The OASIS GREEN Guide

Arizona landscaping doesn't have to mean rocks and one lonely cactus. I'm sharing the vines, shrubs, and agaves that bring real color and texture to Valley yards, season after season.

One of the wonderful things about having an outdoor water feature in the Phoenix area is that we don't have to winterize our water features like they do in colder regions of the United States. That means my clients can literally run their water fountains and water features all year-round. However, because we are running our water features non-stop here, there are a few challenges worth taking note of.

After more than 30 years of designing landscapes across the Phoenix Valley, I've learned that the homeowners who end up happiest with their yards aren't the ones who found (or created) the trendiest photos online. They're the ones who chose a landscape style that actually matches their home

Most homeowners spend thousands on paint colors and front doors while completely ignoring the biggest visual feature on their property: the driveway. After 30 years in landscape construction, here are 16 real-project ideas that separate an ordinary driveway from one that stops people in their tracks

Here's the honest truth that I tell my own clients and family members: unless you're a master gardener who genuinely enjoys spending extra time babying a finicky plant through 115-degree summers, you're better off sticking with what actually works here in the Phoenix metro.

A well-done front yard almost always returns its value in curb appeal and home resale value.

When homeowners start with a clear vision, even a rough one, and build a realistic budget from there, the results are almost always better.

Knowing what you want is not the same as having a buildable, site-specific custom landscape design.