Backyard Landscaping in Arizona
Tanner Landscape & Design is your go‑to backyard landscaping partner serving Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, Gilbert, and Chandler, Arizona. If you’re ready to transform your outdoor living space into a year‑round oasis, we’re here to bring inspired design, expert craftsmanship, and Arizona‑savvy solutions that align with your lifestyle and budget.
Whether you’re looking for a full overhaul or thoughtful enhancements—think patios, fire features, native planting, lighting, and water‑wise design—we’ll guide you through every step. Let’s dig into what “backyard landscaping” means, why it matters in our desert climate, and how we create custom outdoor environments that are both beautiful and functional.
What Does Backyard Landscaping Mean?
Backyard landscaping is more than just planting shrubs and laying sod. It’s about working with your property’s natural contours, climate, and way you live to craft an outdoor space that feels like an extension of your home. At Tanner Landscape & Design, we define backyard landscaping as:
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Designing and installing outdoor living features (patios, seating, fire pits, pergolas)
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Choosing plants and materials tailored to the Arizona desert climate
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Optimizing functionality (zones for relaxing, dining, kids/pets, entertaining)
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Integrating lighting, irrigation, and low‑maintenance strategies
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Providing a seamless installation process from concept to completion
In our service area of Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, Gilbert, and Chandler, where the heat, sun exposure, and water restrictions pose unique challenges, effective backyard landscaping must balance aesthetics with climate‑smart design.
Why Backyard Landscaping Adds Value and Enjoyment
Investing in backyard landscaping offers more than just visual appeal. Here are some compelling benefits that we reference regularly in our practice:
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A well‑designed landscape gives you more outdoor living space, extending usable areas beyond the interior of your home.
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It enhances your property’s aesthetics and therefore its market value.
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Thoughtful planting and design can improve your well‑being, offering stress relief, relaxation and connection to nature.
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Especially in climates like Arizona’s, water‑wise and low‑maintenance landscaping pays off long‑term in reduced upkeep and irrigation costs.
When you choose Tanner Landscape & Design for your backyard landscaping, you’re investing in more than landscaping, you’re investing in lifestyle, comfort, and long‑term value.
Our Service Areas: Queen Creek | San Tan Valley | Gilbert | Chandler | Surrounding Areas
We proudly serve homeowners throughout the greater East Valley of Arizona, including:
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Queen Creek, AZ: Tailored designs for newer home communities and larger desert lots.
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San Tan Valley, AZ: Ideal for families looking to maximize their outdoor space.
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Gilbert, AZ: Infill properties and higher‑density neighborhoods, where smart design is essential.
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Chandler, AZ: Mature lots and unique site constraints, we adapt to each site’s character.
No matter the location, we bring local expertise: understanding soil conditions, sun orientation, HOA guidelines, and water‑conservation standards to ensure your backyard landscaping succeeds.
Our Backyard Landscaping Process
At Tanner Landscape & Design we follow a streamlined process to ensure your backyard landscaping project is smooth, transparent, and tailored exactly to your needs.
Initial Consultation & Site Review
We start with a site visit in Queen Creek / San Tan Valley / Gilbert / Chandler. We’ll discuss your vision for your backyard landscaping—whether it's a cozy fire‑pit gathering area, full outdoor kitchen, or drought‑resistant native garden. We’ll review sun/shade patterns, existing drainage/soil conditions, and identify opportunities.
Concept Design & Budgeting
Next, we can provide conceptual sketches and layout options showing patio zones, pathways, planting beds, lighting, and any structural elements. We’ll present budget ranges so you can make informed decisions aligned with your goals and finances.
Final Design & Material Selection
Once you approve the concept, we refine the design, choose finishes (pavers, stone, turf, plants), select lighting fixtures and irrigation systems. We’ll also incorporate desert‑appropriate plants and low‑maintenance hardscape materials, recognizing the demands of our Arizona environment.
Build & Install
Our skilled crew executes the backyard landscaping plan: grading, hardscape installation, planting, lighting wiring, irrigation, and finishing touches. We minimize disruption and keep you informed at each stage.
Handover & Maintenance Planning
At completion we walk you through the features of your new outdoor space and provide maintenance recommendations. Because we know a well‑maintained landscape stays beautiful and lasts longer, we include easy care guidance.
Specialized Backyard Landscaping Features We Offer
When you partner with us, you gain access to a full palette of features designed for backyard landscaping in the East Valley. Here are some of the options we bring to life:
Hardscape Patios & Fire Features
We design patios and fire pits that invite gathering, leveraging materials that complement Arizona architecture and climate. These hardscape elements create durable, high‑use zones for entertaining and relaxation.
Low‑Maintenance Planting & Native Landscape
We specialize in selecting plants that thrive in Arizona’s climate—what works here is vastly different from humid regions. Low‑maintenance, drought‑tolerant design saves you water and time. Big Rock Landscaping+1
Irrigation & Lighting
A smart irrigation system keeps your backyard landscaping lush without waste. And well‑placed lighting extends your enjoyment into evening hours, highlighting features and improving safety.
Outdoor Kitchen & Dining Areas
If you love to entertain, we can design outdoor kitchens, built‑in grills, seating walls, and dining zones that make your backyard the year‑round favorite spot.
Water Features & Shade Structures
Water features can add a calming element, and shade structures (pergolas, shade sails) help mitigate sun exposure—especially important in Chandler or Gilbert sun.
Turf Alternatives & Artificial Turf
Whether you want a small patch of natural turf or prefer artificial options for low maintenance, we can design the right solution for your site, lifestyle and budget.
Why Choose Tanner Landscape & Design for Your Backyard Landscaping
Here are the reasons our clients in Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, Gilbert and Chandler trust us for their backyard landscaping needs:
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Local expertise: We know the East Valley’s soils, plants, sun exposure and restrictions—essential for successful landscaping in Arizona.
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End‑to‑end service: From concept through build, we manage everything so you don’t have to juggle contractors.
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Design‑forward approach: We create outdoor spaces that look gorgeous and function for the way you live.
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Focus on sustainability & maintenance: We don’t just build landscapes; we build landscapes that save you time and expense in the long run.
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Quality, transparency, communication: We keep you in the loop, provide accurate estimates, and aim for on‑time completion.
Costs vary widely depending on scope, materials, and features. We provide free consultations and transparent budgeting so you know where your investment goes. Some elements like patios or low‑water planting may cost less, while full outdoor kitchens or water features will be more.
Timeline depends on size and complexity. A simple patio and planting may take a few weeks; larger builds with hardscape, structures, lighting and planting may take 4–6 weeks or more. We plan scheduling around seasonal demands to ensure efficient completion.
Because we work in Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, Gilbert and Chandler, we select plants adapted to high sun, low rainfall, and desert conditions. This means fewer irrigation needs and less maintenance over time.
Absolutely. In fact, low‑maintenance and drought‑tolerant design is a key part of what we do. Using Arizona‑friendly plants, efficient irrigation, and smart hardscape layouts helps your backyard look great with less effort.
Yes. Properly designed irrigation and lighting are integral to a successful outdoor space. We integrate both into the overall plan so everything works and looks cohesive.
Yes. With proper shade features, seating zones, lighting and water elements, your backyard can be a favorite space from early spring to late fall (and often beyond) in the East Valley.
Take the Next Step: Let’s Begin Your Backyard Landscaping Journey
If you’re ready to transform your yard into something exceptional—tailored for the Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, Gilbert or Chandler area—let’s talk. Contact Tanner Landscape & Design today for a no‑obligation consultation. Together we’ll map your vision, align it with your budget, and create a plan that makes your outdoor space the place you love to be.