Landscaping Tips for your Scottsdale Property

The custom home sites at Sereno Canyon are famous for their spaciousness - averaging 2.5 acres each, they’re some of the largest available in this luxurious locale. But once you’ve purchased one of these premier Scottsdale properties, how are you going to make it look its best?

The Scottsdale properties at Sereno Canyon are a far cry from the luxury home lots most buyers are used to. Impressive in both their size and terrain, each piece of North Scottsdale real estate at Sereno Canyon offers incredible desert and mountain views, as well as a rustic horizon whose accents and colors are only embellished by the captivating sunsets that are common to the area. Before you hire a landscaper to design your oasis, read this guide to creating a custom enclave that lives in harmony with the desert, yet feels as inviting as a lush paradise.

Tip #1: Focus on native plants.

English gardens are lovely - if you live in the right climate. While it’s easy to incorporate some non-native plants into your landscaping, most Scottsdale properties look best with a desert-friendly theme. Try combining areas of blooming fishhook cacti, cholla and other Southwestern plants with smaller sections of less hardy plants and flowers. In the summer, varieties like periwinkle and zinnia grow well, while temperate winters offer a great climate for a wide range of flowers, such as pansies, petunias and snapdragons. But no matter what you choose, talk with your landscaper about which plants will both grow well and fit in with the local landscape.

Tip #2: Keep the view in mind.

Scottsdale properties are often passed down from generation to generation, becoming a part of a family’s legacy. When planning your estate’s landscape and design, make sure you maintain its views - now and into the future. What is just a small tree now could grow to 50 feet or more, obstructing the brilliant glow of a desert sunset for future generations. Make sure you discuss this issue with your landscaper, and preserve the beauty of your Sereno Canyon home site forever.

Tip #3: Mingle small lawns with desert landscapes.

A grassy green lawn adds a traditional touch, but keep in mind that Scottsdale properties are in the middle of the Sonoran Desert - which provides immense beauty of its own. One of the best ways to incorporate a traditional grass lawn into your design is to let smaller plots of grass flow into larger desert-themed areas, creating a park-like feel without the endless watering of an expansive green lawn.

Tip #4: Leave some land untouched.

With more than an acre of land surrounding your custom estate, keeping some areas in their natural state isn’t a bad idea. Not only will this limit the amount of upkeep your property needs, but it will also help maintain the tranquility and privacy of your home. While other Scottsdale properties seem to run right into one another, having an expanse of pristine desert along the edge of your estate will make you feel connected to nature and tucked away from the world.

For more advice on choosing, designing and building your custom estate - as well as North Scottsdale’s best selection of estate-sized home sites - see Sereno Canyon today.