At The Garden Gate, we provide artificial turfinstallation in Tucson, Marana, and Oro Valley as part of our turnkeyinstallation service. Unlike turf-only installers, we can integrate yourartificial turf project into existing yards or new yards that include pools,patios, planting, irrigation, drainage, and more.
If you want year-round green space without mowingor watering, a pet-friendly play area, or a custom putting green, our turnkeyprocess is optimized for the desert so your turf looks great year-round.
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Everyproject is planned around your property, goals, budget, Homeowners Association(HOA) or Design Review Committee (DRC) guidelines, as wellas local rulesand regulations. With 25 years of design and installation experience servingthe greater Tucson area—including Marana and Oro Valley—we deliver a simple,stress-free process for our clients. Every plan is buildable, HOA-ready, andpriced accurately from day one.
Ourcustom front and backyard designs can include:
Sonoran Desert-friendlyor specialty plants, grouped for water efficiency, with drip irrigation and decorative screened rock.
We integrate smart controls, salt-water chlorination systems, color-changinglights, and integrated water walls or bubblers, as well as Baja shelves (alsocalled a tanning ledge or “lagoon” locally), umbrellas, and swim-up bars orin-pool tables and seating.
FromBBQ islands designed for resale value to full outdoor kitchens forentertaining, we place grills, griddles, and pizza ovens to fit the flow ofyour backyard. If you like to entertain, a fire feature adds seating and afocal point.
Code-compliantpool fencing that preserves views, custom steel pergolas and shade structuresfor comfort from the desert sun, trellises to guide vines or screen views, andmetal gates for privacy and security—all integrated into the design.
Our turnkey approach todesign and installation can also include patios, driveways, walkways, retainingwalls, seating walls, and screen walls to hide mechanical equipment (like apool pump), planned with drainage and access in mind.
Path, up-lighting,and down-lighting designed to highlight plants and architecture, creatingambiance.
Year-round,low-maintenance grass solutions for play areas, pets, or entertainment spaces.
Gas,electric, irrigation, and lighting systems are coordinated into one cohesivebuild.
AutoCADdrawings and 3D renderings that ensure accuracy, clarity, and confidence.
Artificialturf (or, "synthetic turf”) isn’t just a grass replacement—it’s a designelement matched to your family, lifestyle and aesthetic preferences.
A soft, child and pet-friendly, multi-purpose surface that can be used by all members of the family, year-round.
Custom shaped putting greens for any level of experience (even with bunkers) with cup sets, flags, and fringed chipping areas for an authentic look and feel.
Decorative turf placed between travertine or porcelain pavers can enhance clean lines and accentuate stepping pads.
We have pet turf that can be placed in the yard or in smaller areas like patios, decks, and balconies. Infill, the small bead-like material (or sand) that keeps the grass upright and natural looking, is treated with Zeo-Fill, a deodorizer designed to minimize pet odors.
UV resistance artificial grass looks like and performs like natural grass, but without the watering and maintenance required of real grass. We install turf that is designed for its durability, real grass look and longevity. Additionally, the face of the turf has unique “S,” “V,” and“W” shaped blades that make it look realistic, and also helps improve air flow (great for cooling).
Cool Turf Technology is available and is typically 15% cooler than screened rock, stone patios, and concrete. Turf can also be cooled by quickly spraying it with a hose or sprinkler system. A quick spray with the hose works well is because of a product called Zeo-Fill, which slowly releases moisture to help the turf stay cool longer
The turf which has a permeable backing with small drainage holes is placed on a decomposed granite base that assists with water percolation below the turf. Water from the house can be controlled with gutters and downspouts to help move water away from turf areas. We can even connect the downspouts to underground drainpipe making water removal from the turf area more efficient.
All turf is UV-resistant and designed to reduce fading over the long term. In higher foot traffic areas the turf is expected to last at 10 years or more and lower traffic areas may exceed 15 years.
We can install the turf in any size needed, from a small play area to larger field. Turf typically is delivered in rolls that are 15’ wide. With small areas we can usually get by with 1-15’ wide roll, thereby eliminating any seams and reducing waste (lowering cost). On larger turf areas or on custom shaped we will have seams and the first step in hiding artificial grass seams is to ensure that the grain direction of all pieces of turf is facing the same way. Then, trim the grass edges to match and adhere them together with seamtape.
We offer turf that looks realistic and easily cleaned.
Turf pile heights are 1.25″–1.875” for lawns and play and 0.625″for putting surfaces. Fiber blends and polyethylene blades with texturized thatch for support, rebound and realism. Perforated backings that are multi-layered for strength and fast drainage. Infill choices, anti-microbial/odor-control infill (pets), coated blends for heat mitigation and odor control (like Zeo-Fill). Edging around the turf locks in the base material, turf and fringe, and can include an existing patio or pool, a new mortar set border or metal edging
Turf areas are integrated into the landscape design and installed as the final piece to your project, after the landscape, pool and spa has been installed.
- A Project Coordinator manages access, materials, and the schedule from start to finishand includes.
- Site review, layout, and access to the work area
- If needed, we install underground sleeving or conduit for lighting wire, irrigation lines and electric service to other areas of the yard
- We install the border material to enclose the turf area
- Then we excavate native soil as required and install and compact the decomposed granite base and grade the turf area
- Turf installation with the required seaming, fastening, infill application and fiber grooming
- Final walkthrough with Owner
Turf costs are primarily determined by the size of the turf area and the quality of the turf installed. Another major consideration is the design and layout, as a rectilinear area costs less than an organic shape where there is a significant amount of waste material. Putting green prices are affected by the same variables. The turf is always enclosed with a border, and a metal edge isusually less expensive than a mortar set paver or travertine border.
Maintenance is simple: occasional brushing to lift fibers, leaf and debris removal, and periodic rinsing—especially for pets. You’ll receive manufacturer product warranties and a workmanship warranty on installation.
Customize your project with selected upgrades.
Designconsultations are free. Pool designs—and pool designs that include landscape—aretypically free. Stand-alone landscape designs may incur a nominal design feebased on scope. While landscape design fees can catch clients off guard, theyare critical to making sure the plan is buildable, bid properly, and that the crewsknow what to install. These highly detailed plans are also used for permitting,engineering (when required), and HOA and DRC submittals.
Yes— we specialize in turnkey landscape and pool design-build, with one point ofcontact for design and one for construction. Our team integrates pools, spas,and patios into a cohesive plan that looks intentional. Planning the entireproject from the beginning makes sure nothing is overlooked, installation isdone in the most efficient sequence, and, if the project is phased, rework islimited.
Landscapedesigns typically take 2–4 weeks; pool designs can be completed in about fivebusiness days. While most people view the pool as the more complicated element,the detail in the landscape plan is what ties the entire project togethercohesively, and why it takes more time.
Revisions are a normal part of the design process. Many times, what sounds good in conversation has a much different feel on paper. This is why the design process is so important to a successful project.
Revisions are a normal part of the design process. Many times, what sounds good in conversation has a much different feel on paper. This is why the design process is so important to a successful project.
Onceapproved, your design moves to estimating. We prepare a professional line-itemproposal, review it with you (there’s never pressure to decide on the spot),and incorporate any adjustments until the plan matches your vision and budget.
Yes. We have extensive experience working in some of thestrictest neighborhoods like Stone Canyon in Rancho Vistoso, Honey Bee Estates,Canyon Pass at Dove Mountain, Saguaro Ranch, Ritz-Carlton Residences, TheGallery at Dove Mountain (Dos Lagos), The Preserve, Pima Canyon, VentanaCanyon, La Paloma, Boulder Canyon, and their neighboring communities. Providingyour most current HOA guidelines helps streamline approvals.
Click Start Your Project or call us at (520) 574-7585 to schedule a complimentaryconsultation.
Yes. The artificial grass sold today is made from non-toxic, pet-safe materials like polyethylene or polypropylene, similar to what’s used in food containers. These materials don’t pose health risks and are often labeled lead-free and pet-friendly. In fact, artificial grass is designed to be durable, weather-resistant, and easy to clean—making it a great choice for pet owners who want a yard that’s both safe and comfortable for dogs.
Yes, but minimal maintenance. Remove the leaf debris by hand or with a blower, and rinse high-use or pet areas as needed to keep turf fresh. Pet deodorizer can be added occasionally to minimize pet odors.
Quality turf typically lasts 10–15 years with proper installation and care.
Absolutely. We specialize in custom, turnkey pool, landscape, and hardscape design and installation. So, any combination of turf, pavers, plants, and other outdoor features can be designed and installed.
Yes. We build custom greens with cups, fringe, and chipping areas tailored to your practice goals and level of experience.
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