--- title: "MTH Design Group — Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/mth-design-group-pfvwus-pf~1350823835 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1350823835.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "MTH Design Group" category: ["Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/7013ed540023054d_0932-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Call for Appointment, Phoenix, Arizona 85018, United States" latitude: 33.4958 longitude: -111.9883 phone: "(602) 497-2050" website: https://mthdesigngroup.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 56 years_in_business: 10 best_of_houzz_awards: 15 followers: 187 last_updated: 2026-08-17 --- # MTH Design Group > Landscape Architecture - Design & Build - Phoenix Arizona Original Houzz profile: [MTH Design Group](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/mth-design-group-pfvwus-pf~1350823835) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers - **Location:** Phoenix, AZ - **Serves:** Arizona, Global, Phoenix Metro - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (56 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 15 awards (2013–2026), for Service, Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Pro Software User - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Locally owned - 10 years in business ### Business highlights - Best of Houzz winner - 10 years in business - Locally owned MTH Design Group specializes in residential and commercial landscape design and construction. As a landscape architecture design / build firm we provide a single point source for taking site design from concept to reality. This approach helps bring a fluidness to projects as things transition from concept, through construction drawings, to bidding, and into construction. As a Landscape Architect led build team we can facilitate the flexibility needed to address the realities of construction while in pursuit of the goals developed while working very closely with our clients in the design and plan development phase. This close working approach allows the project to be a true reflection of the client and a response to the space and architecture. Typical projects consist of site feature design & construction, landscape design & installation, construction administration, construction documentation, AutoCAD drafting, planning & permitting, and any other aspect of the design and construction of the outdoor environment. We serve a variety of clients from individual homeowners, contractors, developers, builders, designers, and municipalities. We are licensed landscape architects and fully licensed, bonded, and insured landscape contractors in state of Arizona. We strive to provide thoughtful and well executed designs that meet a variety of project goals while developing something that exceeds our client’s expectations. Matthew Horne’s interest in the landscape started at a young age, he was able to work within the design, build, and maintenance industry through his teens and early 20’s. His passions developed as he received his Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture from the University of Kentucky in 2005. Shortly after graduation Matt moved to Phoenix, AZ and was fortunate enough to work with several different landscape architecture firms on a variety of interesting projects of various scale and scope prior to founding MTH Design Group in late 2009. With a sensibility influenced by an upbringing in the pastoral landscape of central Kentucky with its thoroughbred farms, bourbon distilleries, and historic architecture Matt embraced the beauty of the southwest. The Sonoran deserts beauty and vast spaces only added to his love for the outdoors and he has enjoyed exploring this diverse state since making it home. ### Services Provided - Landscape Design - Garden Design - Hardscaping - Landscape Plans - Patio Design - Drought Tolerant Landscaping - Site Planning - Pool Landscaping - Custom Fire Pits - Swimming Pool Design - Gazebo Design & Construction - Outdoor Lighting Design - Project Management - Drafting - Landscape Architecture Design Services - Landscape Construction Build Services ### Areas Served - Arizona - Global - Phoenix Metro ### Typical Job Cost $20,000 - 1 million An initial free consultation to meet, see the property, and discuss thoughts and options will take place. Then a proposal will be provided to work with you as a designer in the development of your plans. Design fees vary based on the scope of work. Once a design has been completed a full line item proposal can be developed for the construction of the project and the build can be completed. Construction budgets vary greatly based on the scale and details of a project. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | MTH Design Group | | Address | Call for Appointment, Phoenix, Arizona 85018, United States | | Phone | (602) 497-2050 | | Website | https://mthdesigngroup.com | | License Number | LA \#51889 / ROC \#293820 | | Years in business | 10 | | Followers on Houzz | 187 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/mthdesigngroup - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/in/mthdesigngroup ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [MTH Design Group](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/mth-design-group-pfvwus-pf~1350823835) - **Website:** https://mthdesigngroup.com - **Phone:** (602) 497-2050 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - -State of Arizona Registered Landscape Architect \#51889 - -State of Arizona Registrar of Contractors \#293820 - -State of Arizona Registered Firm \#16727-0 - -CLARB Certified Landscape Architect - -Member of The American Society of Landscape Architects - -B.S. Landscape Architecture, University of Kentucky - **Best of Houzz:** 15 awards (2013–2026), for Service, Design. **Affiliations** - [American Society of Landscape Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/american-society-of-landscape-architects-pfvwus-pf~2014062207) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 56 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 49.0 ### Featured Review **★★★★★ — Mike Gagnon, March 2024** > We used MTH Design Group for a complete remodel of our entire yard. Matt and his team did an excellent job of designing and building the entire project - from the irrigation to the lighting. They care about the details and the quality of work shows through. We’re extremely pleased with the final product. We highly recommend MTH Design Group. ### All 56 reviews **★★★★★ — Backyard pool area and driveway, July 2026** > Five stars for Matt at MTH Design Group! He did an amazing job redesigning our yard and exterior spaces. Matt took the time to understand our vision, offered brilliant suggestions, and delivered a final design that complements our home perfectly. He mastered the balance of beauty and functionality—the plant selections and layouts are ideal for our day-to-day lifestyle. We now spend so much time enjoying this usable new space and look forward to partnering with Matt again on future projects! **★★★★★ — Stacey Mack, May 2026** > MTH Design Group was amazing to work with and deserves more than 5 stars! From the design concepts to the actual project coming to fruition we cannot say enough great things! We felt the whole project went smoothly and communication was always fantastic! We could not be happier with our beautiful yard transformation. We look forward to working with MTH Design on our next house! **★★★★★ — elaine sp8, May 2025** > Matt and his team did an amazing job. I didn’t have to try and figure out what would look good- his recommendations were just right. The work was completed quickly and efficiently. Love the new patio refresh. Thanks, Matt. **★★★★★ — Velvel Marasow, Feb. 2025** > We couldn't be happier with the incredible transformation of our backyard! Matt and his team exceeded our expectations, creating a stunning outdoor space that perfectly blends beauty and functionality. Their attention to detail, professionalism, and creativity truly set them apart. From design to execution, everything was seamless, on time, and of the highest quality. We now have a backyard oasis we love—thank you for making our vision a reality! Highly recommend! ✨ **Comment from MTH Design Group:** > Thank you Velvel, so glad the transformation of the yard has worked out so well for you! **★★★★★ — Mary Hall, Feb. 2025** > My husband and I worked with Matt Horne from MTH Design Group on a pretty special backyard project, which had some challenging aspects including a large custom made pergola. Matt was exceptional to work with from beginning to end and our backyard is stunning. Matt is very knowledgeable and is an excellent communicator. He was easy to talk to and offered us guidance on design, plants, shade, water, maintanence, hard surfaces, raised gardens, lighting, gas fire pit, gas pizza oven, BBQ and a new watering system. I was very happy with Matt's invoicing system, it was easy to follow with no surprises. If something changed in the process or pricing, Matt let us know right away. All of the people who work with and for Matt have been easy to work with too. We started with a muddy mess after a sewer pipe collasped and we had to dig up the entire backyard. Matt turned a mess into a masterpiece that we are happy with every day, the final product is really beautiful. I have worked with other like-kind companies that did not perform or communicate as well as Matt did throughout and after our project was finished. I highly recommend that you consider MTH Design Group for your design and build project and I will definitely be a repeat customer for any future landscaping, patio or related project. Thank you. **Comment from MTH Design Group:** > Thank you so much Mary, it was a pleasure getting to know you and Mike as we worked through this. **★★★★★ — GB, Feb. 2023** > We had a large complicated project, including sewer relocation, electrical relocation and a pool install. Along with that we had the entire grounds redone including tile, plantings, lighting, irrigation service relocated, drip system and pergolas. A massive project. MTH did the design and managed the install throughout the whole process. Matt and the team were responsive and diligent through the process and managed the surprises along the way well (hello there buried old septic tank). We're stoked on the outcome and looking forward to spending time outside over the entire year here in the valley! **Comment from MTH Design Group:** > Thanks, glad I was able to help transform the property and make it a space you all can love to live in. **★★★★★ — katieorcutt, Dec. 2022** > Complete remodel of courtyard and back yard for a 1970's townhome > Matt worked with us from conceptual design until the final completion of the project. During the design phase, Matt was accepting of our ideas and gave us professional advice concerning appropriate plants, materials and lighting. Demolition was quick and care was taken during demo; courtyard has lots of full length windows. Windows were completely covered; no damage. Job site was kept clean during all phases of construction. > Project was started during COVID. Matt was able to obtain all the needed materials during a difficult time for construction. We are very pleased with the finished project that has added value to our home. It is difficult for an architect to design and build a project for another architect. Matt did a great job! **Comment from MTH Design Group:** > Thank you, I had a lot of fun working with you all on this project. **★★★★★ — Jay Schlichting, Jan. 2022** > Matt and team helped me complete a major renovation to our outdoor living space. We basically blew the whole thing up and started from scratch. We had a pretty good idea of what we wanted in theory and Matt helped put it on paper, then bring it to reality. He was flexible all along the way and in making sure we got what we were wanting, while still keeping everything functional and appropriate for the AZ elements. Due to supply chain issues and labor shortages, this definitely took longer than planned, but we are very satisfied with our new space. Whether it's hanging out as a family, inviting friends over, or eventually posting our place as an AirBnB, there is no doubt that the backyard will always be the most enjoyable place to be. Thanks again to the MTH Design Group for their professionalism and attention to detail. We definitely have the nicest backyard on the block! **Comment from MTH Design Group:** > Thanks so much Jason, it was great working with you and transforming the entire property! **★★★★★ — Michael and Becky F., July 2021** > We found Matt through his exceptional reviews on Houzz so it's only appropriate that we give back. > > We first contacted Matt about a project around August 2020 and we knew right away with COVID and supply chain issues this project wouldn't be completed until mid 2021. The way our project turned out it was well worth the wait. > > Our yard remodel (front and back) that went from over 100 tons of excess dirt, dead grass and old tree stumps to something usable and beautiful. Matt and his team did an exceptional job at putting it all together. Matt was very responsive to all our questions during the project and we really enjoyed the personalized service that he gave us. > > We would highly recommend Matt for your project. **Comment from MTH Design Group:** > Thanks Michael, I'm glad we were able to really make the space something useable and should get better as the landscape matures. **★★★★★ — Gary & Heidi Bliss, April 2021** > Matt and his team did a great job for our backyard remodel even through the tough timing of deliveries during COVID-19 time. he answered all questions as quickly as possible and stayed on top go the job all the way through, we even changed our mind on a couple ideas and he fixed them even after they had been done. We appreciated his hard work and always being ready to handle the next task with great suggestions. Thanks Matt and your team for all the support! **Comment from MTH Design Group:** > Thank you Gary and Heidi, it was fun working with you and making the space inviting and useable. **★★★★★ — Samantha, Jan. 2021** > Highly recommend Matt for your landscaping needs! We received several bids for our front and back yard landscaping needs and felt that Matt offered the best value. He was able to take our vague suggestions and create something beautiful for a fraction of the price of other quotes we received. We really loved the attention to detail and personalized service. Any issues we had were resolved without any problems. It did take awhile for everything to be completed but this seemed to be a universal problem with all of the other houses on our street who were all installing landscaping around the same time **★★★★★ — Meghan Miner, Jan. 2021** > Matt was great to work with every step of the way. We had an odd shaped backyard, being on a corner lot. Matt was able to maximize our space by creating a design for our backyard that fit everything we wanted and made it look amazing. He has a great eye for design and landscape, and we get compliments all the time on our backyard. I would recommend him to anyone that wants a great looking yard with great service! **Comment from MTH Design Group:** > Thanks Meghan! I'm so happy you all love how it all came together. Was really fun **★★★★★ — M and S, Dec. 2020** > Matt was an excellent find. My wife and I were planning a major renovation of our backyard complete with a new casita for her parents to move in. Due to the size and details we wanted in this project, we felt it best to work with a landscape architect to start planning everything out. Our intent was to leverage Matt for the design, but over time we realized that it would be best to have him do the implementation as well. There was a lot of brainstorming involved and we were very involved in the planning and layout resulting in several iterations to make the result fit our needs. We wanted to create a backyard oasis that allowed us to use the entire space throughout the year. Matt and his crew delivered. We now have a beautiful BBQ area, pergola with fire pit, a garden pathway with lots of plants to attract butterflies and hummingbirds, as well as have fruit to harvest. Our kids love running around outside and playing throughout the yard and we're enjoying the outdoor BBQ with family. We look forward to using the fire pit this winter. Now that the big part of the project has completed, and we've been using the space, we identified additional areas that need updated. We'll definitely be calling upon Matt to help finish up the next phase!! **Comment from MTH Design Group:** > Thanks so much! Glad you are really loving the space and it was great working with you on such a big transformation. **★★★★★ — lucaskent, Oct. 2020** > Having recently moved across the country from Virginia to Arizona, we knew we wanted a more functional and attractive yard but had no experience in a desert landscape. I came across MTH Design Group's profile here in Houzz, and reached out to Matt and one other landscape architect. Matt got back to me in short order, and came over to discuss the project. Immediately I knew he was the one that we were going to hire to do the project. > > Unlike other companies that do this work, Matt personally oversees the entire project. When there are contractors here working, he is here inspecting or leading it. He served as the sole point of contact and was always readily available for questions via email, phone and text. The team he brings in to do the work were very professional, arrived on time and were very friendly. > > Here's the thing with Matt that I appreciated the most: he isn't pushy and doesn't try and upsell you on things you may not need. He always lays out the pros and cons of doing one thing over another. We ended up downgrading our lighting package slightly, but upgrading our irrigation system. And the end product is better than we could have imagined. We've got a great new (usable) and beautiful space that will require minimal water use and very little maintenance. > > Best of all, the work came in right on budget and right on time -- two things that never happen with these projects. I can't recommend Matt and MTH Design Group enough. **Comment from MTH Design Group:** > Kent, thank you for the kind review. It was great getting to know you and work with you on this project. It should become an even better space as the plantings fill in. **★★★★★ — Susan Mackay, May 2020** > My husband and I needed our very large front yard completely landscaped and were referred to MTH design by a local architect. After meeting with Matt several times and giving him some inspiration pictures he came up with a beautiful design and implemented it perfectly. We couldn't be more pleased with the final product. Matt was great to work with and his team did a thorough, timely and professional job. **Comment from MTH Design Group:** > Thank you Susan, I can't wait to get the final details and lighting in for you all! Love how things came together! **★★★★★ — Mark Ohlendorf, April 2020** > Matt did a nice design for us incorporating our style through his use of the planting material, hardscape and lighting. He kept us engaged throughout the design process and was responsive to our comments. His installation team did a great job. We were so impressed with them that we brought them back 18 months later to redo our driveway and courtyard hardscape. They have also been responsive in taking care of warranty work. Highly recommend. **Comment from MTH Design Group:** > Thank you so much Mark, you were a great client and I'm so happy for you with how the place came out! **★★★★★ — Marco Monreal, July 2019** > Such a joy to work with Matt! We are so happy with the outcome of our patio project and will be working with him to redo our entire landscape. If you love your home, are passionate about quality and demand the best, go with MTH Design Group. Thank you Matt. **Comment from MTH Design Group:** > Thanks so much Marco, been fun working with you and getting to know you. Can't wait to get the rest of the project together for you. **★★★★★ — Brook Miller, April 2019** > We truly enjoyed working with Matt and the MTH Design group for our yard renovation. Matt was amazing with coming up with multiple design options based on a variety ideas we had. The ultimate design we chose transformed our entire yard. It gave the yard a much needed facelift, and made our outdoor living space much more functional. The landscaping remodel included a new back yard patio, outdoor kitchen/bar completed with concrete countertop, new front yard sitting courtyard, entire new drip irrigation system, rock and new planting areas, tons of beautiful plants, and lighting! > > Matt was amazing at trying to keep us to our original budget and scope. He would have succeeded but we kept adding more items to the plan. Matt was very flexible when we had these changes and added additional items to the initial scope of work to be done. Matt is always available for questions and truly takes pride in making sure things were done correctly. > > His crew was here when they said they would be here and they did a good job keeping to the timeline as much as possible even though we had some setbacks with being rained out a couple days. > > We are very excited about how the space was transformed and would highly recommend MTH Design to anyone. **Comment from MTH Design Group:** > Thanks Brook, great working with you all and glad you are happy with all the changes! **★★★★ — Joan Scanlan, April 2019** > We really enjoyed working with Matt on our front and backyard remodel. He was great about using what trees and plants we could. His design for our backyard remodel was beautiful, and incorporated so many succulents and cacti that are blooming like crazy right now. His designs are really lush, and even though many are still young, they're filling in nicely. > > I found his service to be responsive and accommodating, and his crew cleaned up after themselves nightly, and were very respectful of the property. > > He arrived when he said he would, or let me know promptly if there was a change in plan. He was helpful in choosing the right plantings for our yard, considering the exposure and the feel we wanted to get from the landscape. > > I would hire Matt again without hesitation. **Comment from MTH Design Group:** > Thank you so much Joan, glad the plants are starting to fill in and things should just get better with time! **★★★★★ — Bridget Fogarty LaMunyon, March 2019** > Matt and MTH Design Group did an amazing job from start to finish. We were extremely pleased with the design. Our project required a full backyard remodel including an extended paver patio with lawn border, sod, new irrigation, and new plantings. The front yard included an extended patio, increased parking space, lawn border, irrigation and new plantings. > > Matt understood our desire to have a space to entertain, our practical needs such as increased parking, as well as our need to stay within budget. He was able to incorporate all of these things in to one beautiful design. Of course we had lots of questions along the way, and Matt was always available to answer questions, provide guidance, and explain processes. > > The team of installers were professional and knowledgeable. They completed the job within budget and on schedule. We were truly impressed by Matt's attention to detail and excellent communication with the installers. The installation was quick and of the highest quality. We quickly went from having the worst yard on the block, to the best -- by far! **★★★★★ — User, Feb. 2019** > Before diving into our back yard project, we had three people out for estimates. Matt was the only person who did a thorough review. Most importantly, he was realistic about the timeline. He said his typical process was to take six weeks before breaking ground. This ensured several iterations of the design and surety on the part of the client. To Matt's credit, he stuck to it, even when my wife and I (erroneously) wanted to move faster. Whenever Matt asked us to take time to consider, we made changes that ultimately created in a better result. > > Most importantly: I've worked with a lot of contractors, and this is the first time that a project has looked exactly how it was designed. Matt and his team showed up every day and executed our vision perfectly. I cannot recommend him and his team enough. > > Matt is worth every penny. I recommend him with great confidence and without reservation. **★★★★★ — Michael LaMunyon, Dec. 2018** > Matt did an excellent job on the design of the landscape. The crew showed up on time and completed the work as stated. I will continue to use Matt for future projects. **★★★★★ — A B, Oct. 2018** > We hired MTH Design Group for a complete remodel of our front and backyard. Landscape and hardscape were entirely replaced save for the pool surface which was untouched and a few mature trees we kept. > > Throughout the design and build process, Matt from MTH Design Group was fantastic. He had a vision for the project but blended his expertise with personal preferences we had. The result is something we are thrilled with but couldn't have conceived on our own. He was patient and accommodating when it came to any requests or changes we had. > > He held his workers to high standards and was regularly on site to supervise, survey the progress, and take care of any issues as they came up. Of course if I ever needed him to come out and take another look at something he was there in a heartbeat. It was great to see that level of involvement from a business owner and it certainly paid off in terms of the quality of the end product and our satisfaction as homeowners. **Comment from MTH Design Group:** > Thank you so much for the positive feedback. It was great working with you all and can't wait to see how the space evolves as the landscape matures. **★★★★★ — Mary Ellen McKeever, Jan. 2018** > We needed a complete remodel of our back yard. I found MTH Design Group on Houzz and was very impressed with the articles Matt had posted regarding landscape architecture along with his history/pictures of past projects. I did my homework and spent several months getting ideas and quotes from other contractors before contacting Matt. I had a general idea of what I wanted to accomplish: enlarge our existing patio area; use plantings to increase our privacy; increase shade on our southwestern exposed patio; add a BBQ area and a fire pit. Matt had great ideas and was very easy to work with. The scope of the project evolved over time and we also incorporated a pergola attached to our home; irrigation replacement and lighting to the initial project. Matt was very open to feedback and modified plans and dealt with HOA challenges to help keep our project on track. He has a solid crew that handles most of the landscape and patio work; but he will subcontract with one or two other professionals as needed. Matt acted as the general contractor and kept a close eye on every aspect of the overall project. Our outside backyard is awesome and our family and friends agree! My husband and I highly recommend Matt and the MTH Design Group! (I hope to add before and after pictures soon. ) **Comment from MTH Design Group:** > Thank you Mary Ellen, it was great working with you and I'm so glad you love the space! Here is a good before and after from the same spot. **★★★★★ — song gao, Dec. 2017** > I found Matt from houzz because every his customer rated him with 5 stars. I am very happy I have made the right decision. Great job, Matt **Comment from MTH Design Group:** > Thank you so much Song, I'm glad I could help you improve your backyard. **★★★★★ — User, May 2017** > Matt and MTH Design Group did a great job from start to finish on my backyard redesign and landscaping plan. He's not only able to take your ideas, thoughts, and interests into consideration but then advises best options and fill in all the numerous details that you wouldn't think about to make it all work. His eye for hardscape and landscape design and attention to detail throughout his plans make it an extremely comfortable experience from start to finish. Matt is dedicated to his craft and that shows from start to finish in his work and the experience I received. I would highly recommend working with MTH Design Group. **Comment from MTH Design Group:** > Thanks Marcus! Great working with you and making your space a place you want to be! **★★★★★ — Brenda Fullmer, Jan. 2017** > We hired MTH Design Group to redesign both our front and back yard. Matt was creative, flexible with our random changes in ideas and incorporate everything we wanted. We are thrilled with the result and looking forward to enjoying our new outdoor living space. **★★★★★ — vanduse1, July 2016** > Before finding MTH Design we talked to a 3 other landscape companies. We are happy we decided to move forward with MTH Design group. The processes was collaborative and he really took our feedback during the design processes. Once the design was completed we decided to continue using MTH Design with the build process as well. We made some changes while in the middle of build and he was happy to accommodate and he always made sure we were going to be happy with the finished product. > > We plan on working with MTH Design again in future for some additional projects as well. **★★★★★ — Larry Edward Penley, March 2016** > Matt really did a great job of listening to what we wanted in a redesign of our backyard and the landscaping associated with it. This was a major project with demolition of an old spool, hardscape, and the patio, including its roof. The project required close cooperation among the pool company, construction company and Matt's group for landscaping. Matt had a very good eye for the terrain on the hill to the rear and to the curves and lines in the house and residual rear structure. The result was a redesign that fits aesthetically and practically. **★★★★★ — Sonya Romero, Jan. 2016** > We are extremely happy with the work Matt did for us. He designed our front yard and front patio, then saw it through to the end by stopping in on a regular basis and monitoring the work. He immediately responded to any problems we noticed and questions we had. Matt helped us to decide what the best cuts in the project would be in order to stay under budget, in a way that will allow us to get to them later when we've saved up enough funds. His crew was wonderful--they were very respectful, allowed my young son to "help", and even the neighbors came over to express their appreciation for the care they took to clean up and not mess up the neighborhood. Matt listened and adjusted and never once made us feel "stupid" for our lack of knowledge. This was our first project so we were understandably nervous! He got it done in time. We have had so many compliments and are loving the changes to our home. We adore sitting on the patio at night around our new fire table, or soaking in the southern sun in the cool weather. We can't wait for the plants to mature and show off their beauty and color--Matt has a great wealth of knowledge about plants and how to use them in landscaping. We planted 3 trees to provide shade and interest. We've already got him on the hook for our backyard makeover in the future--he's already got us excited about out-of-the-box thinking for that! Thanks Matt, you deserve all the blessings for the hard work you do! **★★★★★ — Sandy Adler, Nov. 2015** > Matt planned and executed the entire remodeling of my 35 year old backyard in Scottsdale. It was overgrown and had grading issues and just looked old and tired. Now it's absolutely gorgeous...my outdoor space has been brought up to the 21st Century! > The new yard includes all new plantings, beautiful pavers, a new gas firepit, a raised vegetable garden and an area for fruit trees including lemon, fig, peach, grapefruit and orange trees and new yard watering system. > The project was completed on a timely basis and Matt was here regularly to monitor the work and make corrections as necessary. He explained the plants, why he chose them, and what to expect as far as upkeep. He listened to my concerns and what I wanted in the yard, which was especially important. His contractors were courteous and left the job neat at the end of each day. The entire project was completed as promised and on a timely basis. Matt always behaved professionally and was fun to work with. > Our next project will be the front yard! **★★★★★ — Erik Pedersen, Feb. 2015** > I originally found Matt and MTH Design Group on Houzz while searching for a full service design/build landscape firm. Matt was very responsive from the start and willing to work around our busy work schedule. He listened to our vision for our small back patio and produced a design that was functional, pleasing to the eye and within our budget. Although this was a fairly small job, Matt gave our project the attention it deserved and produced a fantastic finished product! He was a pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend his services. **★★★★★ — rklucznik1, Oct. 2014** > MTH Design Group did an existing base plan in AutoCAD from the site visit to our home including measurements, plot plan, and photo inventory. In addition to the site visit, MTH came to our house numerous times for design visits and ultimately provided us with a landscape design plan that included all of the things we were looking for along with many MTH design features that were amazing. Unlike many of the "landscape design professionals" we contacted, MTH was professional, reliable, and extremely easy to work with. MTH worked within described timelines and pricing was very competitive. MTH not only did the landscape design, but also gave us a great price on having all the work done by his subcontractors - who also did a great job. We highly recommend MTH Design Group to anyone looking for landscape design and installation - we're sure you'll be as happy as we are! **★★★★★ — Dan G, Aug. 2014** > Matt delivered on all promises made, managed the project well and finished on budget, I would highly recommend MTH to anyone looking for high quality work without the hassle. **★★★★★ — Nicole, Aug. 2014** > Matt helped us transform our backyard from "blah" to "amazing"!! We really wanted an outdoor space where our children could have some place to play, outdoor dining was a must, and we wanted to bring some trees and plants in to get that lush feeling while living in the desert. > > We are so pleased with the results. The overall process was very smooth. We had a few meetings to get the design just right. Matt has a lot of knowledge on what plants work for this climate so we totally trusted him with choosing the trees and plants for our space. We really wanted our backyard completed in time for our out of town guests and Matt made that happen. The deadlines were all met on time. There was an issue with our pool's auto fill getting disconnected and Matt had the guys out fixing it next day. > > We had a few ideas and Matt really made them a reality. Our backyard has now become an extension of our home and we couldn't be happier. We would recommend Matt to anyone looking to change their outdoor space. **★★★★★ — Meghan Martinez, July 2014** > We worked with Matt to do a complete overhaul on our back yard. He created a beautiful plan, within our budget, and we really love the end result. He is responsive, knowledgeable, and manages a great crew. We will happily hire him again when it is time to re-do our front yard. **★★★★★ — Harold Hoeg, June 2014** > After interviewing a couple of other landscape architects and remodel firms, we met and hired Matt with little hesitation. He was enthusiastic, thoughtful and thorough in the initial design phase and throughout the process. He is a one-man operation with subcontractors that he uses and trusts. So, you will get personal attention from him. Matt listened to what we wanted and was able to deliver a beautiful remodeling to our unfinished landscape within our budget and the strict parameters of our HOA and city NAOS areas that were designated on our property. Matt did a good job of blending the natural desert NAOS spaces with the rest of our property, incorporating new native low-water plantings and working with the mature plants and trees we already had. We had one minor issue with the density of the rock uses to top-dress the landscaping, but Matt listened to our concerns and addressed the issue to our satisfaction in a very professional manner. The information Matt provides about the plants used, their care and watering along with detailed plans of the property, the watering zones and timers, etc. was very thorough and professionally done. Overall, we are very happy to have chosen Matt and would have no hesitation in recommending him. **★★★★★ — sstephen69, May 2014** > I contacted Matt a few months ago. He and I collaborated on a new design for my N Glendale backyard. Simply beautiful! The design he presented is elegant in its simplicity and my neighbors are already jealous. > > Anyone he has call me for a reference will hear on,y the highest praise from me! **★★★★★ — justlooking13, Nov. 2013** > We contacted a number of firms offering landscape architecture services through out the Phoenix Metro area and found Matt of MTH to be not only the most responsive but also very competitive price wise. When Matt responded to our solicitation his introduction explanation of his design approach and philosophy was thorough and made us feel comfortable. His price point was also very competitive. > > On our first sit visit with Matt we spent several hours discussing our likes and dislikes and what our vision was for our yard. We also got an education about proper plant pruning here in the desert. The Matt's brings a long term planning element of what will work for not just one or two years down the road but 5, 10, 20 years. > > Matt took our suggestions and returned a near perfect plan after the first design review. We spent the next exchanges tweaking the master plan until we settled on what we feel to be the best possible solution for our space. > > Matt took our feed back on elements we weren't excited about, even when our own choices and suggestions led us to those results and patiently altered the design until we were happy. > > We would gladly work with Matt again when it comes time implement the design he provided for us. **★★★★★ — fitzpatrick01, Sept. 2013** > The MTH design group was great to work with, they listened to what we wanted, were flexible with their designs, brought great ideas to the table and when we finally made the decision to move forward with the work they were on time, clean and did what they said they would do. One item needed to be fixed after the work was completed and they quickly came back to correct the issue. I definitely suggest working with MTH Design Group to design your outdoor oasis. **★★★★★ — noneoftheabove, March 2013** > I first contacted Matt Horne to help me with a renovation of my landscaping about a year ago. Because of my "snowbird" status, the install did not happen until March 2013. Matt was very easy to work with. He came up with some great ideas/designs for both the back and front yards. But just as importantly he patiently listened to our ideas and incorporated them into the plan. Matt provided a turn-key, one-stop-shopping experience. He arranged for and provided oversight for all the work to be done, to include installing pavers over an existing concrete patio, installing a new irrigation system and installing numerous new plantings. There was one small problem with the new irrigation system which he immediately attended to and fixed. All in all, a great experience. Quality work at a reasonable price. **★★★★★ — chararagus, Feb. 2013** > We recently bought a 1974 model home at Squaw Peak Mountain; the house was once invisible to the neighborhood but now stands out. After consulting with many landscape designers, it was clear we needed Matt Horne’s expertise from MTH Design Group. He not only designed our landscaping to fit our lifestyle, he worked with engineers and served as a general contractor to extend our backyard by 14 ft. (include building a 120 ft. retaining wall). > > Thanks to Matt Horne, today we enjoy the home we dreamed of. I highly recommend this company to anyone who is serious about taking their home to the next level for a fair price. Thank you Matt! **★★★★★ — azstierhome, Feb. 2013** > Working with Matt was a great experience. We purchased a bank owned property in much need of landscaping T.L.C. Since we were relocating from Michigan and had never lived in the desert climate, we were in need of someone very knowledgable in that area and easy to work with. Matt is both of those things. We feel like he really listened to our concerns and wishes, keeping within a budget and coming up with a design that incorporated the existing landscape. I would highly recommend hiring Matt!! We have the prettiest yard in the neighborhood. :) **★★★★★ — smeholt, Jan. 2013** > MTH Design provided us with a landscape design that really blended well with our surrounding area, in the promised timeline and on budget. Plans were professionally drawn and designed, and encompassed all of our requested items, i.e. fire pit, raised deck, low maintenance plants. Matt was very easy to work with, had many great contacts, and helped us get our project started. Matt had many good suggestions for plants and materials, many of which we incorporated into our project. **★★★★★ — TurfDIRECT, Jan. 2013** > MTH Design Group is a great company to work with. Honest, Dependable and Trustworthy . Matt the owner over sees each phase of construction. Highly recommend . **★★★★★ — Imagine Architectural Concrete LLC, Jan. 2013** > MTH Design Group was a pleasure to work with. They had a great design, great plans and excellent communication. We look forward to working with them again in the future. **★★★★★ — jdperry10, Jan. 2013** > Matt and his team did a superb job in the designing and installation of our front yard landscaping project. In addition, his ability to take our vision and turn it into reality was fantastic. > > We would recommend Matt and his team to anyone wanting quality work done with excellent customer service! **★★★★★ — cherylallainmee, Jan. 2013** > Bought a second home in South Tempe and wanted to remove all the grass in the small backyard and have desert landscaping. With a small budget ($13,000) Matt created a beautiful space which is also practical and low maintenance. Matt was a pleasure to work with - creative, professional and punctual. He respected our budget and never tried to convince us to revise it. He was very responsive when contacted with questions. There is nothing we were unhappy about - which seems incredibly rare to find these days when having work done on your house. We would use him again and in fact intend to have him design and do our front yard within the next few years. **★★★★★ — Madak Kadam Design Inc, Jan. 2013** > MTH Design Group did a great layout and rendering of the garden design including a gorgeous water feature. Well designed and well executed with much attention given to every detail. They went out of their way to get it right the first time. Highly recommended. **★★★★★ — Claudine B, Jan. 2013** > Matt was great to work with. He helped us transform a boring yard to a beautiful yard. We were new to the state and unfamiliar with this kind if landscape and plants. With his experience and expertise he made it easy for us by designing and selecting plants native to the area. He is professional and personable and was a pleasure to deal with! **★★★★ — x86roger, Jan. 2013** > Matt did a great job figureing out a landscape plan for a Scottsdale 1 ac investment property that we sold. Because of our success I will definitely use MTH Design Group again. **★★★★ — az iyers, Jan. 2013** > MTH was hired to provide landscape design for our new home in Chandler. Matt designed the landscape for the front yard, courtyard and the back yard including the pool. > > Matt presented many interesting design concepts. I was particularly impressed by his fresh approach, his choice of unconventional shrubs and trees and his desire to have a 'natural' design instead of a very planned manicured look. > > His drawings and 3D renderings were perfect and allowed us to visualize the finished spaces very accurately. **★★★★★ — jenick29, Jan. 2013** > We worked with Matt for approximately 7 months on the redesign of our exterior landscaping, lighting and pool remodeling project. Through many iterations, Matt was always patient, professional and positive. Though he didn't always love some of our wacky ideas, he possessed the creativity and flexibility to make them work or help us find a suitable compromise. > > Matt is highly responsive and maintains consistent communication and project status updates. He was able to coordinate with multiple vendors and still hit our very aggressive deadline. He is also honest and hardworking. Many nights he moved things around in order to accommodate our crazy schedules. > > We LOVE our new exterior (front and back) and look forward to working with Matt again in the future on additional projects and specialty plant maintenance. You won't find a better designer/contractor! **★★★★★ — 4154060, Jan. 2013** > My project , designing the back patio: landscaping, irrigation system, laying of pavers, lighting and a fountain that required a custom fixture which was created by an artist in Sedona. At night with water flowing down the face of the fountain which is lighted gives the effect of flames on the face of the fountain. > During the work Matt was on site daily and upon completion was immediately reachable whenever I had a question. Deadlines and the budget were meet and I was given a detailed drawing of the completed project with instructions for maintaing the fountain and the irrigation system. Very professional. **★★★★★ — verdemax, Jan. 2013** > Excellent company! Understands their clients very well and provides outstanding service. Also, easy to work with and able to contact fast when questions arise. Highly recommend this service. ## Selected projects - [Private Residence 86](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/private-residence-86-pj-vj~7884627) - Location: Scottsdale, AZ - Photos: 26 - [Private Residence 85](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/private-residence-85-pj-vj~7876103) - Location: Scottsdale, AZ - Photos: 36 - [Private Residence 84](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/private-residence-84-pj-vj~7876098) - Location: Phoenix, AZ - Photos: 14 - [Private Residence 83](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/private-residence-83-pj-vj~7876084) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Private Residence 82](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/private-residence-82-pj-vj~7795965) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 23 - [Private Residence 81](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/private-residence-81-pj-vj~7795963) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 22 - [Private Residence 80](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/private-residence-80-pj-vj~7795960) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 31 - [Private Residence 79](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/private-residence-79-pj-vj~7795949) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - [Private Residence 78](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/private-residence-78-pj-vj~7697254) - Location: Phoenix, AZ - Photos: 38 - [Private Residence 77](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/private-residence-77-pj-vj~7697251) - Location: Phoenix, AZ - Photos: 11 - [Private Residence 76](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/private-residence-76-pj-vj~7697237) - Location: Phoenix, AZ - Photos: 86 - [Private Residence 75](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/private-residence-75-pj-vj~7656555) - Location: Phoenix, AZ - Photos: 20 - [Private Residence 74](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/private-residence-74-pj-vj~7656553) - Location: Scottsdale, AZ - Photos: 5 - [Private Residence 73](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/private-residence-73-pj-vj~7618136) - Location: Phoenix, AZ - Photos: 74 - [Private Residence 72](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/private-residence-72-pj-vj~7451645) - Location: Phoenix, AZ - Photos: 75 - [Private Residence 71](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/private-residence-71-pj-vj~7428798) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 29 - [Private Residence 70](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/private-residence-70-pj-vj~7375813) - Location: Fountain Hills, AZ - Photos: 33 - [Private Residence 69](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/private-residence-69-pj-vj~7364772) - Location: Scottsdale, AZ - Photos: 28 - [Private Residence 68](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/private-residence-68-pj-vj~7361920) - Location: Gilbert, AZ - Photos: 13 - [Private Residence 67](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/private-residence-67-pj-vj~7180555) - Location: Fountain Hills, AZ - Photos: 28 [See all 95 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-architects-and-landscape-designers/mth-design-group-pfvwus-pf~1350823835) ## Frequently Asked Questions **What types of landscape design projects do you specialize in?** We specialize in both residential and commercial landscape design and construction. Our projects range from comprehensive site planning and garden design to creating custom outdoor living spaces, including patios, fire pits, and pool landscaping. We focus on transforming your outdoor vision into a beautiful, functional reality. **Do you offer design-only services or full project coordination?** As a landscape architecture design-build firm, we offer both comprehensive design services and full project coordination. We pride ourselves on being a single point of contact, guiding your project from initial concept and detailed construction drawings through bidding and seamless construction, ensuring the final execution perfectly matches the design vision. **Do you create detailed planting and layout plans?** Yes, absolutely. Creating detailed planting and layout plans is a core part of our landscape architecture services. We carefully select plants and design layouts that are ideal for your lifestyle and the Phoenix climate, ensuring beauty, functionality, and sustainability. Our plans cover everything from plant selection to irrigation and hardscape integration. **Do you design outdoor living spaces such as patios and outdoor kitchens?** Yes, we excel at designing custom outdoor living spaces. Our expertise includes creating beautiful patios, pergolas, hardscaping, and features like custom fire pits, gas pizza ovens, and BBQs. We focus on blending beauty and functionality to craft an outdoor oasis that perfectly complements your home and lifestyle. **Do you design drought-tolerant or sustainable landscapes?** Yes, we absolutely design drought-tolerant and sustainable landscapes. Given our location in Phoenix, AZ, we embrace the beauty of the Sonoran Desert and specialize in creating designs that are both water-wise and stunning. Our goal is to provide thoughtful, well-executed designs that thrive in our unique environment. *FAQ content may be generated based on the Pro's Houzz profile and website.* ## Ideabooks - [MTH - front doors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/161020036/list/mth-front-doors) — 8 ideas - [Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/23022341/list/bathroom) — 5 ideas - [Residential Exterior Finishes](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/8779483/list/residential-exterior-finishes) — 22 ideas - [Edmonson](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/98461941/list/edmonson) — 2 ideas - [Garden Features](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/6837566/list/garden-features) — 40 ideas - [Drago Residence](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/51695553/list/drago-residence) — 2 ideas - [Random](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/23020078/list/random) — 9 ideas - [Stone Work](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/8638045/list/stone-work) — 5 ideas [See all 8 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/mthdesigngroup) ## Community Q&A **Q: would love to know if these are concrete pavers** *(in Photo Questions)* Beautiful project! A: I do not, but if you check there website I'm sure you can find this color. **Q: Mexican bird of paradise in pots** *(in Photo Questions)* I am in the process of potting four Mexican bird of paradise. Does anyone know the growth rate in a pot versus in the ground? I am planning to use them as a screen in front of my pool equipment. A: I have no working knowledge of that plant in a pot but there are many factors to consider. Pot size being the most important. Plants typically become dwarfed or just don't grow much in pots. I have small trees / shrubs in pots that haven't changed much in years. **Q: what color/style is the stone?** *(in Photo Questions)* Really like the color/style is the stone? A: I didn't have anything to do with the stone work on this project and it was many years ago so sorry I don't have any information. You would be best served to research stone suppliers and the product lines they carry and that are commercially available in your area. Once you know what stones or veneer manufacturers are available you can search their product line for a color and style that meets your needs. **Q: what is the color names of the house color and trim?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: I had nothing to do with the house color and this project was many many years ago **Q: where can I buy 2 of these?** *(in Photo Questions)* Where can I buy 2 of these copper fire and water fire pit from? I love the face that water falls over to the pool and there is a fire in a copper pit. A: I've sourced these type of fixtures from different suppliers. Try pool builder suppliers but there are a lot of options if you search around. **Q: Size of the pool, spa, baja, and fire pots please** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the length and width of the pool, spa and baja, and what are the dimensions of the fire pots? A: this is a large pool at 38' x 18', the shelf is 10' x 8', and the spa is 8' x 8'. The fire pots are around 2' square --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-17.*