Custom Backyard Landscaping

Create Your Dream Outdoor Space With Beautiful, Functional Landscaping Designed to Your Vision

Exceptional Backyard Designs

When We Say Landscape, We Mean Outdoor Living

Landscaping is about crafting a complete outdoor experience that enhances your lifestyle and connects you to Arizona’s stunning desert beauty. We design custom backyards that maximize year-round outdoor living, blending lush or low-maintenance plantings with thoughtfully integrated features like shade structures, fire pits, water elements, and outdoor kitchens. From elegant walkways and cozy seating areas to vibrant gardens and striking focal points, every detail is designed to create a space for relaxation, entertainment, and lasting memories.

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Outdoor Living Solutions

At California Pools & Landscape, we create thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces that blend beauty, function, and lifestyle. From custom hardscapes and shade structures to fire features, water elements, outdoor kitchens, and built-in seating, every detail is designed to enhance the way you enjoy your backyard. Whether you're dreaming of a peaceful retreat or the ultimate entertainment hub, our expert team will bring your vision to life with a seamless, stunning design that stands the test of time.

Landscape Elements That Elevate Your Backyard

Turf & Lawns

Transform your outdoor space with premium artificial turf, lush natural lawns, and custom putting greens designed for year-round beauty and performance. Our high-quality synthetic turf delivers the perfect balance of durability and aesthetics, making it ideal for families, pets, and golf enthusiasts alike. Whether you prefer the rich feel of real grass or the low-maintenance appeal of artificial options, we create stunning landscapes tailored to Arizona’s unique climate.

Lighting

Bring your landscape to life after dark with expertly designed outdoor lighting that enhances beauty, safety, and ambiance. Our custom lighting solutions highlight architectural features, illuminate pathways, and create a warm, inviting glow for your outdoor living spaces. From soft accent lighting to bold focal points, we craft elegant designs that make your yard shine, night after night.

Plantings

Arizona’s natural beauty comes to life with our carefully curated plant selections, featuring vibrant cacti, drought-tolerant shrubs, and stunning accent plants. We design landscapes that blend color, texture, and function, ensuring your yard thrives in the desert climate with minimal maintenance. Whether you're looking for a lush oasis or a modern xeriscape, our expert team creates landscapes that are as beautiful as they are sustainable.

Trees

Frame your outdoor space with striking desert trees and elegant palms that provide shade, beauty, and character. Our tree selection includes iconic Arizona species like mesquites and palo verdes, as well as majestic palms that add a resort-style feel to your backyard. Expert placement and care ensure your trees enhance your landscape while thriving in the Arizona sun.

Pathways & Gardens

Define your outdoor space with custom pathways, serene garden beds, and decorative gravel that add structure and style to your landscape. From natural stone walkways to contemporary paver designs, we create functional and visually appealing paths that connect your outdoor spaces seamlessly. Our expert touch ensures every detail, from gravel choices to garden accents, enhances your home's overall aesthetic and complements the Arizona landscape.

Transform your outdoor space with premium artificial turf, lush natural lawns, and custom putting greens designed for year-round beauty and performance. Our high-quality synthetic turf delivers the perfect balance of durability and aesthetics, making it ideal for families, pets, and golf enthusiasts alike. Whether you prefer the rich feel of real grass or the low-maintenance appeal of artificial options, we create stunning landscapes tailored to Arizona’s unique climate.

Arizona’s natural beauty comes to life with our carefully curated plant selections, featuring vibrant cacti, drought-tolerant shrubs, and stunning accent plants. We design landscapes that blend color, texture, and function, ensuring your yard thrives in the desert climate with minimal maintenance. Whether you're looking for a lush oasis or a modern xeriscape, our expert team creates landscapes that are as beautiful as they are sustainable.

Define your outdoor space with custom pathways, serene garden beds, and decorative gravel that add structure and style to your landscape. From natural stone walkways to contemporary paver designs, we create functional and visually appealing paths that connect your outdoor spaces seamlessly. Our expert touch ensures every detail, from gravel choices to garden accents, enhances your home's overall aesthetic and complements the Arizona landscape.

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Finding the Perfect Landscape Design for Your Lifestyle

Designing your landscape offers endless possibilities. Consider adding features like a raised garden, a putting green, or tranquil lighting for visual interest and functional zones. Arizona's natural beauty or elevated spaces can turn your backyard into a personal paradise. Consider adding features like a raised seating area with a negative-edge pool or a backyard putting green for visual interest and functional zones. Blend landscape styles for a unique, custom look that suits your lifestyle and enhances your outdoor space.

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Lush Landscaping

Lush Landscaping

A lush, greenery-filled oasis brings the beauty of nature to your backyard with dense plantings, mature shade trees, and expansive lawn areas. This style creates a refreshing, resort-like atmosphere with vibrant foliage and cooling shade, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. With a mix of soft grass, colorful flowers, and layered plant life, it offers a serene escape from the Arizona heat.

Tropical Landscaping

Tropical Landscaping

Transform your yard into a paradise-inspired retreat with swaying palm trees, vibrant hibiscus, and strategically placed boulders for a natural, island-like feel. Lush plantings and exotic greenery create a relaxing and visually striking escape, bringing a Hawaiian resort-style ambiance to your outdoor space. Whether poolside or throughout your landscape, this tropical approach enhances your yard with bold colors and rich, natural beauty.

Xeriscape

Xeriscape

A stunning, low-water landscape design that embraces the natural beauty of Arizona with drought-tolerant plants, native trees, and striking cacti. Xeriscaping reduces water usage while maintaining a visually appealing, dynamic landscape that thrives in the desert climate. With artfully placed rock formations, vibrant succulents, and unique textures, this style offers both sustainability and sophistication.

Low Maintenance Landscaping

Low Maintenance Landscaping

Designed for effortless beauty, this Arizona-friendly landscaping style incorporates artificial turf, decorative gravel, and hardy, drought-resistant shrubs and trees. With minimal upkeep required, this approach offers a clean, polished look that remains beautiful year-round. Perfect for homeowners who want a stylish, functional yard without the hassle of frequent watering and maintenance.

Transitional Spaces

Transitional Spaces

A well-planned landscape that seamlessly blends multiple functional areas, such as play zones, garden beds, entertainment spaces, and meditative retreats. This design maximizes every inch of your yard, ensuring a thoughtful flow between relaxation, recreation, and utility. By incorporating distinct yet cohesive elements, transitional landscaping creates an inviting and versatile outdoor environment tailored to your lifestyle.

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Our Landscaping Process

California Pools & Landscape has transformed outdoor spaces for over 37 years, delivering one-of-a-kind backyard designs tailored to each homeowner's unique vision. Every project is different, reflecting individual needs, style, and functionality, and the cost is no exception. To help you navigate the costs of creating your dream backyard, we’ve compiled resources that break down the key factors influencing your project’s scope and budget:

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Vision & Consultation

Our process begins with understanding your vision and lifestyle. We ask about your preferences for look, feel, and functionality and provide a platform for you to share your wish list. We’ll take into account your property size, shape, and desired style. Whether that’s a desert oasis with boulders and succulents or a lush, vibrant retreat with flowering plants and grassy areas.

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Design & 3D Modeling

Once we understand your vision, our team creates a custom design plan. We use advanced 3D modeling to bring your landscape to life, ensuring that every detail is accurate before any work begins. This helps you visualize the final result and make any adjustments to the design.

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Installation & Execution

With the design finalized, our in-house landscaping team begins transforming your backyard. Our experienced designers, superintendents, and subcontractors manage every aspect of the installation, ensuring seamless execution and the highest quality craftsmanship.

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Quality Assurance & Follow-up

Once the project is complete, we continue to ensure everything meets your expectations with follow-up service. Our client-centric approach ensures you're satisfied every step of the way, with hands-on attention and personalized care throughout the entire process.

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Enjoy Your Outdoor Oasis

With everything in place, it’s time to enjoy your stunning new outdoor living space. Whether you’re relaxing with family or entertaining guests, your landscape is designed to impress and enhance your lifestyle. At California Pools & Landscape, we make your backyard vision a reality, delivering a space that will be admired for years to come.

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Decking Materials That Complete Your Landscape

The right deck material shapes how your outdoor space looks, feels, and functions. Whether you are planning a patio, walkway, or outdoor dining area, your choice of surface plays a major role in both design and durability. We offer a range of options including natural stone, pavers, wood-look materials, and finished concrete. Each one is selected for its ability to handle Arizona’s climate while staying true to your vision. Our team will help you choose materials that stay cooler underfoot, resist wear, and enhance the flow of your space.

See What Our Customers Are Saying

Andy B.

Andy B.

We have built 3 pools in AZ with 3 different companies, and it is no contest; California Pools has come out on top. Fantastic customer service from day 1 thru swim day. No detail left unattended to. The company truly cares about your happiness and satisfaction and it shows in the quality of the work at every stage. Andy and Amy Gilbert, AZ

Ashley V.

Very easy to work with and they are fast and responsive at communicating and answering any questions you have through out the project. Their App was the best. It lays out timelines and updated regularly of every last phase of the project. Big shout out to Nadine Chapman, our scheduler! Also enjoyed working with Steve Dreher who made sure we were happy with our project. Mike Lillis was our sales manager and ultimately it was him that made us choose CalPools. We had bids with 3 other companies but he was so responsive unlike the other companies we felt most comfortable going with CalPools.

STEVE WALB

My 15 year old Hayward pool & spa heater went out. My pool maintenance person recommended a new heater for $5,000. I called CP&L on the chance they had references for techs for my Cal Pool. I was transferred immediately to Kathy, their service coordinator. Who knew? Kathy who handles scheduling the techs responded quickly and got me scheduled for a service call within a very reasonable amount of time, and her communication was excellent. She also worked well with me to accommodate my timing needs. The very experienced tech who arrived, Ryan, was able to diagnose the problem within mere minutes and as a result I will spend less than 10% of the original recommendation for replacement. What a great team, and a great Christmas present. Highly...HIGHLY recommend them.

John S.

John S.

Service was great at reasonable cost. I would like to thank Chris K as he always does a great job when he services my pool and ask for him when I schedule service!

Denise T.

We requested bids for a new pool build from 4 different companies and chose California Pools due to their professionalism and word of mouth reviews. They were very upfront with the timeframe of the build times and walked us through what to expect. Our project manager Christian Pierre and our construction manager Jordan Thrasher we're fantastic to work with. They were always prompt at responding to any questions we had and made the entire project run extremely smooth. Each phase of the project was completed on or before the estimated dates and the contractors that did work were always courteous and did an amazing job. We couldn't be happier with the pool and they did a top notch job! We couldn't have made a better decision by choosing this company to do our pool.

Rodd W.

Rodd W.

California Pools are the pros in the Valley. Specifically, Robert Lory (project manager) and Rebecca Schulte (scheduler) were most helpful building our pool/spa. Even during the pandemic, they were always in touch, letting us know the status and of any potential delays. If you want to build a pool and/or spa, give California Pools a call, they will treat you well!

Deanna R.

My wife and I decided to put in a pool and after looking at many companies, we decided on California Pools & Landscape. We were very impressed by their showroom in Scottsdale and were excited to sit down and meet with Ryan and see our backyard transform into 3-D pictures with a gorgeous pool. They are correct that it is a stressful time because there are many things going on at once. However, we had many helpful people along the way that made the experience easier. Stephen and Cammy were so helpful whenever we had any questions and they explained in detail when there was an issue with permitting or something that may need to be changed. The scheduling department, Sara, was amazing with keeping us informed with what was going on. She returned our emails right away and was always on top of our schedule. We are very happy with our finished product and have already enjoyed the peacefulness of our backyard and cannot wait to go swimming this summer. We have attached two before and two after photos. We would recommend California Pools and Landscape to help transform your backyard.

Damian R.

Damian R.

Other than my sales guy Robbie trying to put the worse tree possible next to my pool. Everything with construction went well. Jordan was always there to help and answer his phone all the time. Made sure to explain procedures and schedule and how things work. Overall, it was a pleasant experience from construction and the people that came out to do the work.

Sandi S.

Sandi S.

California Pools and Landscape recently completed a pool and hardscape remodel in our backyard. We understood going into this project that there were some supplier and contractor delays to be expected during this unusually busy time for pool and construction businesses. While our project took a couple of weeks longer to complete than estimated, the work was done to our total satisfaction. California Pools kept us apprised of all steps in the process, as well as time frames and dates to expect contractors to be on site.All California Pools employees we interacted with were professional, knowledgeable and willing to work with us regarding scheduling. Our project supervisor, Mark B., was always in communication with us and on site when needed. His depth of knowledge in building pools was invaluable to our project. Ashton V., our project coordinator, was always there for us whenever we called. Her communication skills and willingness to do whatever it takes to satisfy the customer are remarkable.All of the contractors involved in our project were professional, always showed up as planned and helpful at every turn. We are totally satisfied with our completed project. We would highly recommend California Pools and Landscape to anyone looking for a new pool or remodel.

Marc L.

Marc L.

California Pools & Landscaping has been the most professional, courteous and efficient company. Their staff has always been there for us,and exceeded our expectations. A shout out to Melissa, Darin & Abi for their continued support and helpfulness. This is our first experience with a pool and are thrilled that we chose this organization m. Marc, Keith & Ms.Charlie

Jeff Z.

Jeff Z.

Very nice and Shelly is just awesome to work with. She's very responsive, caring and quick to follow up.

Melissa Y.

Melissa Y.

Brian M has been great! He has great communication and listens to our wants and needs. He is knowledgeable and has been helpful to us making the right and best decisions. Aneesa in finance has been wonderful! She is helpful with the process and is available for any questions.

Shannon H.

Shannon H.

Our final result is wonderful!! We are in our pool every day. Ted, our salesperson, captured our vision perfectly. The process took awhile but it has been worth it. Can not figure out how to post pictures, sorry.

Marcia P.

Marcia P.

When I started my pool with California Pool Sara was out on leave; however thank goodness she returned, as she is the secret weapon at CPL without a doubt. I was losing my mind with all of the unprofessional unpleasantries that I was experiencing. Sara moved mountains and people to get this pool completed at my home, Michael was a big help in supporting her efforts. I loved working with them both. Sara you are an absolute game changer and most valued in my book of all the staff at CPL, never worked with someone when my troubles seemed endless, your actions where momentous. Thanks Sara and Michael, I now have a great property to enjoy!!! nothing short of amazing....

Steven L.

Steven L.

California Pools was excellent! The team of Mike Lillis (designer), Darrin Castillo (superintendent) and Marissa Puzz (construction coordinator) was awesome. Mike listened to our desires for our backyard pool and designed a pool that met our needs and accommodated multiple change orders along the way. Darrin was on-site throughout the construction process and provided periodic updates and pictures since we weren't always in town during the construction process. Marissa was amazing, keeping us informed of the schedule and facilitating schedule changes during the construction process to accommodate our personal schedule while keeping the project moving forward. The app was excellent, providing insight into the schedule progress, allowing messaging with the construction team and providing the opportunity to make progress payments. Both Marissa and Darrin did a great job keeping us informed throughout the entire construction process and provided very timely responses to our questions and requests via the messaging app. The pool start-up and orientation provided by the service technician, Kyle Rochford, was excellent as well. We had a few minor punch list items following the final walk through and start-up which were addressed very quickly and resolved.We are very happy with the finished product. Excellent job by the California Pools team!

Don And Becky S.

Don And Becky S.

California Pools was phenomenal to work with! Our designer was Jacob who really listened to what we wanted in a new backyard renovation. We were tired of trying to maintain an outdated pool, outdoor kitchen, and kiva fireplace. He helped us stay within our budget and worked with us to create a beautiful and functional backyard masterpiece that we are truly enjoying now. Working with him was a joy and getting to know him personally, as well. Tim who was our project manager and Bill who oversaw the hardscape crew were meticulous about their work. They wanted the job done right and to our satisfaction. Jacob and Tim promptly returned our calls/texts and answered any and all questions that we had with patience. The hardscape crew was outstanding, their attention to detail was impressive. Our project included retiling the lower patio and building a bridge to connect it to an upper 2-tiered patio that has a pergola, hot tub and fire pit area. I would highly recommend California Pools to anyone thinking of creating a beautiful outdoor space.

Scott Stevens

Our rep presented a great plan for our build. Took the time to explain the details of the contract, warranties and the continuing aftercare for us and the work they preform. Heads above the rest.

David Dufner

Steve was awesome! He realized exactly what I wanted and worked with us to get it. Very positive experience!

Brad B.

Brad B.

Robby did the design layout for our pool and the finished product looks like we expected. Sean Beavers was the project manager and we were impressed with how well the job was handled. It is a very tight backyard and they did a great job keeping things in order, as orderly as you can with piles of dirt, trench and piping. Leann kept us informed on the timing. As with most projects, there are some issues that come up. All issues were addressed in a timely manner and absolutely no issues at this time. CA Pools was not the lowest price for the proposals that we received but we chose them due to the reputation and most times you get what you pay for. We would definitely recommend CA Pools.

Durk C.

Durk C.

This review thus far based on my customer service experience, has been really good for me personal and caring my drafter Gilbert has been patient working with me also my processor Jennifer and scheduler Myra. have all been a great team in providing some comfort in this process for me trust level this is next to purchasing a home the intensity and cost so it was important on a stress level to start it right!

T Antell

PERFECT POOL DESIGN. DI FRONT YARD REAR YD TROPICAL DESIGN. POOL AND EVERYTHING ELSE LOOK PERFECT. DO NOT HESITATE TO USE FOR POOL AND LANDSCAPE. SPENT $130,000 AND POOL AND HOME LOOKS LIKE A FIVE STAR HOTEL. MATT SAUER TOP OF THE LINE DESIGNER ,LISTNER, AND PROBLEM SOLVER. TRAVERTINE CREW PERFECT , LANDSCAPE PERFECT POOL PERFECT. EVERYTHING THAT WAS WRONG WAS CORRECTED BY SCOTT, OUR SUPERVISOR. TO ALL THE WORKERS AND THEIR CREW THANKYOU FOR THE EXCELLENT WORK. OUR DESSERT MARICOPA HOME LOOKS EXACTLY THE WAY I PLANNED IT AS A TROPICAL DESSERT OASIS. WHATEVER WASNT TO MY SATISFACTION WAS CORRECTED TO 100% IN THE END. I DON'T USE THE WORD PERFECT OFTEN, ONLY WHEN IT IS WARRANTED. YOU GET EXACTLY WHAT YOU PAY FOR. HIGHEST OF QUALITY EVERYTHING AND LYNDEE THE HEAD CUSTOMER SERVICE REP WAS A PLEASURE TO WORK WITH AND 100% COMPETANT IN HER JOB. TOOK LONGER THAN WE EXPECTED BUT GIVING TIME IN THE END, BEST CONTRACTORS I HAVE EVER HAD THE PLEASURE OF TALKING WITH. THE OWNERS CARE 100% THE LANSCAPE CREW OF JAMEN AND JUAN WERE THE BEST . THE TRAVERTINE CREW MATT AND THE REST WERE UNBELIEVABLE TALENTED AND HARD WORKERS. IF YOU BUY FROM ANYONE ELSE, YOU MISSED OUT ON THE BEST OF THE BEST ALL ROUND COMPANY! NICER THAN HGTV DESIGNS. COMPLIMENTS FROM !00% OF ANYONE WHO SEES IT. NEIGHBORS COMING TO SEE IT WITH THEIR POOL BUILDERS TELLING THEM THIS IS WHAT THEY WANT. TO ME CALIFORNIA POOLS IS THE BEST POOL BUILDER AND LANDSCAPER IN ARIZONA HANDS DOWN. NO QUESTION ABOUT IT.

Susan C.

I started looking for a pool company two years ago. California pools was the only company able to have a pool done by this summer. I am very glad I found them!! From the beginning (design) to finish it's been a great experience! I signed in August and they finished in June. My designer Brian went over the details with cost and created a beautiful design for the pool and decking. I have dogs so I let them know I need to be notified when someone is coming into the backyard so I can lock them inside. During the whole process ( except for one exception) they kept me updated on dates and the crew showed up that day or the next. Jordan the superintendent was very accessible if I had questions. He was super helpful with the city inspection! He made sure everything was going smoothly and being done correctly. He kept me updated on dates for construction as well. Everyone was very friendly and even when nothing was happening I received messages about what we were waiting for. All in all a great experience and I love my pool!

Stan Taylor

We were thoroughly impressed with California Pools. Vina and Matt were excellent and communicative through the process. They always got back to us in a timely fashion. Brian was the only designer of 4 pool companies that we talked with that found a solution for our pool equipment, notice it is not in the backyard!!! it is on the side of the house and keeps the pool/spa area quiet. And the Porcelain looks amazing. Was it perfect, no, but it was very good, and when there was an issue they gave me choices, suggesting the best for us long term. Thank you all, I would highly recommend CalPools Queen Creek!! Stan.

T B.

I would have CP build a pool any day of the week. Everyone was kind and helpful...always...even after they were paid. We had a couple minor things to attend to.after we closed and they happily attended to our concerns. Marc our first team member he was super helpful through the entire project...he was attentive to all our needs and how we were going to use our pool. At 6:00PM on a Friday he picked up his phone to answer a question that our landscaper had...could not be more pleased with the job the entire CP team did. Thanks CP!

Judy R.

Judy R.

Recently had trouble with lights in my poolbuilt by California Pools. Called them to report problem and spoke with Cliff FoxHe called back to report that he and Leslie Gallegos would take complete careof the problem at no cost. They have an amazing support system for their customers and happy to report the issue was resolved within a week. High praisefor this kind of customer service. Total praise to all. Judy Rimmer

Jose R.

Jose R.

I want to give a special thanks to Duane Yetton and Sarese Ferguson of California Pools for going over and beyond in an amazing customer service experience. We're delighted with the outcome of our pool and attribute much of that to their caring and super serving our needs and concerns. I would highly recommend California Pools and make sure you ask for Duane & Sarese.

Anne S.

Anne S.

Cal Pools team were excellent with service, follow up, and were very friendly! I was out of town much of the time they were building my pool and they went out of their way to stay in touch with me and keep me up to date on progress. I can't recommend them enough! Matt, Vina and Marc were terrific:)

Lora Kim

Joel Parron has been patient and wonderful to work with. The workmanship on our pool and mini golf green design turned out beautifully. We haven't had a chance to go into the pool yet since we had it built right before winter started, but he still comes around to make sure everything is working well and even addresses things he noticed. The design center has all the options you ever needed and the staff and everyone there have been so kind to interact with. Thank you, Joel and California Pools and Landscape!

Shannon W.

Shannon W.

Pool service tech Gabe was great! He went out of his way on both his visits to our house to help us with our filter issues. He was very knowledgeable and fully explained what we should be doing going forward so that we don't have filter issues again.

Leah Hedgpeth

Brian McGrath. That is what you need to know. Brian McGrath. He has made our experience. We had done a ton of research finding a pool company for a new build and met with several other companies. After meeting BrIan for a consultation, learning about the pool options, and seeing his design, our choice was VERY clear. Brian has been there for us and is incredible! He does not shy away from all of the tough questions you may have. We have friends also doing a new build pool and recommendEd Brian. They also have went with him. I have seen their impressive design and happy they have Brian having their back. I wouldn’t want it any other way.

Create Seamless Transitions for the Ultimate Outdoor Living Experience

True outdoor living comes from designing spaces that flow together effortlessly. By integrating your pool with patios, walkways, fire features, and outdoor kitchens, we maximize the functionality and beauty of your backyard. Seamless transitions between these spaces create a cohesive, inviting environment that enhances every moment spent outdoors. With our full contracting services, we handle every detail, ensuring that your outdoor retreat is both stylish and functional from start to finish.