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Residential desert landscape design

Desert gardens that thrive on less.

We design beautiful, low-water yards rooted in native plants and eco-friendly practices. They are made to suit your home, our climate, and the way you live outdoors.

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Our approach

Designed for the desert, not against it.

A thirsty lawn is hard to keep alive in a dry climate. We work with the land and the climate to create yards that look good all year, cost less to run, and give back to the local ecosystem.

Low water

Xeriscape design, smart plant grouping and efficient drip irrigation can cut outdoor water use dramatically compared to traditional turf.

Eco-friendly

Native and adapted plants support pollinators and birds. Permeable surfaces and rainwater harvesting help keep water on your property.

Low maintenance

No mowing and no weekly fuss. Desert plants that are well chosen and well placed mostly look after themselves, so you can just enjoy the yard.

Services

Everything your yard needs, from first sketch to final stone.

01

Residential landscape design

Custom plans for front yards, backyards and courtyards, built around your home's style and how you use the space.

02

Xeriscape conversions

We remove the thirsty lawn and replace it with a desert landscape full of texture that uses a fraction of the water.

03

Native & drought-tolerant planting

Plant selections chosen to look good in every season, attract pollinators, and thrive in sun and heat.

04

Drip irrigation & rainwater harvesting

Efficient watering systems, rain gardens and swales that make every drop count.

05

Hardscape

Pavers, decomposed granite, gravel, boulders, dry creek beds and pathways that hold it all together.

06

Outdoor living

Fire pits, shade structures, seating areas and landscape lighting for those long desert evenings.

How it works

A simple process, start to bloom.

  1. 1

    Consultation

    We visit your property, learn your goals, and take note of sun, soil, drainage and how you live outdoors.

  2. 2

    Design

    You get a custom plan with plant palette, materials and irrigation, and we refine it together.

  3. 3

    Install

    Our crew brings the design to life with care for your home and minimal disruption.

  4. 4

    Thrive

    We share care tips and watering schedules so your garden keeps cheering for years.

Plant palette

A few of our favorite desert dwellers.

Every garden is different, but these hardy natives and adapted plants show up in a lot of our designs.

  • Agave
  • Ocotillo
  • Palo verde
  • Desert marigold
  • Prickly pear
  • Salvia

Let's grow something

Book your free consultation.

Tell us a little about your yard and what you're dreaming of. We'll get back to you within two business days.