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Discover why Santa Rita Landscaping is the trusted solution for landscaping Tucson and Phoenix. We are a company that not only designs, but also installs (builds) the landscape for you.
Discover why Santa Rita Landscaping is the trusted solution for landscaping Tucson and Phoenix. We are a company that not only designs, but also installs (builds) the landscape for you.
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Santa Rita Landscaping has been in the landscaping and landscape design business in Tucson and Phoenix since 1985. The company was originally started by Tucson landscapers, Brian & Garrett Ham, as a custom residential construction and a residential maintenance company. Although the company no longer performs residential landscape maintenance, it has become one of Southern Arizona's largest and best companies for landscape design in Tucson and Phoenix.In 2012 Santa Rita Landscaping merges with Southwest Enviroscapes, Inc., which was founded and owned by Richard Spross.
In 1985 brothers Brian and Garrett Ham made a career decision to start a Tucson and Phoenix landscaping company and called it Santa Rita Landscaping, named after the Santa Rita mountain range they lived near. As Garrett went through high school, Brian was finishing his bachelor's degree in Watershed Hydrology at the University of Arizona.
Santa Rita Landscaping handles a wide variety of projects in both size and scope, including new home construction, custom homes and renovations. Santa Rita is dedicated to our clients. As designers we are professionally trained and experienced to provide you not only with a unique design that suits your needs and budget.
The Arizona Landscape Contractors' Association Awards Program recognizes projects that have been designed and constructed in Arizona by professional contractors. Awards are given to those projects that demonstrate the highest landscape quality, provide unique solutions to problems, conserve natural resources and enhance the environment.
Reviews (19)
Michael Pfirrman
Apr 25, 2022
We researched every company in Tucson before going with Santa Rita for our backyard. We were looking for a company that would do a design, listen to us, incorporate our ideas and perhaps improve on them. They did our design. Jeremy listened to us and incorporated what we wanted. He also made great suggestions. The crew was also great -- Lallo, Jesse and Chris. Keone, the foreman, was also fantastic.
We got a nice seat wall, irrigation throughout (one company told us it wasn't possible), lots of color, incorporated our own pots, turf and just a beautiful backyard to go with our view. Sometimes you buy something and you have buyers remorse. None of that here. All first class throughout.
We got a nice seat wall, irrigation throughout (one company told us it wasn't possible), lots of color, incorporated our own pots, turf and just a beautiful backyard to go with our view. Sometimes you buy something and you have buyers remorse. None of that here. All first class throughout.
J. Vz
Feb 23, 2022
We had Santa Rita install our backyard landscaping many years ago. Actually, before we moved into the house. We just recently moved into our home after retiring. Most of the plants they planted have died. Our putting green needed to be replaced after four years. We were left with a lot of river rock that they placed along side our house which wasn't in the plan.
They ordered too much so they just placed it without asking us. We've had many issues with our drip system as well. I'd say the only thing that still remains are the pavers. Our project was a lot of money to us. Maybe this company didn't think so. I suggest looking elsewhere unless you're going to spend $ 40-50K then maybe they will treat you differently.
They ordered too much so they just placed it without asking us. We've had many issues with our drip system as well. I'd say the only thing that still remains are the pavers. Our project was a lot of money to us. Maybe this company didn't think so. I suggest looking elsewhere unless you're going to spend $ 40-50K then maybe they will treat you differently.
Lori R.
Feb 10, 2022
We had our dirt backyard converted to a warm and inviting oasis with turf, pavers and an area set up for a fountain (To be delivered from Zona Fountains) In the end, everything turned out beautifully and we couldn't be happier with the results. The crew was hard-working and showed up consistently. The main guy, Fausto, was a gem and a hard-worker.
The quality of work is superb. The negatives were that communication was sometimes poor or lacking. We had to keep pestering people for status and updates. The job that was originally estimated for one week was later estimated at 2 weeks and then, in the end, took a month. The other communication issue was a language barrier with the crew but my husband used a google translator app that ended up being a God-send.
It was a stressful time but, in the end, they made good on everything and fixed things we weren't happy with (there weren't many) and did right by us. I wanted to give 3-1/2 stars but I couldn't add a half. We solicited bids from 5 different places. 2 came out but never provided quotes. One quoted very low which concerned us that he didn't understand the job, and the other was extraordinarily high which indicated he didn't really want/need the job. Santa Rita was high but we knew that going in.
We got high quality turf and pavers and a stunning backyard. One of the highlights was working with Lori Powell on the design. She was amazing and the design is better than what we ever even imagined.
The quality of work is superb. The negatives were that communication was sometimes poor or lacking. We had to keep pestering people for status and updates. The job that was originally estimated for one week was later estimated at 2 weeks and then, in the end, took a month. The other communication issue was a language barrier with the crew but my husband used a google translator app that ended up being a God-send.
It was a stressful time but, in the end, they made good on everything and fixed things we weren't happy with (there weren't many) and did right by us. I wanted to give 3-1/2 stars but I couldn't add a half. We solicited bids from 5 different places. 2 came out but never provided quotes. One quoted very low which concerned us that he didn't understand the job, and the other was extraordinarily high which indicated he didn't really want/need the job. Santa Rita was high but we knew that going in.
We got high quality turf and pavers and a stunning backyard. One of the highlights was working with Lori Powell on the design. She was amazing and the design is better than what we ever even imagined.
John Smith
Jan 23, 2022
Joel and T The prominent reason I choose WSR was because Joel answered his phone it was not an answering machine with a "We will get back to you" message. On top of that service was excellent Joel helped pick to optimum bin size for the project out of the available inventory, delivery and pickup were prompt and the driver "T" and the driver that picked up are friendly, pleasant and helpful. We will call you again. Thank you very much Lorne Sherk
Trevor Cummings
Jan 11, 2022
Actually the easiest one star I've ever given. These people do the maintenance at my apartment complex and Jesus Christ any adult American knows when you're pretending not to speak English. You don't go from understanding my apartment complex manager telling you need to move and understanding perfectly and just saying no whenever I try to get you to move.
So for a quick summary they will park illegally in your fire lane stand around not working screaming outside your window, then pretend to not speak English when you ask them to move. Actually I speak a little Spanish and they said they couldn't understand that either it's clear they're trying to annoy their way out of respecting the law
So for a quick summary they will park illegally in your fire lane stand around not working screaming outside your window, then pretend to not speak English when you ask them to move. Actually I speak a little Spanish and they said they couldn't understand that either it's clear they're trying to annoy their way out of respecting the law
Scott
Jan 07, 2022
I will start by saying I wasn't solicited to write this review. Excellent business if you are looking to landscape. They are a very busy company so it is a bit of a wait before they start but very much worth the wait. Jeremy was very thorough and professional in helping us in the design process and was always prompt in communication with us. During the landscaping process, Alex and crew were very quick in their work and the outcome matched the blueprints perfectly. Tom would periodically in check in with us to make sure we were happy with the results and would answer any questions we had. It the end, we now have a beautiful backyard thanks to the very hard work of the entire team of Santa Rita Landscaping.
Douglas Jones
Dec 19, 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.
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.
Jackie Pilkington
Oct 17, 2021
The solutions division is top notch. My backyard becomes a marsh during monsoon season because of poor drainage. Ryan came up with a plan to level out the yard and provide drainage under the brick wall. Jeremy and his team accomplished the task in very little time. The new gravel makes the yard look entirely different. Thank you.
Steven Toy
Oct 04, 2021
We had a very uneven front yard with lots of random plant growth and reached out to several landscapers in the area to fix the issue. Out of all 5 bids, Santa Rita's estimate was both fair and comprehensive. Ryan made us feel confident in what he was going to be doing to the yard as well as making sure we understood what the upkeep would be on the options we selected.
The crew that arrived did an amazing job at not only leveling the yard and laying down great looking rock, but removed a patch of asphalt that the previous owner had placed in the drive. Jeremy did a summary of what was done, what to expect from the yard, and how they would proceed with cleanup over the next day or so. It's the first time I've ever used a landscaper (I usually try to do it myself) and I couldn't have asked for a better experience!
The crew that arrived did an amazing job at not only leveling the yard and laying down great looking rock, but removed a patch of asphalt that the previous owner had placed in the drive. Jeremy did a summary of what was done, what to expect from the yard, and how they would proceed with cleanup over the next day or so. It's the first time I've ever used a landscaper (I usually try to do it myself) and I couldn't have asked for a better experience!
Michael Morales
Sep 03, 2021
Tom DeBerry
Jul 28, 2021
Santa Rita Landscape was used to refresh all of the granite in our homeowners association. We had some needs particular to our home that demanded a little above and beyond attention. When I asked Ricardo Romero about that he was friendly and professional, attentive to our small particular request. It was a pleasure to work with someone with such a pleasant disposition and attentiveness. His crew was well managed and did a great job. He is the kind of employee that gives his employer a great reputation.
Wyatt Chambers
May 07, 2021
Patrick Martinez
Mar 30, 2021
We did a lot of work to our backyard. Ricardo and his crew were amazing! They were extremely courteous and always on time. Their workmanship is top notch. Even when we made a late change on a patio, Ricardo was very polite and went out of his way to see we were happy with the results. I would highly recommend Santa Rita Landscape.
Manuel Aponte
Aug 21, 2020
Steve Unruh
Jun 24, 2020
Santa Rita designed our backyard that included a BBQ island. It is beautiful. We had some problem with the HOA and it took 3 months to get final approval. The workers were very professional and polite. During the time we were waiting for approval we made some changes via a change order and everything worked out to my satisfaction.
Donovan Olson
Sep 11, 2019
Kristyn Rogers Stewart
Jul 20, 2019
Kevin Kose
Jul 19, 2019
Ann Marie
Jun 07, 2019