Planting and irrigation, installed
What we install
Trees and plants, planted right A 15-gallon tree planted in amended soil, a berm built around it, mulched, and connected to irrigation the same day. 5-gallon bushes and 1-gallon plants go in the same way, placed by the sun’s path and the water so each one has what it needs to establish. 
Drip, swing pipe, valves and timers Longer-lasting drip tubing than most companies use, copper above ground instead of PVC wherever possible, and gardens and fruit trees on their own zones with WiFi timers, so nothing is ever over- or underwatered. A valve or zone installed, a section replaced with swing pipe, or a timer added to what you have. 
Flood irrigation conversions Berm and grade adjustments so the flood reaches the trees, and manual flood infrastructure converted to smart, timed systems. We leverage flood irrigation in ecologically friendly ways whenever the property has it. 
Greywater to the landscape Household water that would go down the drain routed to trees and basins instead, where deep roots use it. Part of the same watershed thinking as rainwater harvesting, designed for the plants that can take it.
Why planting right matters in the desert
Amended soil Roots have somewhere to go, instead of stopping at hard, dry ground a few inches down. A berm around the roots Holds rain and irrigation where the roots are, instead of letting it run off. 
Mulch on top Keeps the ground from baking, so the water that got in stays in. Drip from day one Fruit trees and gardens on their own zones with a timer, so each gets the schedule it needs and nothing survives on the hose.
How it works
Pick the plants Start with your address above for the three fruit trees that do best in your region, or lay the whole yard out in the planting planner. Bare-root trees from our wholesale program are preordered through December 1st and arrive in January or February. Already have plants waiting? We plant those too. 
We plant and connect Soil amended, berm built, tree set at the right depth, mulched, and a drip line run to it on its own zone with a WiFi timer. Valves, swing-pipe repairs, flood conversions and greywater lines are installed in the same visit when they are part of the plan. 
We stay while it establishes We never simply leave you to care for a new planting by yourself. Stewardship packages cover the first twelve months and beyond: full system checks, soil testing, strategic pruning and disease prevention, and irrigation inspection and small repairs. See the biannual, quarterly and monthly options.
How pricing works
One item at a time A single tree planted, a bush or a flat of plants, a valve or zone added, a section replaced with swing pipe, a garden bed, a worm bin or a WiFi timer. Each is quoted on its own when you ask. Whole yards and systems Full plantings, complete irrigation systems and flood conversions are estimated free after a site visit. Licensed, bonded and insured. Cleanup in the same visit Yard cleanup with on-site mulching or composting of non-toxic debris, and haul-off when you want it, with dump fees extra where they apply.
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Plantings we have put in
Sheila H., Scottsdale Pakistani mulberry in the west shade, grapefruit and lemon on the north side, peach, apple and pomegranate, each in a basin fed by the roof. Read the case study →
Chawn, Scottsdale A small stand of fruit trees that had been moderately successful, redesigned as rainwater-fed backyard orchards for bigger yields. Read the case study →
Miles and Doris, Phoenix Every layer of a front yard food forest planted from the roots to the canopy, and the whole system irrigated from scratch. Read the case study →
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What clients say about our design and install work
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Permascaping completely transformed the property. … The whole project really pulled our landscape together and solved our drainage issues. … On top of doing great work, they were quick and offered a great price.
Jeremy and Clint were wonderful to work with and really listened to our goals for the project, offered excellent recommendations along the way and completed the project on time and in budget. … They know what they are doing and can help anyone trying to apply permaculture principles to their own home!
Great communication, great work and fair prices. … I will definitely call them back for additional work!!!
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“Permascaping transformed my front yard into a sustainable, beautiful oasis. … The team’s expertise and attention to detail were outstanding, creating a low-maintenance, eco-friendly landscape that I absolutely love. … Highly recommend Permascaping for anyone looking to elevate their outdoor space in Arizona!”