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Tight backyard, close block walls and a side yard nobody uses? Our landscaping company in Tempe, AZ makes it work. Call (480) 219-0038 and we will design and build compact patios, turf, shade and low water beds that fit smaller lots and narrow gates. We are family owned, licensed, bonded and insured, and every Tempe project starts with a free on-site estimate.
Tell us where the yard is and we will come measure it.
Much of Tempe was built out early, and many homes near Arizona State University and the older neighborhoods sit on compact lots. There is less room to work with, so a yard has to do several jobs at once.
Our landscaping services in Tempe, AZ are built around that. A small backyard can hold a patio, some shade, a patch of turf and a few desert plants if the layout is planned instead of added one piece at a time.
Ready when you areReady to get more from a smaller Tempe lot? CGL Landscaping provides landscaping services in Tempe, AZ for homes and rentals, planned around tight access and afternoon sun. Book a free on-site estimate or call (480) 219-0038.
We offer every one of our services in Tempe. The difference is scale, since most jobs here fit into a smaller footprint than a Queen Creek lot.
Hardscape and turf do a lot of the work in small Tempe yards. They give you usable space without the watering and mowing a full lawn needs in the heat.
We will measure it, sketch a layout that fits and price it free of charge.
When a backyard is compact, a few inches change how it works. We measure the space, the gate and the path from the street so the patio, turf and plant beds all fit without feeling crowded.
We also watch the sun. A west facing Tempe patio can be hard to use on a summer afternoon, so shade placement is part of the plan from the start, not something added later.
Small yards take careful staging. Material has to come through a narrow gate, and there is little room to store it, so we plan deliveries and the order of work before day one.
The steps are the same for an owner home near Kiwanis Park or a rental near campus. Each one gets a measured plan, a written price and a crew that cleans up as it goes.
Yard, gate width and sun checked on site.
Patio, turf, shade and beds placed on a plan.
A written quote for the full layout.
Base, hardscape, turf and plants in order.
We check the finished yard with you.
Tempe sits in the middle of the Valley, with Mesa to the east, Scottsdale to the north and Phoenix to the west. Ahwatukee is just across the I-10 to the southwest.
We cover each of those from the same Chandler base. See the page for the city next to yours, or view the full list of areas.
A small yard does not always mean a small price. Tight access and hand work can take as long as open ground twice the size.
We quote every Tempe job after seeing it, so the number reflects your lot. Access, surfaces, shade and cleanup are what move a Tempe price up or down.
Gate width and whether equipment fits or work is done by hand.
How much of the yard becomes pavers, turf or rock.
Whether a pergola or shade structure is part of the plan.
Grass, concrete or gravel to haul out first.
Customers of CGL Landscaping have left these Google reviews after projects around the Valley. They are shared here as they were written.
CGL is family owned and works out of Chandler, just south of Tempe. Ask us anything about your own yard when we come out for the estimate.
Tempe homeowners and landlords ask about small spaces, rentals and access more than anything. Here is what we tell them.
For anything specific to your lot, a free visit is the quickest way to an answer. We can often sketch options while we are there.
No yard is too small. Compact lots often get the biggest change, because a planned layout makes room for things that did not fit before.
Yes. We bring in material by hand or with small equipment when the gate is tight, and we price that in up front.
Yes. We work with owners and property managers on low upkeep yards and ongoing maintenance for rentals.
Shade is the big one. A pergola or shade structure, paired with pavers instead of dark concrete, makes the space easier to use in summer.
Yes, and it is one of the closest areas to our Chandler shop. We work across all of Tempe, north and south.
Yes. Turf works well on small front yards and parkway strips, as long as any HOA or city rules for your street allow it.
We work from the neighborhoods near Tempe Town Lake and Mill Avenue down to the larger lots in south Tempe. Papago Park, Kiwanis Park and the ASU campus are all part of the area we cover.
Tempe is in Maricopa County, and like the rest of the Valley it gets long summers and monsoon storms. Our designs lean on shade, heat tolerant plants and careful water use.
These are the projects that make the most sense on compact Tempe properties. Each one has its own page with more detail.
Any of them can stand alone or be combined in a single build. On a small lot, combining them in one plan usually gives the cleanest result.
CGL Landscaping is family owned and based in Chandler, right below Tempe. We design, build and maintain yards across the East Valley.
Small lots are a big part of our work in Tempe. Our crews are used to hand carrying materials, working close to walls and leaving the site clean each day.
Call or send the form to set up a free estimate. We measure the yard, talk about how you want to use it and give you a written price.
Owner or landlord, small lot or large, the visit costs nothing. You leave with a clear idea of what fits and what it will cost.
