This home’s front courtyard will charm you, providing only a hint of what awaits in the backyard. Spanning 1.25 acres, this is a landscape designed to explore, discover and celebrate the possibilities of Arizona gardening. Raised beds burst with herbs, vegetables and flowers, offering a bounty of color, fragrance and nutrition. Resortlike amenities abound, including a swimming pool with ample lounging opportunities, outdoor dining and a children’s playground.

• Arborist: Paul Bitsko, Adaptive Pest Control, Phoenix, adaptivepestcontrol.com
• Planters and annual plantings: Parsons Gardens, Scottsdale, parsonsgardensaz.com
• Antique stone trough sink: Studio Ressource, Scottsdale, studioressource.com
• Composting: Arizona Worm Farm. Phoenix, arizonawormfarm.com
• Garden maintenance: KR Landscaping, Paradise Valley, (248) 563-9027