Xeriscape Done Right Is Beautiful
Most "desert landscaping" in Tucson is a truckload of gravel and three sad bushes. Real xeriscape design layers heights, textures and bloom seasons, a saguaro or ocotillo for drama, agaves and barrels for structure, Texas rangers and red bird of paradise for color, so your yard looks alive every month of the year on a fraction of the water.
We design and install desert landscapes for front yards, backyards and full properties across Tucson, Oro Valley, Marana, Vail, Sahuarita and Corona de Tucson.
What We Install
- Desert plant palettes: cactus, succulents, flowering natives and shade trees chosen for your exposure and soil
- Decorative rock & boulders: multiple rock colors and sizes, mounded contours, and boulder placements that look natural, not dumped
- Drip irrigation systems: professionally zoned drip with smart timers, so every plant gets exactly what it needs
- Front yard curb appeal packages: the fastest way to change what your home says from the street
- Landscape lighting: uplights on saguaros and trees that make your yard stunning after sunset
Pair It with Hardscape for a Full Transformation
Planting is the finishing layer of a great yard. Combined with a paver patio, artificial turf or a pergola, desert landscaping turns a lot into a resort. For complete projects, start with a 3D landscape design. See the whole yard before we plant a single agave, with the design fee credited toward your build.
What Does Desert Landscaping Cost?
Every yard is different, so we quote per project after an on-site visit. Front yard refreshes are the most affordable place to start; complete front-and-back transformations that include hardscape start around $15,000. Your quote is itemized, so you can phase the work if you prefer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What plants work best for Tucson landscaping?
We design with proven Sonoran Desert performers: saguaro, ocotillo, agave, golden barrel, Texas ranger, red bird of paradise, desert spoon, palo verde and mesquite. The right plant palette gives you color and structure year-round with minimal water.
Does xeriscaping actually save money?
Yes. Converting turf or thirsty planting to xeriscape with drip irrigation typically cuts outdoor water use by 50% to 75%. It also reduces maintenance, no mowing and far less pruning and fertilizing.
Do you install drip irrigation systems?
Yes. Every planting project includes a professionally designed drip irrigation system with a smart timer, sized to each plant's needs. We also repair and retrofit existing drip systems as part of larger projects.