Landscaping · Phoenix, AZ · Est. 2008

Yards built for the desert.

Masterscapes LLC designs and builds outdoor spaces that survive — and thrive in — Phoenix heat: putting greens, artificial turf, firepits, stonework, lighting, and irrigation. One crew, start to finish. Licensed & insured.

The short version

01 — About

Most Phoenix yards fail for one reason: they were designed for somewhere else. We design for 115-degree summers, caliche soil, and water bills that punish thirsty grass. Sixteen years in, our crew still shows up with the same rule — build it once, build it right, and make it look like it belongs in the desert.

What that means in practice: proper base work under every paver and turf roll, drip irrigation zoned by plant thirst, lighting that is wired to be serviced — not just to sell. We do residential backyards and commercial properties across the Valley, and we answer our own phone.

What we won't do: plant a water-hungry lawn in full sun and call it landscaping, or quote a number we can't stand behind. If a cheaper option genuinely fits your yard, we'll say so. If it doesn't, we'll tell you why — before you spend a dollar.

Service index

02 — What we build
01

Putting greens & artificial turf

Tournament-grade synthetic greens on compacted aggregate with true-roll surfacing — plus full-lawn turf installs with proper edging and infill. No mowing, no watering, no brown patches through August.

02

Outdoor decking

Wood and composite deck design and build, permitted and flashed right, so your patio stops being the hottest room of the house and starts being the most-used one.

03

Firepits

Custom gas or wood-burning firepits with seating walls and paver aprons — sized for your yard, plumbed cleanly, and built to code for Phoenix-area rules.

04

Stonework

Pavers, flagstone, and retaining walls on real base material — not sand over dirt. The part of the yard everyone walks on deserves the part built to last.

05

Outdoor fireplaces

Full-height outdoor fireplaces in stucco or stone veneer: a year-round gathering point that anchors the whole backyard layout.

06

Landscape lighting

Low-voltage LED design — path lights, up-lights, and washes — planned so fixtures can actually be serviced later. Night yards, done properly.

07

Irrigation systems

Drip and sprinkler design, smart controllers, and repairs. Zoned by plant water need, so you stop drowning the agave to keep the lawn alive.

08

Tree pruning & removals

Structural pruning, hazard removals, and stump grinding — with cleanup that leaves the yard cleaner than we found it.

Recent builds

03 — Selected work
Build 01 — Putting green

Backyard green, N. Phoenix

A sloped side yard nobody used became a two-tier putting green with fringe turf, bunker sand, and LED cup lights. Drainage re-graded first; turf second. Now it gets more use than the pool.

Putting green · Turf · DrainageResidential
Build 02 — Firepit

Firepit court, Ahwatukee

Gas firepit with curved seating wall, paver apron, and step lights wired into the existing lighting transformer. Built in nine working days, inspected, and burning by the first cool night of October.

Firepit · Pavers · LightingResidential
Build 03 — Full backyard

Desert-modern overhaul, Scottsdale

Thirsty lawn out; decomposed granite, steel-edged planting beds, drip zones, and a shade-sail deck in. Water use dropped, weekends freed up, and the HOA letter never came.

Turf removal · Drip · DeckingResidential
Build 04 — Commercial

Office entry, Central Phoenix

A tired commercial entry rebuilt with clean xeriscape beds, boulder accents, and up-lighting on the sign wall. Low maintenance for the property manager, sharp first impression for clients.

Xeriscape · LightingCommercial

Where we work

04 — Service area

Serving Phoenix and surrounding areas. If your town is on the list, we're already driving past it — call and we'll fold your estimate into the week's route.

PhoenixScottsdaleMesaChandlerGlendaleTempePeoriaSurpriseAhwatukee

SHOP — 22202 N 19TH AVE #B, PHOENIX, AZ 85027 · CALL (623) 780-0474 · [email protected]

Two kinds of jobs

05 — Residential / Commercial

Residential

Backyards, side yards, and front entries for homeowners who want the yard to finally match the house. Most residential projects run from a single weekend install (lighting, turf patch) to full multi-week backyard builds.

  • Putting greens & turf
  • Firepits & fireplaces
  • Patios, pavers & decking
  • Drip irrigation retrofits

Commercial

Entries, courtyards, and common areas for offices, retail, and HOAs — designed for low maintenance, clean sightlines, and a sharp first impression that doesn't need a full-time gardener.

  • Xeriscape conversions
  • Entry & signage lighting
  • HOA common areas
  • Irrigation management

How we work

06 — Process
1

Walk & talk

We visit, measure, and listen. You get a straight read on what's possible — and what's not worth doing.

2

Design on paper

Scaled plan, materials, and sample pricing in writing. No "trust us, it'll look great."

3

Build

Our own licensed & insured crew. Tidy sites, daily cleanup, one point of contact.

4

Walkthrough

Punch list together, then a care guide so you know exactly how to keep it looking new.

5

Aftercare

Irrigation tuning and seasonal check-ins. We answer after the check clears.

By the numbers

07 — Track record
2008
Founded in Phoenix
16+
Years building outdoors
8
Valley towns served
XX+
Projects completed
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Get an estimate

09 — Free, no pressure

Tell us what the yard needs. We reply within one business day — usually faster. Prefer to talk it through? Call (623) 780-0474.

Straight answers

10 — FAQ
Do you offer free estimates?

Yes — every estimate is free. Call or send the form and we'll schedule a site visit, measure the space, and give you a written number. No obligation, no follow-up pressure.

Artificial turf or real grass in Phoenix heat?

For most Phoenix yards, turf wins on water and weekends. Modern turf with proper infill stays green through 115° summers with zero watering or mowing. It does run warm underfoot in direct sun — we steer play areas toward shade-tolerant layouts and lighter infill.

Can you actually lower my water bill?

Yes, that's half the job here. We zone drip irrigation by plant thirst, swap thirsty beds for xeriscape, and install smart controllers that skip watering when it rains. Most full retrofits cut outdoor water use substantially.

Do you build gas fire pits — and handle permits?

Yes. We build gas and wood-burning firepits, coordinate the gas line with a licensed plumber, and build to Phoenix-area code requirements so inspection day is boring.

How long does a typical project take?

Days for small installs, 2–6 weeks for full backyard builds. You get the timeline in writing before we start, and one point of contact while we build.