Goodyear Xeriscape
Desert Landscaping in Goodyear, AZ
Grass out, rock and low-water plants in, on a drip system set for the West Valley heat.
Goodyear Xeriscape
Grass out, rock and low-water plants in, on a drip system set for the West Valley heat.
Landscaping Goodyear has crews that convert lawns to desert landscaping and refresh tired rock yards across Goodyear. A good xeriscape isn't a gravel parking lot: it's layered plants, boulders and shade on a drip system.
Landscape rock is the biggest visual choice. Gold decomposed granite reads warm and soft; river rock and cobble handle runoff in washes; larger boulders anchor the corners.
We start by stripping the grass and roots, then convert spray heads to drip before any rock goes down. Fixing irrigation under fresh rock costs twice as much later.
Decomposed granite or crushed rock raked to an even depth so soil doesn't show through.
Sod and Bermuda roots dug out, not covered, so grass doesn't come back through the rock.
Boulders buried a third of their height so they look like they've always been there.
Brittlebush, desert marigold, red yucca and desert willow chosen for full sun.
| Rock | Best use | Keep in mind |
|---|---|---|
| Decomposed granite | Beds, paths, large open areas | Packs down; needs a fresh top-dress every few years |
| Crushed screened rock | Front yards and beds | Holds color and drains well |
| River rock and cobble | Dry washes and downspout outlets | Harder to walk on |
| Boulders | Corners, slopes and accents | Need equipment access to place |
The City of Goodyear offers its water customers a free rain sensor that shuts off a home irrigation system when it starts raining, plus a free home water check for leaks. We're glad to wire a rain sensor into your controller during a service visit.
Goodyear, Buckeye and Avondale also run free water conservation classes on managing your yard's landscape and irrigation system. They're a good primer before you change a watering schedule or replant a bed.
Deep enough that soil doesn't show and weeds struggle, which for most decomposed granite is a couple of inches. We confirm the depth in your estimate.
Not usually. Fabric clogs with dust and blocks plant roots. Pre-emergent and regular weed pulls work better in Goodyear yards.
Many HOAs keep an approved rock list. We'll bring samples that match it.
Yes. Some families keep a small lawn or add turf for kids and pets, and we size the drip system around it.
Tell us what's in the yard now and the look you want. We'll walk it and bring rock samples.
Free estimate, no obligation