Citiscapes, LLC
Gravel is one of the most practical ground covers you can use in a Phoenix yard — low-maintenance, good for drainage, and a natural fit for the desert environment. The right material installed the right way looks sharp and stays in place.
How gravel installation works: The area is excavated 2 to 3 inches, then compacted. A fabric weed barrier is laid and secured before any material goes down — this is the step most people skip, and it's why weeds push through cheap gravel jobs within a season. Gravel is spread to a consistent depth and raked level. Border edging is installed along any lawn, planter, or hardscape edge to keep material contained. Decomposed granite applications are often finished with a compaction roller for a firmer, cleaner surface.
Citiscapes installs gravel, decomposed granite, river rock, and crushed stone for residential properties across Phoenix and Scottsdale. We use gravel as a functional ground cover in planted beds, as a primary surface material for low-water front yards, and as a finishing element around hardscape features like walkways, patios, and retaining walls.
Gravel jobs look simple — and they are, when done correctly. The problem is that most shortcuts show up within the first monsoon season. Material migrates onto the street, weeds push through barrier gaps, and edges erode into adjacent lawn or concrete. We address all of that upfront with the right excavation depth, a quality barrier, and solid edge containment.
Decomposed granite is the most popular material we install in Phoenix. It's affordable, compacts well for a firm walking surface, and looks at home in the desert environment. For clients who want more texture, we also work with river rock, black lava rock, and crushed granite in a range of colors and sizes.
Gravel is often the final detail that ties a yard together — and it deserves to be installed with the same care as anything else on the project.
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I couldn’t be more thrilled with the work done by Citiscapes. From start to finish, they were professional, attentive and truly passionate about transforming my yard. Kendall took the time to understand my vision and turned it into a reality beyond what I could have imagined. Kendall not only has great design ideas, but he also makes sure the job is completed to perfection. The team worked efficiently and left the space looking absolutely stunning. My outdoor area now feels like a beautiful retreat! I highly recommend Kendall & Citiscapes to anyone looking for top-notch landscaping services. Five stars all around!
Kendall and his team have been outstanding to work with. From the initial consultation, project start and finish, they have been professional, communicative and reliable. I highly recommend!
Our experience with CitiScapes was absolutely incredible from start to finish. It started with Sean, the sales representative they sent out. When he asked what I wanted done, I honestly told him I didn’t know I just knew I hated my front yard. Instead of trying to sell me something generic, Sean said he would rather create a vision for the space, and that immediately stood out to me. I had four estimates scheduled, but Turf Luxe Hardscape never even showed up or called. After meeting with Sean, we already knew CitiScapes was the company we wanted to work with. He did everything exactly as promised our estimate was delivered on time and he even had everything fully prepared for our HOA approval, which made the process incredibly easy. Once the HOA approved the project, the job was scheduled within days. The entire yard transformation took about a week, and the results are amazing. Jeremy, the project manager, made sure everything was done right and that we were completely satisfied with the finished project. The communication and attention to detail from the entire team were outstanding. I truly cannot say enough good things about this company. The whole experience was smooth, professional, and exceeded our expectations. We have received so many compliments from our neighbors about how great the yard looks. We will absolutely be using CitiScapes again when we’re ready to do our backyard, and I can’t wait to get that project started.