Marana has the newest housing of any large town in the Tucson area, which means many backyards are still close to how the builder left them. We connect Marana homeowners with independent local landscaping, lawn care, irrigation and tree companies for free, no-obligation quotes. The company you choose quotes, contracts and does the work directly with you.
Get a Free Quote Call (727) 300-6656All figures are ACS 2024 5-year estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau.
That profile points to a specific kind of yard work. Newer homes usually come with a basic front xeriscape of gravel, a few shrubs and a tree or two on drip irrigation. Backyards are often left partly finished. Over 10 to 20 years, plants outgrow their original emitters, gravel thins, and owners start thinking about patios, shade trees or a small patch of grass or turf.
Marana Water runs seven water systems across north and south Marana and serves more than 12,000 customers. Some parts of the town are served by other providers, so check your bill. A 2022 Town presentation noted that most Marana neighborhoods irrigate their landscaping with potable (drinking) water, which makes an efficient drip system worth the attention.
The Town has a conservation webpage and a Citizens' Water Academy, and it has been rolling out advanced (AMI) water meters. We found no mandatory watering-day schedule. Companies offering irrigation and drip repair can re-space emitters for maturing plants, fix leaks and set the controller for summer and winter.
From a full xeriscape plan to pavers and shade, compare quotes for desert landscaping and xeriscape or a low-maintenance artificial turf area. Irrigation, hardscape and turf installs, or jobs of $1,000 or more, should be done by an Arizona ROC-licensed contractor, typically R-21 or CR-21; ask for the ROC number and verify it at roc.az.gov.
Summer rain brings a quick flush of weeds. Read our homeowner guide to weed control and schedule a yard cleanup after storms.
Regular desert landscape maintenance, lawn mowing and lawn care for grass areas, and tree trimming as young trees fill in.
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Planning a budget? The Tucson landscaping price guide lists typical ranges from published cost guides. They are estimates, not quotes.
Marana Water runs seven water systems in north and south Marana and has over 12,000 customers, but some parts of town are served by other providers, such as Tucson Water or Metro Water. Your water bill shows which one serves you. Rules and conservation programs differ by provider, so check with yours before changing your landscape.
With a median build year of 2008, many Marana homes still have their original builder landscaping. Common needs include adjusting drip emitters as plants grow, adding emitters at the edge of maturing trees, thinning shrubs, keeping weeds out of gravel after monsoon rains, and upgrading bare backyards with plants, pavers or artificial turf.
University of Arizona turf guidance puts pre-emergent timing at about February to March, with a follow-up when monsoon rains begin. For pre-emergent treatments, or any company that advertises weed control, ask for its Arizona Department of Agriculture Pest Management Division license and verify it.
Published cost guides put a front and back yard landscaping project at about $987 to $4,493, and a full backyard redesign at $5,250 to $26,250. These are estimates, not quotes. Size, materials, irrigation and hardscape drive the price, so compare written quotes from more than one local company.
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