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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.
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
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. Blend landscape styles for a unique, custom look that enhances your outdoor space.
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Whether you need an estimate, funding, or inspiration from our award winning designers, we're ready to roll our sleeves up and start building your dream space. If you're not quite ready... keep scrolling!
Lush Landscaping
Lush landscaping creates a greenery-filled oasis with mature shade trees, palms, vibrant flowers, and soft lawn areas. Tropical-inspired plantings can bring a relaxing, resort-style atmosphere to your backyard, while thoughtful plant selection helps the landscape remain beautiful and functional in Arizona’s unique climate.
Traditional Landscaping
Traditional landscaping creates a timeless, polished backyard with defined lawns, shade trees, flowering plants, structured planting beds, and classic hardscape. With efficient irrigation and plants selected for Arizona’s climate, this familiar style delivers lasting beauty and an inviting outdoor space your family can enjoy throughout the year.
Desert & Xeriscape Landscaping
Desert and xeriscape landscaping embraces Arizona’s natural beauty with drought-tolerant plants, native trees, sculptural cacti, decorative gravel, and natural stone. Efficient irrigation and thoughtful plant placement create a water-wise landscape that reduces maintenance while delivering color, texture, and visual interest throughout the year.
Privacy Landscaping
Privacy landscaping creates a more comfortable and secluded backyard using layered trees, hedges, shrubs, and thoughtfully placed screening elements. The right combination of plantings can soften property lines, reduce unwanted views, provide shade, and create a peaceful outdoor environment that feels connected to the rest of your landscape.
Artificial Turf
Artificial turf creates a clean, vibrant lawn that stays green throughout the year with less water and maintenance. Designed for Arizona’s heat, it provides a comfortable and durable surface for children, pets, poolside lounging, and everyday outdoor living. It can also be combined with pavers, planting beds, and hardscape for a complete backyard design.
All Great Builds Start With a Conversation
Whether you need an estimate, funding, or inspiration from our award winning designers, we're ready to roll our sleeves up and start building your dream space. If you're not quite ready... keep scrolling!
Our Landscaping Process
California Pools & Landscape has transformed outdoor spaces for over 38 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:
Pool Decking Materials That Complete Your Landscape
The right pool 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
Greg Ridgley
Cole Marvin is an asset to California Pools ! Cole is very knowledgeable, Great designer and Knows the Pool business prompt, returns calls & always on time. Good Person
Timothy Beagley
TOP (Baja) SHELF Pool company! I obtained three quotes before deciding to move forward with California Pools to build my dream pool, and I have absolutely no regrets. One of the many important aspects of trusting a pool company with my yard and money was the requirement of excellent communication. When obtaining quotes, the other pool companies did not follow up with me or did so far too late after on sight visits and lots of my time invested; however, from the very beginning of the initial pool design and layout (Thank you to the late, Scott Greenbank) every aspect of getting the pool built I was informed each and every step of the way, whether is was the scheduling of various stages, or even delays. The CPL app was an excellent resource to keep me up to date on everything and when I needed extra details or information, Alex Barone-Jay was always there with and answer for me in a timely manner. In fact, each person associated with my pool build was an expert in their craft and it was fun and fascinating to watch it come to life over several months. I struck gold with having Adam Redding as my Pool Supervisor/Superintendent. Adam is knowledgeable and personable and ensured to follow up on all the stages of the build and for those reasons I never worried about anything! The end result was exactly what I wanted and dreamed of for the pool. It was a pleasure and I'm so grateful to California Pools for not only this pool, but for the continued support and follow up when I had questions or needed anything.
Mike P.
I was nervous about getting my first pool so I did my research and found CA Pools. My neighbor also recommended them as they just finished his pool. I had my appt for design and wanted nothing but a rectangle hole in the ground. No fireworks, lazer shows or flowing lava fountains. I had an amount in mind but the estimate came in over that. I told them I wanted to do it but that was just too much. They re-worked some of the design elements to get me where I wanted to be. I Didn't want to waste money on landscaping so I just wanted rock put down. I can plant plants on my own. With their app, they're in constant communication with you through your build which was extremely nice. Every question or concern was addressed All employees I have dealt with have been great and can't say enough about them. I had one issue with a wet spot in the shotcrete that would never dry, that could've been addressed quicker--but it was finally addressed. Things took longer than I anticipated due to shortage of shotcrete, but I understood this and I can't count this against them. My build took from Feb-Dec. I know they maybe a lil more pricey than their competitors, but from the reviews I'd rather have it done right. I know a few neighbors that went with other companies that are still waiting to complete their pools coming up on almost 2 years. That's unacceptable. Go with CA pools, you wont regret it.
Chuck Martinez
Our overall experience with CPL was considerably favorable, albeit there were some issues that came up during the construction phase. Brian F was our project & design manager and he was ultimately the reason we chose CPL from the bid selection. Brian was responsive, accommodating and detail oriented. He assisted us in developing a design that we are extremely pleased with today. He also addressed a misunderstanding that resulted in a bit of a delay with our project; taking ownership and satisfactorily resolving the issue. Our project manager Pete B was outstanding. Pete’s ethical approach throughout the construction experience was commendable. If something wasn’t right, he was up front in informing us and immediately taking the appropriate corrective measures. His follow up was extraordinary for a guy that is handling so many projects at any given time. Pete continually checked in with us to ensure that we were comfortable and satisfied throughout the process, and he was extremely accommodating, making himself available as needed. During construction I had the opportunity to speak with CPL’s owner Mike S, and it became clear to me why CPL is so customer centric; creating a culture around the customer and their needs.
Jose Rivera
Working with CPL has been a true pleasure. They walk you through the process patiently via their portal to assure you a great experience. Ernie Garcia our pool designer has been with us from the beginning of the project. He understands how important it is to be available throughout the process to answer client questions thoroughly. His knowledge and professionalism has made this construction experience pleasurable. I would recommend CPL to anyone who is in the market for a new pool.
Patrick Cooper
Pool/yard project just wrapped up today! Could not be happier with the process and service we received from Cal Pools. After getting multiple bids, we were won over by the straight forward pricing as well as the ease of design by Doug. Once the project officially got underway, Ted and Sara were in constant communication and responded to every question timely and professionally. Ted was on site almost every week to check the progress and to discuss next steps. So happy that our yard is completed and we are ready to enjoy the pool this summer. Cal Pools far exceeded our expectations and their staff was all amazing through the entire process!
Norine Ceccarelli
If you are looking for an amazing company to build your pool that is more than just a pool company , California Pools is the only place.I love the pool they did for us but this review is about more than that. My husband was recently killed and I needed help. Paola Ortega was my angel. Not only did she remember he died, she took the time with me to reassure me so I wouldn’t stress and be more overwhelmed. That is something very rare in today’s world. She stayed with me through everything and made sure I was taken care of. The 2 people she sent out explained everything and made sure everything was perfect. Paola if you read this I just wanted you to know you make a huge impact and I hope you are recognized for it. I always recommend California Pools but now I am going to share my experience with Paola to everyone. She is that special person we all hope we get that truly cares.
Alisha Thorson
Our families loves the new pool. During the process Cal pools addressed any issues/concerns. They were responsive and attentive to our needs. The finished pool is as designed and good quality.
Jennifer Swanson
With two cracks appearing over the summer, we had a temporary repair until the weather cooled. Many thanks to Noah for staying in touch during the process, and doing fantastic follow-up during the draining/refill/reset process. The repair looks fantastic, and Noah was wonderful to work with.
marilyn poterson
California Pools did a beautiful job on our pool. We reviewed three other companies, but we felt most comfortable with California Pools. From the design process to the end construction everyone was helpful. Steve stepped in and gave us great pointers especially when it came down to the barrier walls, and everyone was always pleasant to deal with. Thank you CalPools for our beautiful pool. Shout out to Steve.
David L.
You could not be in better hands that with California Pools & Landscape. Specifically Bianca Leal, Service Coordinator at 4350 W Chandler Blvd Ste #1Chandler, AZ , 85226. Whenever I need help either diagnosing a problem I was having with my Spool or needed to schedule a repair, her response was in a manner of minutes. Best of all if the solution was something I could handle myself, she walked me through what I needed to do. She is professional, knowledgeable and extremely courteous always offering kind words.
Michael Jahnke
We recently moved back to the Phoenix area and selected California Pools & Landscape based on their bid to design and construct a small pool/spa, outdoor grill and landscaping. They completed the project ahead of schedule and within budget. The Team of Dave Grau, Nathan Reyes and Marissa Puzz were a delight to work with. We encourage everyone to consider their services when in the market.
John Shields
I just want to say that every time that I have used California Pools for service they have been outstanding, especially Trevor, Kaitlyn and Brandon
Heidi Farina
We are so happy with our new pool, spa and outdoor space created by Mike Lillis at Cal Pool. This is our first pool, and he was very helpful, patient and responsive. We also appreciated Marissa's frequent updates and explanations at each point in the process. She was very prompt in answering questions and responding. Darrin outlined the whole project and kept his crews on task and completed everything ahead of the estimated delivery date. The workers were courteous and kept the area cleaned up at the end of each day.We highly recommend working with this team at Cal Pool.
Ray L.
So far, so good! We recently began the process of building our backyard with California Pools & Landscape. From the 1st meeting our experience has been wonderful. Marc Olsen has been very accommodating to our needs! He has been patient with any changes we have made and has designed us a beautiful backyard. We are very excited for our project!
Ruben Gonzalez
Pete B. And Sarese F. and the whole team at Cal Pools were amazing. Made our pool buying experience very easy and stress free. They were very attentive and eager to please. Aaron H. was awesome to work with in designing our beautiful backyard. We even changed it a few times and he was very cool about it. Customer service all around was excellent. Pete and Sarese especially in their communication and response time. They made miracles happen with our schedule and were able to have everything completed at close of escrow. Great job team. We appreciate it.
Kitty C.
We could not be happier with California Pools. Les, one of designers, created the perfect pool and patio/ barbecue island design for our new home. Along with Laurie - who is a true artist and designer helping us make tough choices. The construction was for the most part stress free and exciting. The scheduler will be your new best friend because the timing of each step is critical. And now the key piece is they guarantee their work - we had a few issues, nothing major and they sent their warranty expert, Brian over and there was no hesitation with the work and the work was done immediately. We checked out the competition and California Pools is in a league of their own!
Carol J.
We found California Pools merely due to it being nearby our neighborhood and we needed help with a pool at home we had just purchased. They were very helpful to resolve our immediate issue. We had a design meeting with Tim J. to discuss possible options for our back yard area and we decided to commit to do a backyard remodel. It was quite a large task and it was a long process due to the large scope of work (we understood from the start ). However with Tim's vision and ability to show us very clearly what the end result would be, we were happy to wait for an unbelievable backyard! Matt was our construction foreman and Leann was our scheduling manager. At all times through the process we felt like we were in very capable hands and that they listened to our concerns. They also interfaced very well with our interior general contractor. It was a fairly pricey remodel, but they are all quality here and very professional. I can highly recommend them.
First Last
David Croskey is the best! He has been helpful, and incredible at designing. This has been the best experience for designing my backyard! Definitely choose this company!
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.
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Start by establishing your budget today, and let us help you bring your vision to life with features like a Baja shelf that elevate both the luxury and enjoyment of your backyard. Get started now!
