In the Phoenix climate, properly designed container gardens rely on consistent, regulated irrigation delivered through underground infrastructure. The majority of the properties we work with already utilize irrigation lines feeding container groupings, and our designs assume this level of support.
While hand-watering may work temporarily, it is not a reliable or sustainable solution for larger vessels or high-exposure environments. Underground irrigation allows us to design containers that perform through temperature swings, wind, and seasonal transitions without constant manual intervention
When new containers are introduced to a property, irrigation often needs to be extended from existing lines. This is not a plug-and-play process. Depending on layout and access, irrigation work may involve:
Adding even a small number of containers can require meaningful below-ground work. For this reason, irrigation evaluation and installation are quoted separately from container design and planting.
The longevity and success of a container garden is directly tied to the vessel itself.
We primarily design and install containers using large, high quality ceramic pottery intended for long-term outdoor use and professional irrigation. These vessels are selected to withstand:
Lightweight resin or decorative retail containers — while widely available — are not designed for these conditions. Under desert sun and irrigated use, these materials often degrade, warp, and fail prematurely.
For this reason, our designs are not typically built around disposable or lightweight container materials.