoughtful and creative work provided by Desert Bloom Landscape Design. Alicia stepped into our project at a time when we could have chosen a variety of directions. She provided us with a beautiful vision for what was possible, gave us an opportunity to reflect on it, provide feedback, and tweak it as we went along. She has a great eye for plantings that are beautiful and practical for our climate. It was a pleasure working with her, and I appreciate the sound guidance she provided.

“Alicia has a great knowledge of plants and design! She helped us create the right look and feel for our space despite us not knowing exactly what we wanted and communicated and orchestrated the project really well with our contractor. The result is something that we are going to love for years to come. We wanted a water-wise garden but so many of the plants that are low water species did not fit the design of the area we wanted to beautify. We found great alternatives that are still not thirsty and it will be a gift to watch it mature over the years.”

“Alicia’s own yard is a wonderland of color and texture with genius planning.”

“Alicia has taken the typical Boulder xeriscape and elevated it with her extraordinary design. She incorporates texture, color, height, and continual bloom all with an eye on ease and sustainability. The result is quite interesting and elegant.”

“I recently worked with Alicia on my backyard garden project. We completely overhauled the whole space. Alicia was able to help us transform it into something more useful to us, which included low water and low maintenance plants, a vegetable garden and a beautiful layout that we can add to over time. Alicia is very knowledgeable, personable, and she kept us on a budget. She was so great to work with and I highly recommend her for anyone looking for someone to help them with their landscaping project, big or small.”

“As the current owner of Alicia‘s previous home, I can attest to her beautiful landscaping. The placement of trees and shrubs provides cozy and natural privacy from close neighbors, and something is almost always in bloom throughout the seasons. Her selection and arrangement of plants is thoughtful and diverse, and you can tell that gardening is her passion.”

“I am a principal in a small private school, with a limited staff. As a result our grounds were often overgrown and unappealing. Alicia did an incredible job transforming the entrance of the school into a beautiful and welcoming space. The lighting work she did and the new plants and ornamental grasses she planted have brought new life to the area. Alicia also helped to design an incredible mindful garden along the side of our building where the students could practice their mindful activities and learn in the fresh air. Prior to Alicia's transformation, the space was a hill with patchy grass and weeds, but when the job was completed it had transformed into flowering plants and a beautiful flat stage for outdoor performances and yoga classes.

Alicia then worked her magic on the grounds which border the side streets which surround our school. The curb appeal of our school prior to Alicia's efforts was drab and unkept. The property has a steep incline and is difficult to mow. Alicia's design included wild flowers which required little to no upkeep. The vibrant color is eye-catching, and to the delight of our students, attracts many butterflies. I'm beyond happy with the results. Alicia's attention to detail and dedication to making everything perfect was impressive. I highly recommend her services! Her high energy, knowledge and sense of design made the whole experience delightful. I am so proud of our outdoor spaces and I know my staff is appreciative of the easy to maintain spaces she created. Thank you, Alicia for your outstanding work!”

We moved to Boulder September 2024 to a home with no landscaping, We attended a class on sustainable fire resistant landscaping taught by Alicia Curtin, owner of Desert Bloom Landscape Design. Alicia helped us pick out all the plants and totally designed our yard, She is a true artist and we would highly recommend Desert Bloom and any opportunity to work with Alicia. We love our new yard!