Tucson’s Premier Pool and Landscape Design-Build Company

The Garden Gate and Artistic Pools and Spas has over 25 years of experience designing and building custom landscapes and pools in Tucson, Marana, and Oro Valley. From masterplanning new construction to backyard transformations — including smaller, more intimate spaces — every project receives the same level of care, focus, and attention to detail.

Our team works closely with homeowners, builders, and architects to design and create unique outdoor spaces. Our turnkey process and in-house team enable us to manage everyphase of your project — from permitting to final walkthrough. Our goal is to keep things simple and consistent, and eliminate the stress of managing multiple subcontractors.

25+

Years Experience

1,250+

Projects Completed

20+

Expert Team Members

Zero

ROC Complaints

Our Unique Process —
Turnkey from Vision to Completion

The Garden Gate and Artistic Pools and Spas are family-owned and value clear communication, thoughtful design, and a finished product that enhances your home and lifestyle. Our goal is straightforward: deliver well-built, lasting outdoor spaces — and make the process easy along the way.

1

Design with Intention

In our showroom, we guide you through the design and material selection process. We suggest plants, materials, lighting, patios, pool finishes, and more — all tailored to your site and style. Whether you are building a new home or updating an existing outdoor space, we help bring your ideas into focus with a professional design. The final design is the key to ensuring a successful project.

2

Bid & Construction Documents

Approved plans are drafted in AutoCAD with precise dimensions and site references. Drawings include all design elements —pool, patio, planting, hardscape, lighting, turf, and specialty features. Material schedules specify every item with full visibility into location, quantity, and cost. HOA submittals are provided as needed.

3

Build with Confidence

Installation follows the approved plan. All permits, materials, subcontractors, and schedules are managed in-house. Permitting for pools, spas, shade structures, and outdoor kitchens — including all gas and electrical — is submitted and tracked. Trade work is tightly scheduled to reduce delay and overlap.

4

Walkthrough & Care

After completion, the team conducts a walkthrough with you. Systems are tested, and manuals, as-builts, and documents are delivered on site. Our team will show you how to use your pools, spa, water feature, outdoor kichen, and any other specialty items installed.  

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Turnkey Landscape and Pool Design and Construction — Managed by One Team.

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Landscape Design in Tucson, Marana, and Oro Valley

Rooted in Experience.Shaped by collaboration.

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Landscape Installation

Built to Plan, Managed to Completion.

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Pools, Spas & Water Features

One Plan. One Team. Seamless from Start to Swim.

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Outdoor Kitchens

Year-Round Entertaining, Integrated into the Landscape.

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Fences, Gates, and Shade

Structural Elements That Define and Endure

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Patios, Driveways, Paths

Surfaces That Anchor and Guide the Landscape

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Boulders, Berms, and Swales

Elevation and Drainage with Design Intent

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Special Plants

Statement Plants Selected for Character and Scale

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Landscape Irrigation

Efficient Watering, Engineered for the Desert

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Landscape Lighting

Subtle Lighting That Enhances and Performs

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Artificial Turf

Green Year-Round, Without the Upkeep

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Landscape Maintenance

Consistent Care from a Team That Knows the Work

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See Our Work. Imagine What’s Possible.

Successful pool and landscape projects require significant coordination between the homeowner, pool contractor, landscape contractor, subcontractors, suppliers, manufacturers, engineers, homeowner associations, and government agencies in charge of permitting.

Without someone managing each part of the process, or by allowing them to work independently, the process often becomes slower, more expensive, and more stressful than it needs to be. Misaligned schedules, conflicts, and unclear responsibilities can result in rework or compromises to the finished product.

We remove those roadblocks by ensuring everyone is working from the same plan and timeline. Our role is to integrate all parties into a unified process, design, and timeline so that details are addressed before construction begins.

As a licensed pool, landscape, and general contractor, we offer a true turnkey solution. You have one point of contact for design and one point of contact for construction — reducing miscommunication and making us fully accountable from start to finish.

When possible, we build pools, spas, and landscapes at the same time, but in some cases, a phased build-out makes more sense. You may choose to complete the pool now and the landscape later, or vice versa. In those situations, our design accounts for the full vision from the beginning, so later phases integrate seamlessly without unnecessary demolition or rework.

The result is a finished space that is highly functional, looks intentional, and lasts for years — whether built all at once or in carefully planned stages.

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Project Oasis

Theme

No Mirage In Sight

Location

Oro Valley

Service

Landscape, Hardscape, Kitchen, Fire Feature, Turf, Pool and Spa

The homeowner’s objective was to preserve the natural desert views and create a calming outdoor environment with generous space for entertaining. A restrained palette of materials, minimal landscaping, and low-profile planters were utilized to integrate the project with existing rock outcroppings, mature trees, and distant saguaros. The result is a beautiful space that feels natural and open.

Project Deep End

Theme

A Backyard Worth Diving Into

Location

Oro Valley

Service

Landscape, Hardscape, Kitchen, Fire Feature, Turf, Pool and Spa

This backyard was designed to be a flexible retreat for family life, capturing the homeowners’ vision of an open, low-maintenance space where their grandchildren could swim, play, and spend time with friends. The layout balances open space and structure without feeling overbuilt. From the pool and spa to the outdoor kitchen and slim view fencing, every element has been carefully placed to maintain open space and encourage free movement. The result is a backyard that feels complete and comfortable without being crowded.

Project Lounge

Theme

Lounge How You Want

Location

Tucson

Service

Landscape, Hardscape, Kitchen, Fire Feature, Turf, Pool and Spa

The homeowners desired a space that felt clean and modern. To achieve it, this backyard was designed as a quiet extension of the home — a streamlined layout providing clear views, requiring minimal upkeep, and designed to feel calm and open. The design balances functional areas for cooking, lounging, and gathering, while keeping the high-end materials visually subtle. The result is a streamlined space that feels naturally connected to its surroundings.

Project Hillside

Theme

The Ultimate Remodel

Location

Tucson

Service

Remodel: Landscape, Hardscape, Kitchen, Fencing, Fire Suppression, Pool and Spa

This project was a complete overhaul of a hillside property — updating an older layout while preserving the character of the site. The homeowners wanted to keep the natural boulders, slope, and long views intact, while improving function and style. The design included a remodeled pool, spa, and patio, plus new lighting and planting — all carefully integrated into the slope. The result is a seamless blend of old and new.

Project Retreat

Theme

Escape To Your Backyard

Location

Oro Valley

Service

Landscape, Hardscape, Kitchen, Fire Feature, Pool and Spa

This backyard was designed as a calming, modern escape in natural desert surroundings. The homeowners desired a clean, symmetrical layout that offered privacy, quiet, and a soft visual feel. The design integrates a pool and spa, water feature, covered patio, and outdoor kitchen — all arranged to support both quiet moments and family gatherings. Materials and layout were selected to support a sense of openness — both visually and in daily use.

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The Garden Gate Design Center | Tucson, Marana, and Oro Valley

Why Trust The Garden Gate?

Successful pool and landscape projects require significant coordination. Without someone managing each part of the process, it becomes slower, more expensive, and more stressful. We remove those roadblocks by ensuring everyone is working from the same plan and timeline.

As a licensed pool, landscape, and general contractor, we offer a true turnkey solution — with a single point of contact for design and construction, reducing miscommunication and ensuring accountability. The result is a finished space that is highly functional, looks intentional, and lasts for years.
Tyler Johansen, Director of Business Developement | The Garden Gate and Artistic Pools and Spas

“We don’t just design beautiful yards — we design spaces that actually get built. On time. On budget. And since most people don’t know who to trust, we earn it by asking better questions, solving real problems, and standing by our word.”
Tyler Johansen, Director Business Development

One Plan.
One Team.
One Outcome.

The new standard of outdoor living.

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© 2025 The Garden Gate, LLC. All rights reserved. Made by Deadon Agency.

ROC 164986

ROC 328207

ROC 226071

© 2025 The Garden Gate. Made by Deadon Agency.
All rights reserved.