# The Garden Gate & Artistic Pools and Spas > Family-owned design-build firm serving Oro Valley, Marana, and Tucson, Arizona. The Garden Gate & Artistic Pools and Spas designs and builds custom pools, spas, and complete landscapes with one in-house team, giving clients a single point of contact from the first design through the final walkthrough. The Garden Gate (TGG or GG) and Artistic Pools and Spas (APS) operate as one licensed pool, landscape, and general contractor, handling the entire outdoor space as one turnkey project — pools and spas, landscaping, hardscape, outdoor kitchens, shade structures, irrigation, lighting, and artificial turf — with in-house designers producing detailed AutoCAD master plans and in-house crews building and managing them. Ongoing yard care is provided by its sister company, AZ Landscape Maintenance (AZLM). Key facts: - Service area: Oro Valley, Marana, and Tucson, Arizona (greater Tucson area). - Experience: over 25 years, 1,250+ projects completed, 25+ team members, zero ROC complaints. - Licensing and rating: Arizona ROC 164986, ROC 328207, and ROC 226071; BBB A+ rating. - Structure: one point of contact for design and one for construction, from design through final walkthrough. - Phone: (520) 574-7585. Email: info@thegardengateaz.com. Design center: 8620 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85704. ## Services - [Landscape and Pool Design](https://www.thegardengateaz.com/services/landscape-pool-design): In-house design-build. Designers create a detailed master plan and AutoCAD drawings, then the company bids it. Pool and spa design is free; standalone landscape design may carry a fee. Pool designs are typically completed in about five business days. - [Landscape Installation](https://www.thegardengateaz.com/services/landscape-installation): Turnkey construction of an approved plan — site prep, hardscape, pools and spas, kitchens, irrigation, lighting, planting, and turf — managed in-house to Arizona ROC code from start through final walkthrough. - [Pool and Spa Installation](https://www.thegardengateaz.com/services/pool-spa-installation): Custom pools, spas, and water features built turnkey, with Pentair automation and options such as Paramount in-floor cleaning, saltwater chlorination, and UV/ozone water treatment. Most pools take two to three months to build from the start of excavation. - [Outdoor Kitchens](https://www.thegardengateaz.com/services/outdoor-kitchens): Custom outdoor kitchens built from CMU with steel-reinforced concrete footers and granite countertops. An approved FireMagic dealer with access to Blaze, Summerset, Primo and other top brands; handles gas and electric permitting and appliance installation. - [Shade Structures, Fences, and Gates](https://www.thegardengateaz.com/services/fences-gates-shade-structures): Custom metalwork — engineered steel shade structures and pergolas, plus picket, organ pipe, and ocotillo-style fences and gates. Pool fencing is built to local barrier code, and structures are engineered and permitted. - [Driveways and Patios](https://www.thegardengateaz.com/services/patios-driveways-paths): Hardscape design and installation — paver, travertine, and porcelain patios, paver driveways, and flagstone paths — graded for drainage and integrated with the surrounding landscape. Two-year workmanship warranty. - [Boulders, Berms, and Swales](https://www.thegardengateaz.com/services/boulders-berms-swales): Elevation and drainage work — placing boulders, building compacted-soil berms (typically 12 to 18 inches), and shaping swales to manage water flow as part of the site plan. - [Special Plants](https://www.thegardengateaz.com/services/special-plants): Sourcing and planting specimen desert plants — multi-arm saguaros, fence post and totem pole cactus, and mature trees up to 60-inch box size — placed as focal points. Shrubs and cacti carry a three-month warranty; trees carry a one-year warranty. - [Landscape Irrigation](https://www.thegardengateaz.com/services/landscape-irrigation): Drip and spray irrigation engineered for the Sonoran Desert, with smart Wi-Fi controllers and PVC mainlines. New installations plus repair or full replacement of existing systems. Two-year workmanship warranty. - [Landscape Lighting](https://www.thegardengateaz.com/services/landscape-lighting): LED landscape lighting — path, step, up, down, and wall-wash — designed to meet Pima County, Tucson, Marana, and Oro Valley dark-sky requirements, with smart transformers for dimming, color, and scheduling. - [Artificial Turf](https://www.thegardengateaz.com/services/artificial-turf): Artificial turf and custom putting greens with proper base preparation and drainage. Pet-safe, UV-resistant materials for lawns, play areas, poolside, and pet runs. Two-year workmanship warranty; quality turf lasts 10 to 15 years. - [Landscape Maintenance](https://www.thegardengateaz.com/services/regular-landscape-maintenance): Ongoing residential landscape maintenance through sister company AZ Landscape Maintenance, serving Oro Valley, Marana, and the Catalina Foothills of Tucson. Weekly, bi-weekly, or every-four-week visit schedules available. Dedicated crew assigned to each property and supervisor oversight. ## Company - [About Us](https://www.thegardengateaz.com/about-us): Background on the family-owned firm — over 25 years designing and building custom landscapes and pools across Marana, Oro Valley, and Tucson, with an in-house team managing every phase from permitting to final walkthrough. - [Portfolio and Catalog](https://www.thegardengateaz.com/catalog): Portfolio of completed pool, spa, landscape, hardscape, outdoor kitchen, and water-feature projects in the Tucson area, with a downloadable project catalog. - [Contact](https://www.thegardengateaz.com/contact): Phone, email, and the design center address at 8620 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85704, plus a contact form to start a project. - [Schedule a Call](https://www.thegardengateaz.com/schedule-a-call): Book a free design consultation to discuss a pool or landscape project, including fit, timing, and next steps.