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Landscape installation in Chandler, AZ

Our crew builds the whole yard, start to finish.

Have a plan, or just a bare yard? Our landscape installation in Chandler, AZ takes it from dirt to done. Call (480) 219-0038 and one crew handles the grading, irrigation, planting and rock, so nothing gets lost between trades. We are family owned, licensed, bonded and insured, and every install starts with a free on-site estimate and a written quote.

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Get a free estimate

Tell us where the yard is and we will come measure it.

No obligation. We do not sell your details.
Every install includes
Grading and prep
Planting and water
Full cleanup
Full yards
Front, back, side yards or all three.
In the right order
Grade, water, plant, then finish.
Our own crew
Not handed off to a stranger.
Based in Chandler
Working Chandler and the East Valley.
Why it matters

Install order decides how long a yard lasts.

When plants go in before the water lines, or rock goes down before the grade is right, it shows within a year as dead spots and standing water. We sequence the install so each layer sets up the next one.

In Chandler that order matters more than most places. Caliche and clay soil drain slowly, summer heat stresses new plants, and a single monsoon storm will find any low spot the grading missed.

Ready when you areHave a plan, or just a bare yard, and want it built right? CGL Landscaping handles landscape installation in Chandler, Gilbert, Queen Creek and across the East Valley, from grading and irrigation to plants and rock. Book a free on-site estimate or call (480) 219-0038.

What an install can include
What we install

One crew, every layer of the yard.

A full landscape install touches everything from the dirt up. These are the six parts of the job our crew handles on installs around Chandler, Gilbert and Mesa.

Keeping them with one crew matters. The trench for the drip line, the planting hole and the rock that covers both are done by people who know what went in underneath.

01

Planting beds

Soil worked and moved by hand where a machine will not fit, then planted.

02

Trenching and grading

Side yards trenched for water lines and shaped before anything goes on top.

03

Drip and sprinkler lines run to the plants and lawn that need them.

04

Real grass or artificial turf laid on a prepared base.

05

Gravel, decomposed granite and boulders spread and raked out.

06

New trees placed, planted at the right depth and staked where needed.

Already have ideas on paper?

Bring any sketches or plans you have. We start with a free site visit and go from there.

Before the quote

Every install is priced off a site walk.

We check access for equipment, where the water line comes in, how the ground slopes and what has to be removed. Those details decide the schedule and the number, so we see them in person.

A mini skid steer can cut a day of hand digging, but only if it fits through the gate. We measure side yards and gates on the walk so the quote reflects how the work will actually get done.

Install day to walkthrough

What the install looks like, step by step.

The order below is the same on a small front yard and a full backyard. Only the size of the job changes.

Every landscape installation in Chandler we take on follows these five steps. It does not matter whether the plan came from our design team or from a sketch you brought to the site visit.

01

Prep and demo

Old material cleared and hauled away.

02

Grade

Ground shaped so water drains away from the house.

03

Water lines

Irrigation trenched and run to each area.

04

Plants and cover

Trees, shrubs, sod, turf or rock installed.

05

Clean and walk

Site cleaned and checked with you.

CGL crew setting a paver border on a graded base in front of a home
Paired with hardscape

Installs that include hardscape.

A lot of our installs set pavers, walls or concrete in the same project. Building them together means the grades, borders and planting beds meet cleanly.

Block retaining walls, concrete pads and pergolas also change where water goes. Setting them as part of the install lets us plan drainage and irrigation around them instead of cutting through them later.

What it costs

The four biggest pieces of an install quote.

Installs are priced from the plan and the site walk. These are the parts that swing the number up or down.

Two yards in Chandler and Gilbert with the same square footage can land far apart. Access, plant sizes and how many irrigation zones the plan needs usually explain the gap.

Area and layout

Square footage and how many separate beds, lawns and paths are in the plan.

Site access

Room for a skid steer versus moving soil and rock by wheelbarrow.

Plants and materials

Plant sizes, rock type and whether the lawn is sod or turf.

Irrigation needs

Number of zones and how far the lines have to run.

It all goes on one written quote before the crew shows up.
What neighbors say

In their words: East Valley homeowners.

Real Google reviews from homeowners in Chandler and the East Valley who had CGL Landscaping install their yards. Take a look before you call.

We are a family business based in Chandler, AZ. Much of our install work comes from referrals and repeat customers in Gilbert, Mesa, Tempe and Queen Creek.

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Elizabeth Krigbaum
141 days ago
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Jose and his team have been phenomenal! Thrilled with the fair price and quality services received!
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Deliverance Mambulu
156 days ago
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Slick landscaping did a great job transforming our yard. Zach was professional and kept us updated throughout the process. Pricing was very reasonable for the quality of work. They completed everything quickly and efficiently. The final result looked clean and well done. Communication was excellent the whole time. I would definitely use them again.
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Tyler Balderston
181 days ago
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They honestly do a very thorough job! Our kids play with chalk and rocks and anything they take outside and then we also have dogs so needless to say our yard was a wreck.. but I didn’t catch his name but one of their employees went above and beyond with their work got all the weeds, trash, chalk and even cleaned our dog poop up all without asking all we needed was weed clean up they even blew our patio furniture off and scraped the stuff out of the pavers 10/10 service
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Athena Balderston
181 days ago
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Best landscapers I’ve ever had! I live in an HOA with very strict rules and they did an absolutely fabulous job. So thankful to have found them. Each of their employees are extremely hard working and even go above and beyond wiping off patio furniture and making every part of the front/backyard presentable. Can’t wait to see them again!
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Mackenzie Chapman
562 days ago
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We’ve been working with CGL for nearly a year now, and they’ve been incredible. They helped us get our irrigation system back on track after our previous landscaper severely dropped the ball. Additionally, anytime we had an emergency leak, they were on-site within a few hours at most. Their responsiveness, professionalism, and quality of work have been outstanding. It's also nice to work with someone like Jose and can answer all of your questions and explain everything in such detail to ensure you understand the issue(s) at hand. Highly recommend!
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Karen Roemer
563 days ago
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Jose and Alan were a great team to work with. They understood our objective of the project, did great work and were very communicative.
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Teodora Garcia
833 days ago
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I recently hired CGL Landscaping for sod installation at my home in Phoenix, and they did a fantastic job. From the initial consultation to the final touches, their professionalism and expertise were evident. They prepared the soil and installed high-quality, lush sod that transformed my yard. CGL Landscaping's attention to detail and customer service set them apart. They ensured proper irrigation, provided aftercare instructions, and even followed up to check on the sod's progress. The project was completed on time and within the estimated timeframes Overall, I'm extremely satisfied with CGL Landscaping. Their commitment to quality and outstanding customer service have earned my trust and future business. I highly recommend them for any landscaping needs in the Phoenix area.
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Chandler
833 days ago
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CGL Landscaping is the best Chandler AZ landscaping company!
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Cory Brunsting
931 days ago
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CGL Landscaping has been great to work with. We reached out to Jose to get an estimate for a one time clean up and monthly service. Jose and Alan showed up the next day to provide an estimate for both services. We elected to move forward with CGL and the clean up crew was out the following day to complete services. Two weeks later, the monthly maintenance crew showed up to complete our first monthly service. Invoicing and payment is easy through an online portal. Jose and Alan were both responsive throughout the process and were accessible via text, email or phone call. So far we are very pleased with our services through CGL and would recommend them to anyone looking for landscaping services.
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Alejandro Martinez
1030 days ago
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CGL landscaping made the process super easy from start to finish. Jose came out quickly to give me a proposal and I got it the same day. Scheduling was also very easy, and my project was done on time. Would recommend CGL to anyone if you’re looking for great work and great customer service.
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Briana Ortiz
1030 days ago
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I used to use another landscaping company and they never did the job right, along with that the communication was not there, never got returned calls and it was impossible to reach someone. Then I found CGL Landscaping. They were quick to come out for a free estimate and communication was always and still there. One of the office workers, Alan, is always there to answer and if he doesn't, he is quick to respond. Thank you CGL for 3 great years and many more to come!
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La Venda Randel
1070 days ago
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SUPER TOP NOTCH COMPANY Best experience, Jose was kind and understanding of my situation. I had LNR landscaping put in synthetic turf in my front yard, did a horrible job. After months of trying to get them to come back, after they’ve been paid in full to fix it. They stopped returning phone calls , never kept set appointments to come and fix it. I called Jose and they blew me away, they came right away, crew was all friendly and got the job done quickly. They went above and beyond I was just thinking they to fix what was there but the job was so bad they removed it all and replaced the whole area. Definitely will recommend to everyone I know. Thanks Jose and team that came today you made my nightmare a beauty that I can now enjoy when I walk out my door.
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Linda M.
1183 days ago
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I worked with Jose and his team and found them to be professional, courteous and trustworthy. My yard looks amazing. Jose was patient with me as I made a few changes from my original design. The trees they planted are looking healthy as well as the flower bed, Jose offered to provided care to my front yard and it turned out awesome. He also offered to made a nice area for my dog it turned out great. My plan is to continue with CGL Landscaping for maintenance. Thank you Jose for a job well done. Linda Coolidge, AZ
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I G.
3811 days ago
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I rarely, if ever, write reviews let alone give someone a 5-star rating unless they REALLY deserve it. We interviewed 4 landscaping companies before we selected Creative Green Landscaping. We chose them because they were very knowledgeable, and made us feel comfortable from our very first meeting. Jose (the owner) made it clear that our satisfaction was their number one goal. He definitely followed through and they did a beautiful job. They started the work immediately and throughout the project they showed up early and stayed late. They worked hard and provided quality work. When we decided last minute to make changes, they were flexible and helpful. We have had our fair share of negative contractor experiences, so we appreciate good and honest firms like Creative Green Landscaping. We highly recommend them for your project.
Questions

Landscape installation questions.

Have something else on your mind? Ask during the free site visit and we will walk through it with you.

These are the questions Chandler homeowners ask most before a new landscape goes in. They range from timing around the summer heat to what happens to the old plants.

For a full yard, yes. Even a simple plan keeps the beds, water lines and hardscape lined up. For smaller jobs we can often plan it on site with you.

Not the whole time. We do need access to the yard and the water shutoff, and we like to walk the finished work with you at the end.

We remove and haul off what is coming out. If there are plants worth keeping, tell us and we can work around them.

Yes. Many Chandler yards mix a lawn area with desert beds. We zone the irrigation so each one gets the right amount of water.

Hardscape and rock can go in most of the year. Plants and sod settle in easier outside the hottest weeks of summer, and we will talk timing with you when we quote.

Yes. We install across Chandler, Ahwatukee, San Tan Valley, Gilbert, Mesa, Tempe and Queen Creek.

Where we work

Landscape installs across Chandler and the East Valley.

Our crews work out of Chandler. They cover Gilbert, Mesa, Tempe, Queen Creek, Ahwatukee, San Tan Valley and the surrounding cities.

New construction lots in Queen Creek and San Tan Valley often start as bare dirt, while older Mesa and Tempe yards need demo first. We install landscapes for both across Maricopa County.

Install types

Choose the scope of your install.

Some jobs are one bed. Others are the whole property. These are the four we see most from homeowners around Chandler.

Each scope uses the same prep, irrigation and cleanup standards. The difference is how much of the yard is in the plan and whether it ends in sod, turf, rock or planting.

/01

Front and back built to one plan, from grading to the final walkthrough.

/02

Low water plants and rock laid for the Chandler climate.

/03

New sod or artificial turf on a graded base.

/04

Trees, shrubs and flowers added to an existing yard.

Recent projects

Installs we have been working on.

Real crew photos from our own jobs around the East Valley, not stock pictures. Ask to see one near you.

They show landscape installation in Chandler and nearby cities mid build. Desert shrubs go into rock beds, gravel gets spread and a patio goes in beside new sod.

Desert shrubs going in
East Valley
Planting along a new walkway
East Valley
Gravel spread out front
East Valley
Patio and sod in progress
East Valley
INSTALL
By the numbers

Our own crew, start to finish.

CGL is a family business out of Chandler. The people installing your yard work for us, and they clean up before they leave.

That is how we keep an install consistent from the first trench to the last plant. You deal with one company for the plan, the crew and any question after the job is done.

CGL Landscaping crew building a block wall and paver border during a full backyard hardscape build
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Next step

Ready to get the yard built?

Request a free estimate at the property. We look at the space, go over the plan and give you a written price for the install.

Maybe it is a bare dirt lot in a new Chandler neighborhood, or a tired yard that needs to start over. Either way, call CGL Landscaping or send the form to set a time.

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