Queen Creek Backyard Makeover: From Dirt to Desert Paradise

From Blank Canvas to Desert Paradise

Redwood Landscaping transformed this empty Queen Creek backyard into a clean, modern outdoor living space designed for Arizona. The homeowners wanted a welcoming place to relax, entertain, and enjoy the outdoors without the upkeep of a high-maintenance landscape.

The finished backyard combines durable hardscaping, artificial turf, and desert-friendly materials to create a functional outdoor environment built around the property and the homeowners’ vision.


THE VISION

Designed for Arizona Living

The goal was to turn an unfinished backyard into a comfortable, attractive space capable of handling the Arizona climate.

The design focused on creating clearly defined outdoor areas while maintaining an open layout and incorporating low-maintenance materials. Every element was selected to help balance appearance, functionality, and ease of care.


PAVER INSTALLATION

Creating Structure & Usable Outdoor Space

Pavers were installed throughout the backyard to create defined walkways and entertainment areas.

Beyond adding visual interest, the hardscape provides durable surfaces that help organize the backyard and establish natural transitions between different areas of the landscape.


ARTIFICIAL TURF

Year-Round Green Without the Watering

Artificial turf adds a vibrant green element to the backyard while eliminating the routine watering associated with natural grass.

The turf provides contrast against the surrounding pavers and desert materials while creating a comfortable, usable area that maintains its appearance throughout the year.


DESERT LANDSCAPING

Bringing the Arizona Landscape Together

Decorative rock and desert-friendly landscape elements were incorporated throughout the property to add texture, depth, and natural character.

These materials complement the artificial turf and hardscaping while helping create a landscape that feels appropriate for the surrounding Arizona environment.


THOUGHTFUL DESIGN

A Clean Layout With Better Flow

Bringing each element together was an important part of the transformation. The combination of pavers, turf, decorative rock, and landscaping creates clearly defined spaces without making the backyard feel crowded.

The finished layout is open, inviting, and designed to provide plenty of room for relaxing, entertaining, and enjoying Arizona evenings.


WHY REDWOOD LANDSCAPING

Local Experience. Complete Outdoor Transformations.

Based in Mesa, Redwood Landscaping serves Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, Gilbert, Chandler, and surrounding Arizona communities.

The team specializes in services including hardscapes, artificial grass, xeriscape design, landscape installation, and ongoing landscape maintenance. Redwood Landscaping is also licensed, bonded, and insured.

Whether starting with an unfinished property or updating an existing landscape, Redwood works with homeowners to create outdoor spaces designed around their goals and property.


START YOUR PROJECT

Ready for Your Own Backyard Makeover?

From complete backyard transformations to individual landscape improvements, Redwood Landscaping can help bring your outdoor vision to life.

Connect with the team to discuss your property, project goals, and ideas for creating an outdoor space designed for Arizona living.

Julio cesar L.
1 month ago
We had an excellent experience with Redwood Landscaping from start to finish. The entire process was professional, fast, clean, and very attentive to detail. The quality of the work exceeded our expectations, and the finished patio and landscaping look absolutely beautiful.

One thing that really stood out to us was Walter’s attention to detail and commitment to making sure we were completely happy with our selections. Instead of simply choosing materials from a brochure or pictures, Walter personally took my wife and me to a warehouse so we could see the actual travertine in person and choose the colors, textures, and materials we liked. We also selected the artificial turf there, which made the process much easier and gave us confidence in how all the materials would work together.

The transitions between the different areas were especially well done. They connected our existing small patio area to the new travertine beautifully, then created a natural transition from the travertine to the artificial grass and from the grass to the decorative pebbles. Everything flows together seamlessly and looks like it was designed as one complete space.

The crew was very professional, respectful, and kept everything incredibly clean throughout the project. The workmanship is excellent, and the attention to detail really shows in every part of the finished project, including the landscaping and lighting.

We honestly can't stay away from our patio now! We are enjoying the space from morning until night, and it has completely transformed how we use our backyard. It feels like we added a whole new living space to our home.

A huge thank you to Walter and the entire Redwood Landscaping team for their professionalism, patience, craftsmanship, and attention to detail. We couldn't be happier with the final result and would highly recommend Redwood Landscaping to anyone looking for quality work and outstanding customer service!
Robert M.
1 month ago
Walter and the guys did a large project for me. 20X20 Ramada with an outdoor kitchen, marble patio and pool decking. Modernized our space and it turned out better than I could have imagined.
Lee K.
2 months ago
Best design and service you can ever wish for, Walter was amazing great communication and delivered on everything he promised. Especially timeline. So happy to have found this company
Nicole
2 months ago
The BEST! I can’t say enough good things about Walter and the company he has built! I have been working with him for over 20 years and he has done multiple projects for me. He is trustworthy, shows up on time, gives accurate quotes, has an AWESOME crew and office staff, and the work always looks AMAZING!
Shelby S.
3 months ago
Walter, Balom and crew are exceptional! They did an amazing job and I would highly recommend them. Professional, high attention to detail, great quality, AMAZING communication. I can’t say enough!!
Sierra F
4 months ago
We had an amazing experience with Redwood Landscaping from start to finish. They completely transformed our backyard and exceeded every expectation. The team installed beautiful artificial turf, travertine pavers, and a custom BBQ island that turned our outdoor space into a true backyard oasis.

One thing that really stood out was their professionalism, communication, and attention to detail throughout the entire project. Before any work started, they provided detailed design images and layout concepts so we could confidently make decisions and visualize the final result. Their crew was always on time, respectful, hardworking, and clearly took pride in their craftsmanship.

If you’re looking for a reliable landscaping company for backyard remodeling, artificial turf installation, travertine patios, outdoor kitchens, BBQ islands, or custom landscape design, I highly recommend Redwood Landscaping. The quality of work and final results were absolutely incredible. Our backyard now feels like a luxury outdoor living space, and we couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out.
Josh C
9 months ago
After getting three quotes for artificial turf and pavers Redwood Landscaping offered the best price, and the quality of their work exceeded our expectations. Their crew showed up on time, came fully staffed to get the job done efficiently, and had all the professional equipment/ tools needed. Everyone was courteous, hardworking, and truly professional from start to finish. The job was completed in a timely manner, and the results are fantastic—our backyard looks amazing, and the whole family loves it. Highly recommend Redwood Landscaping to anyone looking for great value and excellent workmanship!
Ben B.
12 months ago
We had Redwood do two jobs for us, a tree removal and a full backyard, and both times exceeded our expectations. The pictures here are the before and after of each job, both done with excellent craftmanship. Their quotes are very competitive; we had several quotes on both jobs, and each time Redwood bid lower and offered stellar quality. We mainly interacted with Walter, who is a wealth of knowledge and helped us make important material selections and design decisions along the way. That said though, everyone we spoke with and worked with at Redwood were professional, timely, and helpful, including the workers.

If Walter et al. are reading this review, we are really grateful for your dedication to quality work and helping your customers. We will be contacting you first for any of our landscaping needs!

Let’s Get Started

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Phone Number

(480) 984-5040

Location

Mesa, AZ

Hours

Mon - Fri: 8 AM - 5 PM
Sat - Sun: Closed

ROC#

257502