Plan an outdoor space that is built for Arizona.
Curated AE guidance for the questions Arizona homeowners actually ask — heat, shade, pools, turf, plants, pavers, lighting, glass, permits, and long-term care. Each section links to the most useful AE article, tool, service, or project.
Planning & Budget
Realistic ranges, scope decisions, and proposal review before you sign.
Pools & Water
Custom pools, spas, cooling, heating, and Arizona-specific equipment.
Shade & Heat
Pergolas, ramadas, louvered shade, tile-roof covers, and Arizona heat planning.
Landscape & Plants
Water-wise planting, native and pollinator-friendly choices, irrigation.
Turf & Pets
Heat performance, pet odor, infill, drainage, and base preparation.
Pavers & Hardscape
Base depths, polymeric joint sand, settlement, and Arizona conditions.
Kitchens, Fire & Entertainment
Built-in cooking, BBQ islands, bars, fire features in heat.
Lighting & AE LEDs
Landscape, architectural, and permanent roofline lighting.
Glass & Pool Safety
Frameless glass pool fencing, railings, and mesh/iron options.
This guide curates existing AE content. Your project's specifics — site conditions, scope, selections, permits, and HOA review — are confirmed during a Project Fit Review and controlled by your signed proposal.