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Decomposed Granite & Rock

Decomposed Granite & Rock in the Catalina Foothills, Oro Valley & Marana

Decomposed granite and decorative rock cover the ground in nearly every desert yard. A proper layer holds soil in place, reduces dust, and, with a pre-emergent beneath it, helps keep weeds from establishing between plants.

Left alone, that layer thins. Foot traffic, wind, and summer storms move the material, so the crew tops off thin spots as they appear, before bare ground starts to show.

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Modern landscape design with custom pool, integrated spa, outdoor kitchen, and fire feature

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Decomposed Granite & Rock

Services

Decomposed granite and rock are a desert yard's working ground cover. We top, grade, and refresh them for homes across the Foothills, Oro Valley, and Marana. Call 520-663-3533.

What the ground cover does

Ground cover does real work in a desert yard. Decomposed granite compacts into a firm surface that holds soil on a slope and keeps fines from washing toward the street. A consistent depth shades the ground, holds moisture for nearby roots, and covers the bare, sunlit soil that weed seeds need to germinate. A pre-emergent applied below the surface strengthens that suppression.

Upkeep that rides along with your service

Because rock and granite shift and settle, they need tending rather than a single pour. Folding that care into the recurring plan keeps the whole surface even and intact through the year.

Larger installs and full refreshes

Some properties need more than a touch-up. We lay fresh decomposed granite over tired or compacted ground, set decorative rock where you want contrast or coarser texture, and place riprap in washes to slow runoff and control erosion where water channels through. These larger jobs are scoped and scheduled separately from routine visits.

Choosing the right size and color

Material choice matters as much as installation. Quarter-inch-minus granite compacts into the solid, foot-friendly surface most homeowners want along paths, while larger decorative rock holds its place on slopes and in drainage runs, where heavier stone resists washing out. We help you weigh size, color, and how each option behaves on your grade, so a Saguaro Ranch hillside or a Finisterra courtyard gets material suited to it. A consistent crew on the property is what makes the thin spots easy to catch, and the full arrangement is described in how our maintenance plans work.

Keep your ground cover full

Whether you need ongoing top-offs or a full granite refresh, the place to start is your service schedule. Call 520-663-3533 to add decomposed granite and rock care to your plan or to price a larger install.

WHAT WE OFFER

Complete desert care from one team.

We handle every recurring landscape maintenance need across Tucson — through a single coordinated crew, a custom spec sheet, and a schedule you can count on.

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

Why homeowners trust us

Service you can count on.

Keeping a desert landscape healthy and beautiful takes an experienced team that pays attention to every detail. We provide the professionalism and consistency you expect — visit after visit.

As a locally owned and operated company, we treat every client like a neighbor, because you are. Our crews are friendly and professional, and we show up with clean, well-maintained equipment, so the only thing we leave behind is a yard that looks better than we found it.

Tyler Johansen, Director of Business Development | The Garden Gate and Artistic Pools and Spas

Tyler Johansen

Director of Business Development

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