This isn't a cost. It's an investment.
The figures on this page are real and we don't hide them — that's how AE operates. But we want to be honest about how to read them. Your Phoenix xeriscape installation isn't a line-item expense; it's an investment in your home's value, your family's daily experience, and a space you'll use for the next twenty to thirty years.
When you compare bids, compare what you're investing in — the spec, the crews, the warranty, the company that will still be standing in year ten — not just the price tag. The lowest bid is almost always the most expensive build over time.
Xeriscape installation in Phoenix, native plants, real drip, rebate handled.
AE Outdoor Living installs xeriscape across the entire Phoenix metro — native desert plants, decomposed granite ground cover, drip irrigation conversion, and city grass-removal rebate submittal packets. Every install follows our AZ Plant & Tree Guide — native-first, no Chilean mesquite hybrids, no invasive palms.
What we install
- Full grass removal and soil prep (kill, remove, or bury + amend).
- Decomposed granite ground cover matched to home palette.
- Native desert plants per the AE AZ Plant & Tree Guide.
- Mesquite, palo verde, and ironwood shade trees (native only).
- Drip irrigation conversion from spray with smart controller.
- Boulder placement, uplighting, and hardscape integration.
Phoenix xeriscape pricing
- Basic front yard (up to 800 sq ft): $3,800–$8,500.
- Full front yard conversion (1,000–2,000 sq ft): $8,500–$22,000.
- Backyard xeriscape with hardscape zones: $18,000–$65,000+.
- Annual maintenance package (pruning, drip check, DG top-off): $850–$2,400/year.
The AE xeriscape spec
- Grass fully killed and removed — no half-measures.
- 4" decomposed granite over weed barrier fabric on all cover zones.
- Individual drip emitters at every plant with pressure-comp bubblers.
- Smart controller with seasonal ET-based scheduling.
- Native-first plant palette per AE AZ Plant & Tree Guide.
City rebates and submittal packets
Most Phoenix-metro municipalities offer grass-removal rebates for turf converted to low-water landscape. Rebate rates and eligibility vary — verify current terms with your specific city. AE prepares the full submittal packet as part of every conversion project: before/after photos, plant list with common and botanical names, irrigation conversion documentation, and square footage measurements. You sign, we submit.
Why Phoenix homeowners choose AE
- Native-first plant selection per our AZ Plant & Tree Guide.
- In-house install crew — no subcontracted drip conversions.
- Rebate paperwork prepared and submitted for you.
- 3-year plant establishment warranty on all installed specimens.
Common questions.
Get your Phoenix xeriscape quoted.
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Start My Project PlanWhy this is an investment, not a cost.
An AE backyard is engineered to add daily livability and long-term home value. We publish honest ranges and build to code with a licensed and bonded Arizona crew. AE provides project-specific workmanship and manufacturer-warranty information in the signed agreement. Website summaries are for planning only.
- Licensed, bonded & insured in Arizona. ROC 340966 (R-62) · ROC 341002 (R-3) · ROC 347738 (KA-5) · ROC 211530 (CR-21). Most Arizona contracting work valued at $1,000 or more — or requiring a permit — must be performed by a properly licensed contractor, subject to statutory exemptions. Verify the legal entity, license status, and classification with the Arizona Registrar of Contractors.
- Real ranges, itemized scope. You see materials, finishes, equipment models, and a line-item budget before you sign — not a one-line "pool — $90,000."
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More xeriscape questions?
Native plant selection, drip conversion, and city rebates in the Desert Landscaping section of the Homeowner FAQ.