
Serving Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale's Trusted Outdoor Living Contractor
Outdoor living, hardscape, and landscape design in Scottsdale — architectural ramadas, outdoor kitchens, travertine hardscape, water features, and desert landscapes built to the standard Scottsdale homes are held to.
- Licensed, bonded & insured
- 4.9★ on Google · locally owned & operated
- Free on-site consultations & detailed estimates
- In-house crews — no subcontractors for core work
Our Services
Our Services in Scottsdale
Full-service outdoor living for Scottsdale-area homeowners — from ramadas and outdoor kitchens to paver patios, turf, walls, water features, and desert landscaping, plus custom pools. Every project is built for the Valley of the Sun climate.

Outdoor Living
Complete outdoor living builds in Phoenix — ramadas and pergolas, outdoor kitchens and BBQ islands, fire pits and firepl...
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Pavers & Hardscaping
Paver and travertine hardscaping across the Valley — patios, walkways, driveways, and pool decks installed over a proper...
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Landscape Design & Installation
Desert landscape design and installation in Phoenix — low-water planting plans, decorative rock and boulders, mature tre...
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Artificial Turf
Artificial turf installation across Phoenix — pet-friendly and putting-green grades installed over a compacted, free-dra...
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Water Features
Custom water features for Arizona backyards — sheer-descent and scupper walls, rock waterfalls, bubbling urns and basalt...
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Retaining & Seat Walls
Engineered retaining walls and built-in seat walls in Phoenix — block, stacked stone, and stucco walls that hold grade, ...
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Custom Pools
Custom swimming pool design and construction in Phoenix — designed as part of the whole backyard, with the deck, shade, ...
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Pool Remodeling
Pool remodeling in Phoenix — new interior finishes, waterline tile and coping, paver and travertine deck replacement, mo...
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Pool Resurfacing
Pool resurfacing in Phoenix — plaster, quartz, and pebble interior finishes that restore worn, etched, and stained pool ...
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In-Ground Hot Tubs
Custom in-ground spas and hot tubs in Phoenix — standalone gunite spas and spillover designs built into the deck and har...
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Why Scottsdale Homeowners Choose Us
Local Expertise
We've built backyards in Scottsdale and across the Phoenix area for years. We know the soil conditions, the intense heat and UV, monsoon drainage, and what actually performs in the Valley of the Sun.
In-House Crews
We never subcontract our core work. Our trained, full-time crews ensure consistent quality and accountability on every project.
Built to Last
Hardy, regionally-appropriate plantings and frost-depth hardscape bases — every material and method is selected for durability and performance in the Valley of the Sun climate.
Proven Track Record
4.9-star Google rating and a long list of happy homeowners, businesses, and HOAs across the Phoenix area and the East Valley.
About Scottsdale
Landscaping in Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale expects a level of finish that shows up in the details — clean lines, consistent material transitions, and hardscape that reads as architecture rather than landscaping. That's the standard we build to here. Our Scottsdale projects lean toward contemporary ramadas with flush-mounted lighting, full outdoor kitchens with generous counter runs, large-format travertine, and water features integrated into walls rather than sitting apart from them.
The terrain shapes the work too. Many North Scottsdale lots have real elevation change and natural desert edges, which means terracing with engineered retaining walls to create usable flat space, and planting that transitions into the native landscape instead of stopping at a hard line. Boulder placement, multi-trunk desert trees, and low uplighting do a lot of the work in making a Scottsdale yard feel like it belongs where it is.
From Old Town to DC Ranch, Troon, and Grayhawk, AZ Outdoor Concepts brings design discipline and craftsmanship to every Scottsdale backyard. Contact us for a free on-site consultation.
Reviews
What Our Clients Say
Real Google reviews from Phoenix-area homeowners, posted to the profiles of AZ Pool Concepts, our sister company.
“I will start by saying I was not asked to leave a review and did not know of this company before hiring them for our pool remodel. We could not have had a better experience with Az Pool Concepts. Our pool looks amazing and the whole process was so easy and seamless. Shawn was in constant communication about what and when things were happening, he was here every day overseeing the work being done and was always available by text with any questions we had. He exceeded our expectations and I truly cannot recommend them enough.”
Dana Isom
Google review · AZ Pool Concepts
“I hired Shawn and AZ Pool Concepts to demo and remove a permanent grill and fire pit to create more space, replace travertine that had been eroded by my salt pool with pearlescent limestone. Shawn and his team did an excellent job. His communication, integrity and customer service are all top notch, along with customer satisfaction in the project When I was looking to hire someone these are the attributes I was looking for. I highly recommend AZ Pool Concepts.”
Paul Ticen
Google review · AZ Pool Concepts
“What a great experience... from the time we first contacted him to the finished product! Communication was quick and clear, the timeframe to start the job was excellent and the finished product looks amazing. We interviewed 6 companies and Shawn was the best candidate by far. We will use them again.”
Schreiner Realty
Google review · AZ Pool Concepts
“Shawn responded to my email inquiry the next morning, and came out that day to bid on our Travertine Patio and walkway job. His pricing was very fair, and actually got the whole job done in three days!! We went on vacation the day the crew started, and came home to a perfect install, clean-up, and could not be happier!”
eric nicholson
Google review · AZ Pool Concepts
Featured Work
Recent Projects
A sampling of ramadas, outdoor kitchens, paver patios, turf, and landscape projects completed across the Phoenix area.
Our Process
How We Work in Scottsdale
Free Design Consultation
We walk your yard with you, talk through how you actually want to use the space — cooking, entertaining, shade, play, low upkeep — and get a feel for materials, layout, and budget. No pressure, no obligation.
Custom Design & Estimate
You get a full backyard design and a clear, itemized written estimate covering layout, hardscape materials, structures, plants, and timeline — and we handle the permitting with your city.
Build & Installation
Our own crews handle every phase — grading and drainage, compacted base, pavers, walls, structures, turf, irrigation, and planting — built to hold up to Arizona sun, monsoon runoff, and caliche soil.
Walkthrough & Aftercare
We clean up, walk the finished space with you, and show you how to care for it. We're not perfect, but we'll always be here when you need us.
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Scottsdale Landscaping Questions
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