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Great Landscape Designs in Arizona

admin — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 19:58:56 +0000

Water conservation continues to be a major theme of Arizona homeowners’ landscape designs. One obvious reason is because of the hot, dry climate in Arizona . Another reason is that the state’s population has continued to grow over the last few decades, making the best use of our water resources critical. A popular landscape design option for Arizona homeowners continues to be bringing the beauty of the natural Sonoran desert into their frontyard and backyard landscaping. Xeriscape landscape designs use plants that require minimal or no irrigation.

Arizona Landscape & Design by Dream Retreats

At Dream Retreats Landscape & Design we take pride in designing and constructing beautiful and functional Arizona landscape environments that fit our customers needs. Homeowners from Scottsdale to Gilbert/Chandler, Queen Creek to Phoenix, and Mesa to Peoria can count on a professional landscape design and construction. Our attention to customer service sets us apart from our competitors. Dream Retreats is an Arizona Licensed Landscape Contractor. We are licensed, bonded and an Accredited Better Business Bureau member with an A+ rating.

Outdoor Kitchens Arizona Style

admin — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 22:24:04 +0000

Outdoor Kitchen

Who doesn’t love eating outside? And to make it even better, think about grilling outdoors without wheeling out your grill or imagine the possibility of having the convenience all of your cooking supplies available for you outdoors anytime you need. Dream Retreats, your Arizona landscape contractor, builds outdoor kitchens with the same care and skill as all of the backyard landscaping that we do. Pricing for an custom outdoor kitchen is typically less expensive then your home’s kitchen and depend on the amenities, mason work involved, and the brand and type of grill equipment you choose. But, to a grill pro; like most of us like to think we are, having an outdoor barbecue is priceless. If you are just starting to check out the permissibility of having a outdoor kitchen or are ready to start getting quotes for that new grilling space, make sure you use a reputable landscape contractor like Dream Retreats and give us a call.

Outdoor living areas are where families and friends spend time eating, drinking, and just enjoying each other. And here in Arizona, we can be outdoors almost all year. A current upward trend in landscaping is the outdoor kitchen, equipped with refrigerators, sinks, counters, and grills. With the amount of time that we can spend outdoors, create an outdoor living space that is the best it can be, even if you only have a small area to work with in your backyard. Dream Retreats landscape contractors, we design outdoor landscape space and apply our expertise to make a your outdoor kitchen ready for you to start entertaining your friends and family, or maybe even host the block party!

Much like your home’s indoor kitchen, your outdoor kitchen is an investment in your home, and your lifestyle. And because it is part of the home and an investment, the design should be done and implemented professionally by a licensed landscape contractor. Dream Retreats will guide you through the choices of what type of counters, material, location, and even the type of grill to use to ensure we are creating the most functional kitchen for you.

Our outdoor kitchens can include any of the following…and more:

* Custom Built Islands for Grilling
* Custom Build Wood, Gas or Coal Fireplaces & Fire Pits
* Outdoor Refrigerators
* Integrated Lighting Designs
* Extensive Space Planning & Designs

We offer free quotes and will meet with you to discuss all of your options. Give us a call and start planning your outdoor kitchen today.

Design Elements for Arizona Landscapes: Pergolas

admin — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:00:40 +0000

Pergola image taken from Wikipedia

Pergolas are almost as much fun to say as they are to have in your yard. To put it simply, a pergola is a garden feature forming a shaded area using pillars that support cross beams and a sturdy open lattice. The lattice is not always present, and anything can be used as a top to provide shade.

A pergola is a much sought after element for many Arizona landscapes, where shade in your yard is at a premium. The shade can be used to provide a play area for kids or if part of your garden requires more shade than the rest. Once you do have one installed, they can be decorated with vines or any number of plants to give an almost unlimited number of looks.

Most commonly, pergolas are built from red cedar, but any weather resistant wood will work and they are also commonly painted or stained for an extra level of protection from the elements. This is essential in Arizona, as we may not have the rainfall, but the extreme sun can be just as damaging when it comes to unprotected wood structures.

The pergola is so popular when it comes to landscaping, since it is such a versatile structure. A landscape contractor may use it as a focal point for an entire backyard design, or a homeowner may build their own to use as shade for a small porch swing. The possibilities are as endless as your imagination. As far as complexity goes, pergolas can range from a weekend project for most homeowners to large scale landscape contractor jobs. Drop us a line in the comments or on our home page with questions about pergolas or if you would like an estimate on any sized project.

Arizona’s Premier Landscape Design Company

admin — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:19:38 +0000

The East Valley of Phoenix Arizona is a great place to live; outdoor living that is. All year long 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 use your outdoor space to include patios, fireplaces or barbecues. Let us show you how we can take these elements and incorporate them into your existing landscape or how we can design a landscape for you that is custom and fits into the Arizona Desert landscaping.

We can be your complete Arizona landscape contractors by providing detailed designs for your outdoor living area as well as the man-power to implement that design. From outdoor fireplace to pool decking, putting greens, and outdoor kitchens. We have been the premier Arizona landscape designer and contractor for 20 years in the East Valley.

Give us a call and start your Dream Retreat today.

New Arizona Landscape Makeover Completed

admin — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:26:38 +0000

We’ve completed another landscape makeover in Gilbert, AZ. The project involved removing the existing front lawn area, sidewalk, and plants.

We installed a new landscape paver walkway, new sod lawn, a water feature along the entrance walkway and new plants.

We have video of the project that you can see that highlights the project from the initial ground breaking to the final landscape completion.

View our entire YouTube landscaping channel to see other landscape design projects that we have worked on.