The RainCatcher Santa Fe, NM

Working with nature for a greener world

  • Xeriscaping incorporates native flowers, trees and foliage to design a landsite that is drought tolerant, yet still lush and beautiful. The advantages of xeriscaped gardens and landscapes … more >

    Water-Wise Xeriscaping

  • Creating sustainable landsites with water-wise landscaping is one of The RainCatcher's specialties. Sustainable landscapes are able to grow and thrive without constant human intervention … more >

    Landscape Design

  • The long term effects of erosion can be devastating: the loss of trees, landscape and property, flooding damage, the depletion of groundwater, loss of property value, … more >

    Solutions for Destructive Erosion

  • One of the most rewarding parts of our work is seeing a landscape transform before our eyes. The process of taking an existing situation or problem, designing a solution, and … more >

    Before & After Transformations

  • "We are so pleased with the work that the RainCatcher has done at our home. They have transformed our yard into a beautiful garden that we can enjoy year round. The attention to detail … more >

    What our clients say…

  • Rainwater is a precious resource in the Southwest, yet many people fail to utilize this free commodity effectively. Capturing and storing rainwater can not only save money, it can help … more >

    Capture Your Rainwater

  • Permaculture is an approach to design that mimics the relationships found in natural ecologies. It operates by a set of principles: care of the Earth, care of people, and sharing surplus. … more >

    Permaculture Design Principles

Welcome to The RainCatcher

Your Santa Fe Landscaping, Irrigation & Rainwater Harvesting Experts

The RainCatcher, based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, specializes in making your world greener! We offer landscaping and hardscaping, rainwater harvesting, irrigation and water recycling systems, permaculture landscape design, and much more. As a locally-grown company, we believe in working with nature to create sustainable environments, using smart solutions. The RainCatcher provides design and installation of all sizes of rainwater catchment systems, cisterns above and below ground, drip irrigation, erosion control, greywater recycling and more! Take a look at what we do, and contact … Learn more >

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RainCatcher News

Rainwater and stormwater harvesting to heal the planet

Reese Baker, owner of The RainCatcher, shares the secrets for creating a healthy ecosystem – simply by capturing rainwater and stormwater, and building fungal-rich soils. In this inspiring and informative 5-minute video, he and his team show how they are filtering water, building a thriving natural habitat, and creating a more resilient and … Learn more >

Cisterns for Rainwater Storage – Above & Below Ground

Cisterns come in all shapes and sizes for use above ground or buried below ground and out of sight. Capturing free rainwater from your roof and other surfaces and storing it to be used for irrigation, drinking, or additional purposes makes sense in our high desert climate. Here are some examples of cisterns The RainCatcher … Learn more >

Water-Wise Permaculture Landscaping Design

Utilizing permaculture design to create sustainable landscapes, we develop landsites that accomplish many wonderful functions: build soil, grow food for us and wildlife, conserve water, moderate flood, erosion and drought conditions, create natural habitats, regulate pests, increase biodiversity, and … Learn more >

What are One Rock Dams and Pumice Wicks?

One Rock Dams, or "ORD" structures, are simple water harvesting techniques that work extremely well in our high desert ecosystem. The basic principle of water harvesting is to capture runoff water as high in the watershed as possible. This allows for infiltration and sediment control before water has a chance to move through the … Learn more >

Before & After Landscaping Projects

One of the most rewarding parts of our work is watching a landscape transform before our eyes: taking an existing situation or problem, designing a solution, and implementing the changes necessary to see the end result blossom. Using intelligent design and the principles of permaculture, and partnering with nature … Learn more >

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