--- title: "Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc. — Landscape Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/santa-rita-landscaping-inc-pfvwus-pf~1862648992 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1862648992.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc." category: ["Landscape Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/5023574f0102c4c1_5939-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "755 W. Grant Rd., Tucson, Arizona 85705, United States" latitude: 32.2691 longitude: -110.9845 phone: "(520) 623-0421" website: http://www.santaritalandscaping.com/ rating: 5 review_count: 10 best_of_houzz_awards: 10 followers: 146 last_updated: 2026-09-05 --- # Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc. Original Houzz profile: [Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/santa-rita-landscaping-inc-pfvwus-pf~1862648992) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Landscape Contractors - **Location:** Tucson, AZ - **Serves:** Tucson, Catalina Foothills, Oro Valley, Sahuarita, Drexel Heights, Flowing Wells, Vail, Valencia West, Tucson Estates, South Tucson, Tortolita, Southeastern Arizona - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (10 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 10 awards (2015–2022), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 50,000 Ideabook Saves Santa Rita Landscaping has been in business with landscaping & landscape design in Tucson and Southern Arizona since 1985. The company was originally started by Tucson landscapers, Brian & Garrett Ham, as a custom residential construction and a residential maintenance company. It has become one of Tucson and Southern Arizona's largest and best landscape companies for landscape design in Tucson. In 2012 Santa Rita Landscaping successfully merged with Southwest Enviroscapes, Inc., a leader in commercial and institutional landscaping construction. This year we celebrate 31 years in business doing landscape design in Tucson and pride ourselves on doing business "The Santa Rita Way". The 3 owners of Santa Rita Landscaping combined have over 75 years of experience landscaping in Tucson, allowing us to truly serve as “Southern Arizona’s landscape solution”, offering Custom Residential Design and Installation, Commercial Construction, Builder Services, and Commercial Landscaping Maintenance. Santa Rita Landscaping has become a Rain Bird© Irrigation Select Contractor and is a member of such professional organizations as Arizona Landscape Contractors Association (ALCA) and Association of Professional Landscape Designers (APLD). ### Services Provided - Hardscaping - Deck Building - Paver Installation - Custom Fire Pits - Outdoor Kitchen Construction - Custom Water Features - Outdoor Lighting Installation - Outdoor Fireplace Construction - Concrete Construction - Landscape Lighting Installation - Artificial Grass Installation - Planting - Tree Planting - Irrigation System Installation - Drip Irrigation Installation - Tree Removal - Tree Pruning - Landscape Design - Commercial Construction - Commercial Landscape Maintenance - Custom Residential Design & Build - Homebuilder Services - Pavers - Travertine - Trellis Installtion - Turf ### Areas Served - Tucson - Catalina Foothills - Oro Valley - Sahuarita - Drexel Heights - Flowing Wells - Vail - Valencia West - Tucson Estates - South Tucson - Tortolita - Southeastern Arizona ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc. | | Address | 755 W. Grant Rd., Tucson, Arizona 85705, United States | | Phone | (520) 623-0421 | | Website | http://www.santaritalandscaping.com/ | | License Number | ROC \#C21-067801 and A21-071777 | | Followers on Houzz | 146 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/srlandscaping - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/SRLandscape - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/company/santa-rita-landscaping-inc. - Blog — http://www.santaritalandscaping.com/category/blog/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/santa-rita-landscaping-inc-pfvwus-pf~1862648992) - **Website:** http://www.santaritalandscaping.com/ - **Phone:** (520) 623-0421 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Over 25 Arizona Landscape Contractor Association (ALCA) awards - Multiple 'Trade Partner of the Year' Awards - Multiple 'Top 5 Subcontractor of the Year' Awards - **Best of Houzz:** 10 awards (2015–2022), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [National Association of Home Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-home-builders-pfvwus-pf~562065019) - [Southern Arizona Home Builders Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/southern-arizona-home-builders-association-pfvwus-pf~1326572684) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 10 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 45.0 - Value: 50.0 ### All 10 reviews **★★★★★ — HU-641298131, Dec. 2021** > My driveway was over 25 yrs old and the asphalt was coming apart. Not only was it unsightly but dirt was regularly tracked into the house. There was also an issue of drainage after rains which often backed up on my carport and drained into my neighbors yard. After consulting with several contractors considering both concrete and paver options, we chose Santa Rita Landscaping. The price for the pavers was only about $2000 more than concrete and provided a much more aesthetic look that matched our adobe block house. In addition, Ryan was the only one who offered a solution to the drainage problem which was to install a small drain in the tree swale and route the water via a 4 inch pipe to a lower point in my backyard which could water trees with the excess water. The workers did a great job in all stages of removal of the old asphalt, configuring the elevation so water would drain gently to a particular point, and carefully installing AB sand/gravel underlayment, then sand, then the pavers and finally a coat of fine sand between the pavers. I am very pleased with both the appearance of the finished product and its functionality. Many people have commented on how attractive and well done it is. the Crew was great to work with and kept me informed of progress and any issues along the way. I would highly recommend them for this type of work. **★★★★★ — HU-401602808, Dec. 2021** > Ryan and Jeremy were so helpful and conscientious. Very pleased with Santa Rita Landscaping. Fixed problems we had with previous landscaper. Everything looks great and we will use Santa Rita Landscaping again. **★★★★★ — Rick Nelson, Nov. 2017** > Very happy with the raised Patio and landscaping by Santa Rita. They developed a raised patio design I would not have come up with on my own and the workmanship was first class. **★★★★★ — klgmom, Oct. 2015** > After reviewing several contractors, my wife and I contracted with Santa Rita Landscape (SRL) to design and complete a backyard project for a new home we purchased in Marana, AZ. From the design phase to the completed project, I have nothing but praise for how the job was handled. Rich Doering was insightful throughout the design phase and was extremely patient with us as we fine tuned the initial design. By the third draft we had what we wanted. > The work began and finished in the time frame that was established, and the crews were fantastic to work with. Arriving each day at pretty much sunrise to start the work and at the end of the each day, the work areas were cleaned up and all trash/debris was removed. > All the crews (landscape/patio pavers, barbeque, fire-pit, trenching, water system and others) were professional and knowledgeable. The foreman for the project, Ismael Valle, nicknamed (Smiley) was on top of the project in regard to the work crews, equipment, supplies, and schedule. He was accessible and easy to work with. I will note, as with any project of this scale, a few issues did occur. Smiley handled each issue and the discrepancies were immediately addressed and rectified. I was also a bit surprised to have the owner of the company (Richard) and his Vice President in charge of operations (Garrett) show up at the site one afternoon just to check in and see how everything was going. We spent some time talking and it was obvious to me that they were very genuine in the desire to ensure the project was going well and in the manner that I expected. A very personal touch that was much appreciated. > In the end, the backyard looks great and we are of the opinion that we clearly made the right choice for our project. I would highly recommend Santa Rita Landscape (SRL) for any project you may be considering. **Comment from Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.:** > klgmom, thank you for your wonderful review. We are glad to know that you are so happy with with your landscaping and the process. We strive to maintain a great client relationship. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you in the future. **★★★★★ — bobstiff, Oct. 2014** > SANTA RITA LANDSCAPING REVIEW – > > My wife and I moved into a new community in NW Tucson and needed landscaping for a relatively small yard with a side entrance to the front door through a courtyard. The design would be challenging as the area doubled as a front entrance and back yard. > > We selected Santa Rita Landscaping based on their reputation as an industry leader with numerous awards since 1985 with over 10,000 completed projects. A company with that vast experience we felt quite comfortable selecting to handle the planning and design for our landscaping. They worked within our established budget, completed the job on time and the entire company was very customer service oriented and very accommodating to our needs and requests. > They created a very unique and different plan including a small wrought iron bridge to connect the yard to an extended brick paver patio. It distinctly separated the difference between the front and back areas while giving us a great focal area from our picture window. We expected the best from Santa Rita Landscaping… and we got even better! **Comment from Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.:** > bobstiff, Thank you for your review. We are very glad to know that you are happy with your landscaping, the service, and the process. We strive to make sure you are getting exactly what you are looking for from day one. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you in the future. **★★★★★ — Stephen Cohen, Oct. 2014** > Santa Rita is an excellent landscape company with talent in the design and implementation areas. A pleasure to do business with! **Comment from Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.:** > Stephen, Thank you for giving us such a wonderful review. We are very glad we were able to assist you in your landscaping needs and give you the ideal landscape you were looking for. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you in the future. **★★★★★ — Central Alarm Inc., Oct. 2014** > If you're looking for a southern Arizona-based landscaping company that does everything from cad design to the use of Local vegetation that is provided by a local grower you have come to the right place. I have worked with Santa Rita landscaping for many years and they have always been spectacular. They do perfect work every time. I would recommend them without reservation. **★★★★★ — djenks53, Oct. 2014** > Garrett Hamm and the Team at Santa Rita Landscaping did an excellent job or a complete redesign of our back yard. Suggestions of what plants/trees to use, pavers, fire pit and lights were excellent! the job price was ver reasonable and the team did an excellent job in completing the work on time. One of the greatest thing they do after the job is done is sit down and spend whatever time necessary to supply and go over the Project Book which contains all of the plants used, the location of them all plus lights and drip system maps. In addition, they customize to your plants how to prune, when to prune, when to fertilize and phone numbers for anything you need to follow up on. This is a great tool to keep my yard looking spectacular. My wife and I love them!! **★★★★★ — wynnhoutkoop, Oct. 2014** > We hired Santa Rita Landscaping to do a major redesign of our front and back yards including installation. The entire process was handled very professionally from concept, to installation and to final check-off. Santa Rita listened carefully to our needs and desires and worked diligently to make sure that we ended up with a yard we loved. During all phases of the project we were informed as to what was happening next. The crew worked for over three weeks at our home. They were courteous and attentive. When we had concerns, Santa Rita responded quickly. When we decided to make tweaks to the plantings or layout, they accommodated our requests. The final project is beautiful and greatly enhances our property. We are more than satisfied with Santa Rita Landscaping and have recommended them several times to friends who have contemplated redoing their yards. **★★★★★ — dwilds, July 2014** > Santa Rita Landscaping (SRL for the remainder) did a great job in all aspects of our project: design, scheduling, quality of work, follow through and project close-out. > > Before finding SRL, my wife and I had three other landscapers who do a lot of work in our area come out and quote the project on our property. While most of these were professional encounters the quality of the work, the design aesthetics and the final prices (really the combination of the three) left a little to be desired. While looking for some design ideas on Houzz, we started building an ideabook of Arizona / southwestern garden spaces that tended to be more functional (we have a 1 yr old and two 70 pound dogs) and a little more modern than the standard and discovered that SRL was the primary example that we both liked most. > > After our initial meeting where we were able to lay out our priorities and actually view materials. A short while later the designers at SRL had done their work and we visited again to review the design. The folks there were very accommodating to my wife and myself. We made some on the fly changes which they priced for us before we left that day. > > SRL is a good sized operation, they're not just three guys and a truck; I say this because I was hugely impressed by being able to schedule only a few weeks, rather than months, in the future for the project start. This was also a big help to us because they were able to do our entire project in 2 weeks, whereas, the competition had quoted us 8-10 weeks. > > Putting it all in a summary, we love the design and the quality of craftsmanship, we greatly appreciated their ability to schedule their crews very well and get things done rapidly, we maybe paid a slight premium for the work (though they weren't the highest bidder), but the quality, professionalism and rapidity of the work really was worth it. > > One final comment, about two months after the project we were eating out and the co-owner was in the restaurant. He came over to our table to check on us and how everything was looking...great customer oriented business. ## Selected projects - [Transformed Tucson Courtyard](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transformed-tucson-courtyard-pj-vj~1258025) - Location: Tucson, AZ - Photos: 21 - [Tucson's Painted Desert](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tucson-s-painted-desert-pj-vj~261306) - Location: Tucson, AZ - Photos: 20 - Description: This contemporary southwest landscape design completely changed the outlook from this desert town house, is packed with various elements including, outdoor kitchen, 4 water features, gas firepit, hinged trellises, custom stone veneer, and much, much more. - [Tucson Travertine](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tucson-travertine-pj-vj~261313) - Location: Tucson, AZ - Photos: 25 - Description: This backyard remodel expanded a claustrophobic patio, embraced an existing pool and spa, and added multiple living spaces throughout. From the covered outdoor kitchen & dining room to the firepit that the homeowners use nearly every night as they watch the Arizona sunset, this yard truly went from one of Tucson's forgotten yards to one of Tucson's embraced landscapes. - [Tucson Oasis](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tucson-oasis-pj-vj~261315) - Location: Tucson, AZ - Photos: 24 - Description: This backyard remodel took a drab dirt, cluttered yard and transformed it into a lush flowing desert oasis, perfect for cooking, dining, relaxing, and entertaining. A cool Tucson landscape with an eclectic Mediterranean vibe. - [Arid Entryway in Tucson](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/arid-entryway-in-tucson-pj-vj~277334) - Location: Tucson, AZ - Photos: 20 - Description: A front entry way for an Arizona residence. The Tucson landscaping style blends seamlessly with the surrounding desert. Paver steps flow from the front door surrounded by surprises of color, sculpture, and texture in the native plants and select boulders. - [Emerald Tucson](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/emerald-tucson-pj-vj~261316) - Location: Tucson, AZ - Photos: 31 - Description: A nice lot nestled up to a curve in the golf course; these homeowners were looking to create a Tucson landscape that provided a lush green winter retreat that was still suitable for this Sonoran desert residence. - [Curved Desert in Tucson](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/curved-desert-in-tucson-pj-vj~1258031) - Location: Tucson, AZ - Photos: 22 - [Tucson Contemporary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tucson-contemporary-pj-vj~293438) - Location: Tucson, AZ - Photos: 19 - Description: This Tucson contemporary landscape addition to a stark backyard included a little bit of everything. A raised dining patio, intimate fire pit area, a trickling fountain, and outdoor kitchen were are cohesively combined with a straight lined contemporary design. - [Tucson Reclaims the Turf](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tucson-reclaims-the-turf-pj-vj~780604) - Location: Tucson, AZ - Photos: 13 - [Tucson Tortoises in the Shade](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tucson-tortoises-in-the-shade-pj-vj~152842) - Location: Tucson, AZ - Photos: 11 - Description: This remodeled Tucson landscape took a cramped cluttered sunbaked Tucson yard and transformed it into a cool spacious shady Arizona retreat for the homeowners, their friends, family, and most importantly, their pet Sonoran Desert tortoises. - [A Stroll through a Tucson Neighborhood](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-stroll-through-a-tucson-neighborhood-pj-vj~6001470) - Location: Tucson, AZ - Photos: 13 - [Elevated Living in Tucson](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/elevated-living-in-tucson-pj-vj~6001457) - Location: Tucson, AZ - Photos: 4 - [Life Amongst the Saguaros](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/life-amongst-the-saguaros-pj-vj~6001436) - Location: Tucson, AZ - Photos: 5 - [Tucson Winter Wonderland](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tucson-winter-wonderland-pj-vj~5852082) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Stone Canyon Backyard](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stone-canyon-backyard-pj-vj~2982412) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 18 [See all 15 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/landscape-contractors/santa-rita-landscaping-inc-pfvwus-pf~1862648992) ## Community Q&A **Q: Travertine** *(in Photo Questions)* Lovely patio. 1. What color travertine did you use? 2. What was the thickness of the travertine tiles/pavers? 3. Did you use a sand base or a rebar-concrete base? 4. Did you use polymeric sand or grout for the joints? A: Thank you for the compliment and wonderful questions. 1\. This travertine is a 2-color blend of 1/2 'Noce' and 1/2 'Cream'. As travertine is a natural product and is acquired from different locations, colors and names change over time and area as the veins they are mined from produce different tones and looks. 2\. These travertine pavers are 3 cm (approximately 1 1/4") thick. 3\. We use a sand base for all our travertine and concrete pavers unless engineering or site conditions require improved fortification. 4\. The field joints have sand. The border is mortar set to create invisible, clean joint lines while ensuring the travertine stays where it is meant to. **Q: Tellis specs** *(in Photo Questions)* Do you know the approximate size of the trellis? Also, how are they secured in the ground? A: Great question. We love using trellises as they provide such a versatile look and use to a space (screening, aesthetic, wildlife attractor, etc.). The trellises in this photo are 4' wide x 8' tall with 4" grid. They are ground-mounted using cement footers to secure the legs. This is our preferred method to install trellises (compared to wall-mounting) as it does not damage walls and provides a clean look. **Q: Please tell me the manufacturer and the color of the pavers.** *(in Photo Questions)* Thank you!!! A: These pavers are one of our favorites; they create a wonderfully rustic feel to any project. The pavers in this particular photo are tumbled Dublin Cobble pavers from Belgard in the color, 'Sierra'. **Q: Lovely!** *(in Photo Questions)* What pavers did you use, they're wonderful. A: These pavers are one of our favorites! They create a rustic feel perfect for many projects big and small. The pavers in this photo are a Dublin Cobble tumbled paver in a 3 piece pattern with colored grout joints in the border to match. They come in a variety of colors to best suit your taste and style. **Q: What plant is on the trellis?** *(in Photo Questions)* What plant is on the trellis? How tall and wide will it grow? Does it thrive in southern New Mexico? A: Good question! This is a Crossvine (Bignonia capreolata). They can grow anywhere from 30 to 50 feet long along trellises, walls, or fences using tendrils to climb. They love full sun to part shade and are evergreen here in Tucson, AZ but can be grown as semi-evergreen perennials in zones 6-7. **Q: May I enquire as to the species of the yellow tree?** *(in Photo Questions)* Hello, what a beautiful shrub? Tree? Great choice in this space. Just beautiful? Do you know if it attracts pollinators? Thank you? A: Thank you for your inquiry. This is a Desert Museum Palo Verde tree (Parkinsonia x 'Desert Museum'). It is a great desert tree & works beautifully in many spaces for filtered shade & aesthetic reasons. They tend to bloom from spring through summer and attract a variety of pollinators, including bees. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-05.*