A garden is a perfect addition to any outdoor landscape, but this can be a difficult thing to manage in Arizona or any other dry, desert climate. With an average annual rainfall of only 9.2 inches in Gilbert, a garden of drought resistant plants can help bring your yard to life while not [...]
If you have your own swimming pool, you are one of the lucky ones. Here in the East Valley of Phoenix, some people use their swimming pools all year long. Swimming pool maintenance doesn't have to be difficult, but knowing how to properly maintain your pool will make it last longer and be a safer [...]
We have just posted a new video on our Arizona Landscape Design YouTube Channel. This one is a landscape makeover including artistic paver walkways and a new pool deck as well as an outdoor kitchen area. Let us show you how we can create a professional Arizona landscape design for you. To view the video [...]
Rock Waterfalls You see them around in people's backyards and the entrances to communities, and they can give the landscape a cool refreshing feel. What are they? Rock Waterfalls! And the coolest thing about them here in the Arizona desert is they have water! Rock waterfalls are a landscaping feature installed by a [...]
The East Valley of Phoenix Arizona is a great place to live; outdoor living that is. With the beautiful weather that we experience all year long, it can be a time to enjoy your backyard landscape, designed by your local Arizona landscape designer. Let Dream Retreats Landscape Design and Contracting Services show you how to [...]
We just completed a landscape remodel project here in the East Valley of Phoenix. The project involved adding new landscape pavers over an existing pool deck and part of the lawn area. Travertine tile was used for the paving material. The project turned out great. We have uploaded several other videos to our Arizona Landscaping [...]
Have you ever tried to lay a landscape walkway or patio? There is definitely a good way and a bad way to lay landscape walkway and patio landscape pavers. The Bad way will lead to uneven surfaces. The Good way will lead to a long lasting and beautiful patio or walkway. Laying a patio, pool [...]
Yep, its heating up around here in Arizona and alot of us our thinking about our swimming pools. We are not only thinking about jumping in, but how can we make them look a little nicer. So lets talk about landscaping around the pool with plants, patios, fencing, and lighting. Plants Soften the edges Plants [...]