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24 Years
experience
Desert Landscaping Experts in Phoenix | Cesar Mazier Landscaping & Consulting
Established in 2002, Cesar Mazier Landscaping & Consulting has been a leader in sustainable desert landscaping for over two decades. Our expertise lies in preserving the natural beauty of the Sonoran Desert while creating custom-designed gardens that meet the unique needs of residential and commercial clients. Under the leadership of founder Cesar Mazier, whose 16-year tenure at Phoenix's Desert Botanical Garden laid the foundation for our ecological approach, we combine scientific knowledge with artistic vision. Our team undergoes rigorous training in botany, irrigation, and horticulture to ensure precise execution of designs ranging from intricate hardscapes to low-water maintenance systems.We specialize in saguaro relocation, CAD-assisted design, and hand-selected plant materials that reflect our commitment to quality. With primary service areas in Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, and North Phoenix, we maintain strict standards through Cesar-led field seminars and client-centered consulting. Our dedication to environmental stewardship and technical excellence has made us a trusted name in desert-adapted landscaping solutions.
Services
Consultation
Design
Landscape Installation
Hardscape Installation
Maintenance
Saguaro Relocation
CAD Design
Irrigation Systems
Plant Selection
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Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of desert landscaping expertise from founder Cesar Mazier
- Our team receives ongoing horticultural training led by Cesar Mazier himself
- We employ state-of-the-art CAD software for precise landscape planning
- We use only highest-quality materials selected by Cesar Mazier personally
- Our crews specialize in no-lollypop-shrub pruning techniques
What people say
Beautiful desert designs
Expert saguaro relocation
Ecological approach maintained
Professional team execution
Custom CAD plans detailed
Services
Consultation
Cesar Mazier conducts in-depth consultations for plant transplantation, saguaro relocation, and landscape renovations. With 25+ years of horticultural research experience, he provides scientifically grounded assessments. Clients receive tailored recommendations for desert-adapted landscaping solutions that balance aesthetics with ecological preservation.
Design
We utilize advanced CAD software to create detailed blueprints for desert landscapes. Services include plant palette lists, irrigation plans, and 3D artistic sketches. Cesar Mazier collaborates directly with clients to develop customized designs that complement property architecture while maintaining desert ecosystem integrity through appropriate plant selection.
Landscape Installation
Our expert installation covers complete landscape transformation from demolition to final planting. We use premium irrigation components, soil amendments, and hand-selected desert plants. Cesar Mazier personally oversees all projects to ensure proper plant placement, irrigation system functionality, and adherence to design specifications for both residential and commercial properties.
Hardscape Installation
Specializing in flagstone patios, stone walls, and custom hardscaping features. We use hand-selected natural materials to complement desert landscapes. Services include stair installation, tile placement, and BBQ area construction. All work follows Cesar Mazier's guidelines for proper integration with surrounding vegetation and natural patterns.
Maintenance
Comprehensive maintenance programs include seasonal irrigation adjustments, hand-pruning up to 7 feet, and customized lawn care. We provide pest control for agaves and winter rye grass installation. Our crews avoid hedge trimmers to maintain natural plant shapes, ensuring ecologically responsible maintenance that preserves desert landscape health.
People
Cesar Mazier
Founder & CEO
Founder of CML with 25+ years in desert horticulture. Former director of horticulture at Desert Botanical Garden with extensive field research experience in Honduras. Provides direct client consultation and trains staff in ecological landscaping practices.
Kirti
Team member featured in company biographies. Participates in key landscaping projects and client interactions as part of CML's professional services team.
Questions
What desert landscaping services do you offer?
We offer complete desert landscaping services including consultation, CAD-assisted design, saguaro relocation, hardscape installation, and ongoing maintenance for residential and commercial properties.
In which areas of Arizona do you work?
We primarily service Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, and North Phoenix areas, with extensive knowledge of local desert ecosystems and planting requirements.
What makes your saguaro relocation service unique?
Our founder Cesar Mazier personally oversees saguaro relocation projects, utilizing specialized equipment and techniques developed through decades of research and field experience with Arizona's iconic cacti.
How do you handle landscape maintenance without hedge trimmers?
Our maintenance crews use hand-pruning techniques to maintain natural plant shapes, avoiding the 'lollypop' shaping often seen in desert landscapes to preserve plant health and aesthetics.
Can you create custom landscape designs?
Yes, we use state-of-the-art CAD software to create customized landscape designs, including 3D artistic renderings that show how your garden will look after installation.
How are irrigation systems managed seasonally?
Our maintenance team adjusts irrigation systems seasonally to optimize water usage, with controllers programmed to match Phoenix's climate patterns while maintaining plant health.
Reviews (3)
Lesley D.
Oct 13, 2021
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My husband and I used Cesar Mazier Landscaping, INc. to complete backyard hardscaping and landscaping at our home in north Scottsdale. Efren, the CML, Vice President, spent many hours talking to us about our vision for the backyard. We requested a certain stain which other companies had not been able to locate. Efren was able to find the stain and locate particular pavers we wanted. In fact, he drove to Tucson to pick up the pavers which we could not find elsewhere. The project was completed in a timely fashion, the crew was professional, and the clean was immaculate. Efren was always on site.
Julia G.
Sep 16, 2020
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Although this was about 4 years ago, I just came across Cesar Mazier's Superintendent Efren Almarez's business card from when he came over to give me a bid, then.
Cesar Mazier was a referral from Master Gardener Kirti Matura when I took one of her classes about landscaping and plants that the City of Scottsdale offers free, twice a year. Kirti wrote the book "The Arizona Low Desert Flower Garden" available at any AZ public library. Kirti worked at Desert Botanical Gartden, I guess that is how she knows Cesar Mazier. When Efren was sitting in my living room, and I was
Cesar Mazier was a referral from Master Gardener Kirti Matura when I took one of her classes about landscaping and plants that the City of Scottsdale offers free, twice a year. Kirti wrote the book "The Arizona Low Desert Flower Garden" available at any AZ public library. Kirti worked at Desert Botanical Gartden, I guess that is how she knows Cesar Mazier. When Efren was sitting in my living room, and I was
Sean K.
Feb 13, 2017
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Do not hire Cesar. He dumped all of the garbage from an entire days work in my alley after telling him not to and I was fined because of it. He shows his lack of care in his work also. Waste of money to hire him when there are so many other great landscaping groups out there. Currently use legendary landscaping Frank Jarros and he does an excellent job and certainly doesn't dump the garbage in my alley like Cesar did.
