Landscape + Garden

Inspired by cowboy culture of the Old West, this North Scottsdale property features dramatic groupings of cacti, rustic decor and cozy outdoor living spaces.

At their Scottsdale property, a pair of East Coast transplants embrace native flora and striking specimen cacti.

Layered, technicolor plantings intermingle with native desert species in a lush hillside landscape.

Thoughtful renovations infuse a woman’s dated childhood home with modernity and meaningful details.

Abundant desert plantings and relaxing outdoor living spaces come together in the shadow of Pinnacle Peak.

In Paradise Valley, a mountainside home balances a lush plant palette with desert-friendly xeriscape.

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.