Desert Landscaping in Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix has 44 desert landscaping companies that confirm xeriscape or low-water work on their own websites, out of 427 landscape companies listed in the city. What sets this group apart is how many keep working on a yard after it is built: 32 of the 44, about 73%, also list ongoing maintenance. Another 34 design and install, so many Phoenix companies can take a conversion from plan to planting and then look after it while new plants settle in on drip.

Hardscape is the most common companion service, listed by 38 of the 44, followed by irrigation at 31 and landscape design plans at 29. Hawkeye Landscaping Inc pairs desert landscaping with 3D design, travertine and paver work, and irrigation installation and repair. Goodman's Landscape Maintenance, LLC, which says it has served the Phoenix area since 1984, lists xeriscape next to lawn care and rye overseeding, so it works on grass and gravel yards alike. Unwind Landscapes offers something less common, selling desert-adapted plants and native trees from its own nursery.

Exactly half of the group, 22 companies, mention commercial or HOA work. Shamrock Landscaping Inc describes turf conversions to desert landscaping for HOAs and apartment communities along with residential installs, and BrightView Landscapes lists xeriscape conversion and drought-tolerant planting inside a commercial maintenance offering. If you are converting one front yard, ask a commercially focused company how often it takes on single-home projects and who would run yours.

Desert Landscaping companies in Phoenix

Outdoor Xscapes

4.7(125 reviews on Google)

2149 W Mountain View Rd, Phoenix

  • Designs and installs
  • Ongoing maintenance
  • Hardscape and pavers
(602) 296-6255

MasterAZscapes LLC

4.4(173 reviews on Google)

1635 W Park View Ln #2, Phoenix

  • Designs and installs
  • Ongoing maintenance
  • Landscape design plans
(602) 975-3648

Desert Crest, LLC

5.0(36 reviews on Google)

704 W Happy Valley Rd, Phoenix

  • Designs and installs
  • Landscape design plans
  • Hardscape and pavers
(623) 780-8900

Lavish Landscaping

4.7(11 reviews on Google)

9440 N 26th St #115, Phoenix

  • Designs and installs
  • Ongoing maintenance
  • Landscape design plans
(623) 304-5329

Grounds Control

3.1(24 reviews on Google)

2960 E Elwood St, Phoenix

  • Designs and installs
  • Ongoing maintenance
  • Landscape design plans
(602) 304-0304

Senor Saguaro Llc

4.7(14 reviews on Google)

25219 N 9th Ave, Phoenix

  • Landscape design plans
  • Hardscape and pavers
  • Desert and xeriscape
(623) 261-4779

Floor Associates

4.0(1 review on Google)

1425 N 1st St #1607, Phoenix

  • Landscape design plans
  • Desert and xeriscape
  • Commercial and HOA
(602) 462-1425

Phoenix yards are hot and dry, which puts weight on the plant list. Ask what container sizes are quoted, how long plants are guaranteed and what the guarantee asks of you. Get the rock type, quantity and depth in writing, along with whether weed barrier goes under it, and ask whether trees and smaller plants get separate drip zones. If the company will also maintain the yard, find out who changes the controller schedule as the plants grow.

Of the 44, 16 matched an active ROC licence on the posting list dated 7 October 2026, about 36%, which is below the 43% share for desert landscaping companies across Arizona. Fifteen of those hold a CR-21, and one matched a B licence rather than a 21-class one. The other 28 could not be matched on the ROC list. Ask any company which licence class covers the work on your quote and check it in the ROC's free contractor search before signing.

Common questions about desert landscaping in Phoenix

Will a Phoenix desert landscaper maintain the yard after a grass conversion?

Many will. Of the 44 Phoenix companies listed for desert landscaping, 32 also offer ongoing maintenance, close to three in four. Ask how often crews visit, whether drip adjustments during the first months are included, and whether replacing plants that fail is covered by the plant guarantee or billed as extra work.

Can one Phoenix company handle the desert planting and a new patio together?

Usually. Hardscape and pavers appear on 38 of the 44 Phoenix desert landscaping listings, and 34 of the 44 design and install. One crew can plan the patio edges, grading and drip lines at the same time. Ask for the patio, the planting and the rock to be priced as separate lines so each part can be compared.

How do I check whether a Phoenix desert landscaping company is licensed?

Ask for the ROC number and look it up in the Registrar of Contractors' free contractor search. Of the 44 Phoenix companies here, 16 matched an active licence on the 7 October 2026 list and 15 hold a CR-21. The remaining 28 could not be matched on the ROC list, sometimes because of a different trading name, so ask which licence class covers your job.

Should I mix artificial turf into a desert yard in Phoenix?

Some homeowners keep a small turf area for dogs or children inside a gravel and native-plant design. Of the 44 Phoenix desert landscaping companies, 21 also install artificial turf. Ask how the turf edge meets the rock, how drainage under the turf is handled, and whether drip lines are kept clear of the turf base.

More in Phoenix

All 427 landscape companies in Phoenix, including companies that do not list desert landscaping. Also in Phoenix: artificial turf (69), pavers and hardscape (123), irrigation and sprinkler (118), landscape maintenance (131), landscape design (115), commercial and hoa landscaping (111), outdoor kitchens and living spaces (64), landscape lighting (59). The desert landscaping guide for Arizona covers what to ask before you hire.

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