Oasis Green

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.

In my opinion, the best backyard designs are built to support real life—not just the way a space looks on installation day. Families change, children grow, and the way a backyard is used will naturally evolve over time. A thoughtful original layout makes it possible to update materials, features, and landscaping years later without losing the character and functionality that made the space special in the first place.