
Tempe Landscape Design
Front and back yard plans and full installs, from the first sketch to the last plant.
A landscape install starts with a plan: where people walk and sit, where shade is needed, which areas stay green and which go desert, and how water gets to every plant. We sketch that out with you before anything is dug.
Then the yard is cleared, graded so rain moves away from the house, and the irrigation goes in before plants, rock and boulders. Doing it in that order keeps drip lines buried and the finished yard clean.
Plant choices lean on species that handle full sun, reflected heat and occasional frost in the Valley, placed with room to grow so you are not pruning them back every season.


Curb appeal with a clear walkway, layered desert plants and a shade tree.

Patios, play space, planting beds and shade where you actually spend time.

A drawn layout with plant choices so you see the yard before it is built.

Holes dug wide, soil prepared and each plant on its own drip emitters.
| Stage | What happens |
|---|---|
| Walkthrough | Measure the yard, check sun, drainage and existing irrigation |
| Plan | Layout, plant list, materials and a written estimate |
| Clearing | Old grass, dead plants and debris removed and hauled away |
| Grading | Soil shaped so water drains away from the house |
| Irrigation | Drip lines, valves and controller installed and tested |
| Planting and finish | Trees, shrubs, boulders, granite or rock and edging |
A front yard often takes several days of work once materials are on site. Larger front-and-back projects with hardscape and lighting take longer. You get a schedule with your estimate.
Yes. Healthy, established trees and shrubs are often worth keeping, and we design around them.
Many Tempe HOAs require approval for front yard changes. We can provide a plan and plant list for your submittal.
Plants chosen for Valley heat, planted correctly and on drip irrigation have the best chance. Fall planting gives them the longest head start.
Tell us about the yard and how you want to use it. We will walk it and put together a plan.
Free estimate, no obligation