Luxury Landscape Design · Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix Landscape Design & Installation
Design-build landscape contracting for Arcadia, Biltmore, North Phoenix & surrounding prestige communities
Schedule a Consultation -Phoenix Market
Phoenix Landscape Design & Installation Specialists
Phoenix's most sought-after residential neighborhoods share a characteristic that makes them rewarding to work in: homeowners who take the outdoor environment seriously. In Arcadia, that means a renovation market where properties built in the 1970s and 80s are being transformed with new hardscape, mature plantings, courts for sports, and outdoor kitchen complexes that match the architectural ambition of the interiors. In the Biltmore corridor, it means homeowners who entertain and care deeply about how the exterior transitions from inside to out. In North Phoenix - Grayhawk, Desert Ridge, and the estates pushing toward Cave Creek - it means large lots, newer construction, and the opportunity to build resort-caliber outdoor environments from the ground up.
Lone Star Landscaping has been doing this work in Phoenix for over 25 years. We know the permit process at the City of Phoenix. We know the soil conditions in Arcadia versus the caliche hardpan common to North Phoenix lots. We understand what irrigation engineering looks like in a yard that has 20 mature citrus trees and what it looks like on a clean slate desert lot. These are not interchangeable problems, and a contractor who treats them as such delivers inferior results.
We are a design-build firm - the team that designs your project is the team that builds it. No separate design firm, no handoff to a subcontracted crew. One team, one contract, one accountable relationship from site walk to final walkthrough.
The Phoenix Difference
What Every Phoenix Project Requires
North Phoenix Is Our Home Market
Our office is in North Phoenix. We have been building projects in this market for over 25 years. We know the soil conditions, the permit timelines at the City of Phoenix, the HOA requirements in Grayhawk and Desert Ridge, and the irrigation engineering that large desert lots require. This is not a secondary market for us - it is where we work every day.
Arcadia & Renovation Expertise
Renovation work in Arcadia requires a different skill set than new-build construction. Working around existing mature trees, navigating irrigation systems that have been modified over decades, tying new hardscape into existing footings, and matching the architectural character of a 1970s ranch home - these are skills that come from doing this work repeatedly, not occasionally.
Integrated Design-Build
The team that designs your project is the same team that builds it. No handoff to a separate installation contractor, no translation errors, no blame-shifting if something needs to be adjusted in the field. One team, one contract, one accountable relationship.
25 Years and 500+ Completed Projects
A track record this long means a reference list that's deep, a material supplier network that's proven, and a crew that has encountered virtually every site condition Phoenix residential work presents. Homeowners and their architects can see completed work in their own neighborhoods before making a hiring decision.
What We Build Here
Phoenix Outdoor Living Services
Basketball Courts
Full-size and half-court residential basketball court construction
Explore Basketball
Ramadas & Pergolas
Custom shade structures, ramadas, pergolas, and covered outdoor living
Explore Shade
Communities We Know
Phoenix Neighborhoods We Serve
Lone Star works across Phoenix neighborhoods with different lot conditions, HOA expectations, renovation challenges, and outdoor living priorities.
The Work
Signature Phoenix Projects
Arcadia
Outdoor Kitchen & Paver Patio
Renovation-focused outdoor living with paver surfaces, mature landscape coordination, and entertainment-ready planning.
North Phoenix
Estate Court & Shade Build
Court planning with shade, hardscape, lighting, and landscape integration for a larger residential lot.
Biltmore Corridor
Evening Landscape Environment
Low-voltage lighting, specimen plants, and hardscape details designed for entertaining after sunset.
How It Works
From First Call to Final Walk
Site Consultation
We begin at your Phoenix property. We walk the site, photograph existing conditions, review grade and drainage, and listen to how you use the space and what you want it to become. Arcadia renovation projects get particular attention to existing hardscape, mature trees, and irrigation infrastructure that will need to be worked around or replaced.
Design Development
Our design team produces a detailed plan - hardscape layout, planting plan, lighting zones, drainage, and elevations where needed. For HOA-governed Phoenix properties, we format the submittal package for ARC review. You approve the design before we move to permitting.
Permitting & Scheduling
We pull permits with the City of Phoenix and coordinate any HOA or municipal requirements. We give you a production schedule before work begins.
Installation & Final Walkthrough
Our crew installs the project. At completion, we walk the finished space with you, address punch-list items on the spot, and provide care guidance for every element installed.
Client Feedback
What Phoenix Homeowners Value
Design Accountability
Phoenix homeowners typically come to Lone Star for one accountable design-build team rather than a handoff between separate designers and installers.
Neighborhood Familiarity
The work changes between Arcadia renovation sites, Biltmore entertaining spaces, and North Phoenix estate lots. That local context affects the plan before construction starts.
Sister Company
Pool Design in Phoenix - Copper Leaf Pools
Pool and spa construction in Phoenix is handled by our sister company, Copper Leaf Pools. On projects where both a pool and a landscape are involved, Lone Star and Copper Leaf work together under a coordinated project plan - Lone Star handles the landscape, hardscape, and outdoor living; Copper Leaf handles the pool and spa. This coordination eliminates the gaps that arise when two separate contractors share a project site without a unified plan.
Copper Leaf Pools works in the same Phoenix markets, under the same ownership, and with the same standard of precision that Lone Star brings to landscape. If your project includes a pool, the right path is a combined conversation.
Visit Copper Leaf Pools -Credentials & Trust
Built by a Team That Knows Phoenix
Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions About Working in Phoenix
What Phoenix neighborhoods does Lone Star Landscaping serve?
Our primary Phoenix markets are Arcadia, the Biltmore corridor, and North Phoenix - including Grayhawk, Desert Ridge, and the communities extending toward Cave Creek and Carefree. We also serve Ahwatukee and the South Mountain foothills. Our office is located in North Phoenix at 19305 N. 28th St.
Do you do renovation work on older Phoenix properties?
Yes - renovation and upgrade work, particularly in Arcadia, makes up a significant portion of our Phoenix project volume. We are experienced in working around existing mature trees, aging irrigation infrastructure, and original hardscape that needs to be tied into or replaced. Arcadia renovation projects require a different approach than clean-slate new construction, and we have the experience to execute both well.
Does Lone Star handle Phoenix city permits?
Yes. We pull all required permits with the City of Phoenix and manage the permitting process as part of our scope. For HOA-governed properties, we handle ARC submittal packages as well.
Does Lone Star Landscaping do maintenance in Phoenix?
No. We are a design-build firm only. We design and install - we do not offer ongoing maintenance services.
Who handles pool construction on Phoenix projects?
Pool and spa construction is handled by our sister company, Copper Leaf Pools (copperleafpools.com). On combined landscape and pool projects, both companies work together under one coordinated plan.
Contact Us
Start Your Phoenix Landscape Project
We accept a limited number of new projects each season. If you're planning a landscape, hardscape, or outdoor living project at your Phoenix property, we'd welcome the conversation. Call us at 602-992-7827 or use the contact form to schedule a site consultation.
Phone 602-992-7827
Email design@lonestaraz.com
Lone Star Landscaping designs and installs luxury landscapes throughout Phoenix, AZ, including Arcadia (85018), Biltmore (85016), North Phoenix (85050, 85054, 85085), Ahwatukee (85044, 85048), Cave Creek, and Carefree. ROC164481 (Residential) - ROC164480 (Commercial).
