Landscape Design & Build in Gilbert, AZ
Gilbert is one of the fastest-growing residential markets in the East Valley, and the landscape work here reflects it — flat lots that need thoughtful design, planned communities with their own design standards, and homeowners who want outdoor spaces that earn their keep year-round. Core Landscape is a family-owned design-build firm working across Gilbert with the kind of local familiarity that comes from years of submitting plans, working through caliche, and watching what actually performs through Phoenix summers.
Designing for Gilbert
A few realities of building in Gilbert show up in almost every project. An honest design accounts for them from day one rather than discovering them as costly surprises later.
Caliche & Soil Realities
Most Gilbert lots have a layer of cement-hard caliche between six inches and three feet down. We price it into our bids and plan drainage around it, rather than discovering it as a costly surprise on day three of digging.
HOA Design Compliance
Agritopia, Power Ranch, Seville, San Tan Ranch, and Greenfield Lakes each have their own design review committees. We've submitted to all of them and know what each one approves quickly versus what comes back for revision.
Monsoon-Ready Drainage
Gilbert's flat lots and clay subsoil don't drain well during a real monsoon storm. Every hardscape we install includes proper grading and drainage detailing — the unglamorous part of the work, and the part that protects your foundation in August.
Heat-Tolerant Plant Palettes
What thrives in part-shade in Tempe will fry on a south-facing Gilbert wall. We lean on species we've watched perform here over multiple summers — palo verde, brittlebush, deer grass, agave parryi, hesperaloe — and set realistic expectations about what survives where.
Neighborhoods We Work In
Each Gilbert community has its own design vocabulary and HOA review process. We've worked through enough of them to know what makes each one distinctive — and what makes a landscape design feel like part of the neighborhood rather than imposed on it.
Agritopia
Master-planned around Agrarian Urbanism — smaller lots, cottage architecture, walkable streets, and a working farm at the center of the community.
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Seville
Established golf-course community with larger lots, mature trees, and an HOA design culture that supports estate-level landscape work.
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Power Ranch
Family-oriented lake community where landscape work prioritizes durable surfaces, family-friendly design, and HOA-compliant aesthetics.
View Power Ranch →We also work throughout San Tan Ranch, Greenfield Lakes, Val Vista Lakes, Cooley Station, and other Gilbert communities.
What We Design Across Gilbert
Our design-build process scales across every Gilbert community we serve. Whether it's a courtyard refresh in Agritopia or a whole-property build in Seville, the same disciplined approach to design, drainage, and material selection applies.
Our scope across Gilbert projects
- Custom landscape design with 3D renderings
- Hardscape: pavers, flagstone, concrete, retaining walls
- Outdoor kitchens and entertaining spaces
- Irrigation design and overhauls
- Landscape lighting (low-voltage and integrated)
- Ongoing maintenance for design-build clients
Common Questions About Gilbert Projects
How long does a typical Gilbert landscape project take?
For a mid-sized backyard, plan on two to three weeks for design and approvals, then three to six weeks of build time. Larger projects scale from there. We'll give you an honest schedule at the design stage, including the spots where HOA approvals or supplier lead times could add a week.
Do you work with Gilbert HOAs?
Yes. We've submitted projects to most Gilbert HOAs — Agritopia, Power Ranch, Seville, San Tan Ranch, and others. We know what each committee expects in a submission package and can handle the paperwork on your behalf.
What budget range do most Gilbert projects fall into?
Most of our design-build work in Gilbert starts in the mid-five-figures and scales from there. Front-yard refreshes can be lower; whole-property design-builds with significant hardscape typically run higher. We give you a real number after walking the property.
Do you do commercial landscaping in Gilbert?
Our focus is residential. We occasionally take on small commercial projects for existing clients but our team and process are built around homes and the people who live in them.
What plants actually survive Gilbert summers?
Our plant palettes lean on species we've watched perform through multiple Phoenix-area summers — palo verde, brittlebush, deer grass, agave parryi, blue elf aloe, hesperaloe, and a handful of others depending on exposure. We offer a plant warranty on installs we maintain.