Platinum Outdoors is a full-service landscaping company in Phoenix specializing in professional landscape installations that transform empty yards into functional outdoor living spaces. From custom pavers and artificial turf to sprinkler systems, pergolas, and outdoor lighting, we design and build landscapes that are durable, low-maintenance, and built for Arizona living.
Many homeowners contact us after moving into a new home with a bare dirt backyard. We specialize in landscaping for new home builds, turning unfinished lots into fully designed outdoor environments with pavers, turf, landscape rock, irrigation systems, and outdoor living features.
Serving Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Glendale, Peoria, and surrounding communities.
Perfect for new homeowners in San Tan Valley, Queen Creek, Mesa, Apache Junction, Laveen, Florence, Avondale, and Estrella Mountain
Platinum Outdoors provides full-service landscaping services in Phoenix, helping homeowners design and build custom outdoor environments that match their home, lifestyle, and the desert climate.
From modern pavers and artificial turf installations to custom outdoor kitchens, fire pits, retaining walls, and landscape lighting, we specialize in turning empty yards into complete outdoor living spaces.
If you’ve recently moved into a new home in Phoenix, your backyard likely starts as a blank dirt lot. Platinum Outdoors offers a New Home Landscape Package designed specifically for new builds, giving homeowners a clean, finished outdoor space without the stress of planning every detail.
Our $10,000 landscape package includes professionally installed pavers, artificial turf, and decorative landscape rock, all custom designed to fit the layout and size of your backyard. To help you start enjoying your new outdoor living space right away, every homeowner who books this package with Platinum Outdoors also receives a brand-new Traeger grill, perfect for hosting friends and family in your newly finished yard.
We handle all of your landscaping needs, providing you your year-round outdoor living goals you have for your new home.
Homeowners across Phoenix choose Platinum Outdoors because we deliver top-notch landscape installations designed to last. Our team focuses on professional planning, durable materials, and high-quality workmanship that ensures your outdoor space looks great and functions properly long after installation. From new home landscaping to full outdoor remodels, our landscaping company is known for quality work, clear communication, and reliable project completion.
New homes require a different approach than traditional landscaping. We start with undeveloped lots, builder-installed irrigation, and strict HOA guidelines—then design a complete outdoor plan that works from day one. This prevents piecemeal upgrades, costly rework, and landscaping that feels disconnected from the home itself.
Platinum Outdoors manages both the design and the installation in-house. That means your project isn’t passed between multiple contractors or teams. From the first 3D design to the final walkthrough, everything is coordinated, intentional, and built to plan—so timelines stay on track and expectations stay clear.
Most new construction communities require landscaping approval before installation can begin. We handle HOA submissions, revisions, and compliance details so you don’t have to navigate paperwork or redesigns on your own. The result is a smoother process and fewer delays after closing.
Arizona landscapes must perform in extreme heat, sun exposure, and water-conscious environments. Every design accounts for these realities—using materials, layouts, and planting strategies that hold up season after season, not just at move-in.
Landscaping a new construction home in Phoenix isn’t the same as updating an older property. New homeowners across the East Valley face a specific set of challenges that—if not handled correctly—can lead to rushed decisions, failed HOA approvals, or costly rework later.
Most builders install basic irrigation systems meant to meet minimum requirements, not support a fully designed yard. Coverage is often uneven, zones aren’t optimized, and future features like turf, planting beds, or shade structures aren’t accounted for.
Our solution:
We evaluate and redesign irrigation layouts to support your final landscape plan—improving coverage, efficiency, and long-term performance instead of patching problems later.
Much of the East Valley sits on dense caliche soil that restricts drainage and root growth. Without proper preparation, this can lead to pooling water, failing plants, and unstable hardscape installations.
Our solution:
We address grading, soil preparation, and drainage early in the design process so your landscape is built on a foundation that lasts—not one that needs fixing after the fact.
Many new construction communities require landscaping to be completed within a set timeframe. Homeowners are often juggling move-in logistics while trying to understand HOA rules they’ve never dealt with before.
Our solution:
We manage HOA submissions, revisions, and compliance from the start, allowing your project to move forward without delays or last-minute redesigns.
New developments often have minimal shade and full sun exposure. Without intentional planning, outdoor spaces can become unusable during much of the year and costly to maintain.
Our solution:
We design with Arizona’s climate in mind—balancing shade, hardscape materials, planting selection, and water efficiency so your outdoor space stays comfortable and functional.
Many new homes are built on compact lots, especially in master-planned communities. Without a cohesive plan, yards can feel cramped or underutilized.
Our solution:
We design layouts that maximize usable space, improve flow, and create defined zones—so even smaller yards feel intentional and complete.
Landscaping a new home is an investment in how your property functions, looks, and holds value over time. Because no two lots or communities are the same, pricing depends on several factors—but transparency is a key part of our process.
Pricing is influenced by:
Each design is tailored to the property, not pulled from a template.
While exact pricing depends on your home and goals, most East Valley projects fall into these general ranges:
Clean, functional layouts focused on turf, planting, and irrigation
Starting in the mid-$20Ks
Patios, seating areas, lighting, and upgraded finishes
Mid-$40Ks and up
Fully designed yards with premium materials, shade structures, and multiple zones
$65K+
These ranges help qualify projects early and prevent surprises later.
Most new home landscaping projects follow this general timeline:
Phased projects may extend timelines based on scheduling and budget preferences.
Every estimate includes:
There’s no pressure to commit during your estimate—our goal is to help you understand what finishing your yard properly looks like.
We evaluate your lot, sun exposure, and builder-installed features, then create a custom 3D landscape design so you can see your finished yard before construction begins.
We handle all HOA documentation, revisions, and approvals to keep your project moving forward without delays or redesigns.
Our in-house crews complete the full installation—from grading and irrigation to hardscape, turf, planting, and lighting—exactly as designed.
We review the finished landscape with you, provide care guidance, and back the project with post-install support and warranty coverage.
Location: Queen Creek new construction community
Starting Point: Builder-grade dirt lot with no defined outdoor plan
The homeowners wanted a finished backyard that fit their lifestyle and HOA requirements—but didn’t want to guess how it would turn out or make costly changes later. With a blank-slate lot, every decision needed to be made upfront.
We began with an on-site design consultation and created a custom 3D landscape rendering that allowed the homeowners to walk through their future backyard before any construction started. The rendering showed layout, materials, shade placement, and flow—so adjustments could be made early, not during installation.
Once the design was finalized and approved, the build followed the plan exactly.
The homeowners moved forward with confidence, knowing exactly what their finished backyard would look like. The project stayed on track, avoided mid-build changes, and delivered a cohesive outdoor space designed to perform in Arizona’s climate.
New construction landscaping is easiest—and most cost-effective—when it’s planned early. Waiting too long or rushing decisions to meet HOA deadlines often leads to rework, wasted money, or outdoor spaces that don’t function the way you expected.
The best time to design your landscape is before anything is installed. Starting with a professional plan allows irrigation, hardscape, turf, and planting to work together—saving time, preventing conflicts, and protecting your investment.
If you’ve recently closed on a new home or are approaching an HOA landscaping deadline, getting expert guidance early makes the entire process smoother.
Platinum Outdoors provides landscaping for new homes throughout Phoenix and the East Valley, working with homeowners in both established neighborhoods and fast-growing new construction communities.
We regularly design and build new home landscapes in:
If your home is in a nearby community, our team can confirm service availability during your consultation.
If you’re planning a new landscape installation in Phoenix, Platinum Outdoors can help bring your outdoor vision to life.
Call today to discuss your landscaping project or schedule a consultation with our team.
No-pressure estimates. Clear pricing. Professional craftsmanship.
In most cases, no. Builders typically include only basic grading and minimal irrigation. Finished landscaping—such as turf, planting, hardscape, shade, and lighting—is usually the homeowner’s responsibility after closing.
Ideally, landscaping should be planned as soon as you close on your home. Many HOAs require landscaping to be completed within a set timeframe, and early planning helps avoid rushed decisions or redoing work later.
Yes. We prepare and submit all required landscape plans, make revisions if needed, and coordinate directly with your HOA to ensure the design meets community guidelines before installation begins.
Costs vary based on lot size, materials, HOA requirements, and scope of work. With Platinum Outdoors, we provide a $10,000 starter package for home owners of new home builds that do not have any landscaping in their yards.
Yes. Many homeowners choose a phased approach—starting with essential elements like irrigation, grading, and turf, then adding features such as hardscape, lighting, or shade later. Phasing allows flexibility while still following a cohesive design plan.
New construction homes start with a blank slate. That means irrigation, grading, and layout decisions must be made upfront. Proper planning prevents conflicts between systems and ensures the finished landscape works together as a whole.
Yes. We use 3D landscape renderings during the design consultation so you can see your finished yard before any work starts. This allows adjustments to be made early and helps homeowners move forward with confidence.
We provide landscape installation services throughout Phoenix and the East Valley, including Gilbert, Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, Scottsdale, Mesa, and nearby communities.
The next step is to schedule a design consultation. We’ll review your lot, HOA requirements, and goals, then walk you through options and pricing—without pressure or obligation.
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