Landscape + Garden

Landscape architects Allison Colwell and Michele Shelor transform a water-thirsty estate into a xeric desert haven.

A picturesque view of Pinnacle Peak sets the stage for a lush landscape to flourish.

Outdoor living reaches new levels of serenity at this idyllic hillside farmhouse in Montecito.

Rare specimen cacti and sculptural plant groupings define a desert landscape in the shadow of Pinnacle Peak.

With refreshed plantings, a yard becomes a luxurious desert landscape.

A welcoming destination for family and visitors, a 12-acre desert property radiates resortlike ambience.

The lush landscape of a North Scottsdale estate is a calming retreat for busy homeowners.

For homeowners who loved their house but not their yard, a landscape overhaul made everything right.