Diane Nickle
The Garden Guru
…HELLO fellow gardening enthusiasts--and thank you for visiting my website! My name is Diane, and I am a long-time resident of Tempe, AZ. I’m also an avid gardener with a passion for creating thriving landscapes, succulent collections, and vegetable gardens, as well as bee and butterfly gardens.
With a bachelor’s degree in Applied Biological Sciences with an emphasis in Urban Horticulture from Arizona State University, my desert gardening expertise has ben cultivated through years of experimentation in my own gardens.
Living in the Valley means gardening is a year-round endeavor. I would be delighted to share with you some of the joys I’ve experienced in my own garden, such as indulging in garden-to-table delights, propagating succulents, and integrating native plants.
Harvesting vegetables throughout the year provides a bountiful yield that allows me to share with family, friends, and local food banks. In my yard, I’m also fortunate enough to have the iconic Saguaro cactus, a hallmark of the unique flora found in the Sonoran Desert. By incorporating native plants into your garden, you not only conserve water but also create havens for wildlife. I love watching birds and butterflies visiting my gardens, attracted by the natural shelter and sustenance provided by native plants.
I am a firm believer water is a precious resource and should be conserved, regardless of your location. Through sustainable landscaping practices, I create lush and beautiful landscapes that reduce water usage and mitigate the “heat island effect” common in desert cities. A well-planted yard provides a peaceful atmosphere, increases property value and reduces cooling costs.
Gardening in the Desert Southwest can be very challenging, but as your Garden Guru, I’m here to save you time and money by sharing my knowledge and experience. Garden Guru AZ specializes in crafting sustainable landscapes and gardens tailored to your needs.
My passion for helping others succeed in desert gardening led me to start this business. As a seasoned “garden coach”, I offer reasonably priced, customized coaching services to help you realize the desert oasis of your dreams.
I look forward to working with you!
Questions?
I'm here to help! Reach out via email, phone, or text and I'll get back to you as soon as possible!
diane@gardenguruaz.com
(602) 620-2821
jessica binkley2021-02-25I want to share my experience working with GardenGuruAz, Diane. I am a novice gardener and when I bought my home in 2017 I desired to have a beautiful and low maintenance garden. Long story short, I hired A few different landscapers expecting them to be able to help with design and overall health of my garden on my Quarter acre lot. I learned the hard way that the landscapers were helpful for digging, mowing, and monthly spraying for weeds but NOT garden design, health, and Longevity that I needed. After several expensive and frustrating experiences, I went to Arcadia Color Nursery and asked for their recommendation for a true horticulturist that I can have a long term relationship with. They recommended Diane. I am relieved and thrilled with how far my garden has come since building a professional relationship with Diane. It would have saved me a ton of money, headspace, stress, and time if I had known about her when I moved to Tempe in 2017. But hey, deep breath, you live and learn! Since Diane has been working with me on my garden, I am relieved and ecstatic to tell you that she designed the garden of my dreams. Diane truly listened to the type of Plants, trees, and gardens that I love. She then designed my dream garden! I now have her come over every month or two to continue with the ongoing health and longevity of my garden and it is made all the difference having her as my gardener/horticulturist. I have learned so much from her! Diane is so knowledgeable and a true professional. I recommend her to anyone who will listen lol. Her pricing is extremely fair and 100% worth it. When I found Diane, I told my mom (who had also had several disappointing experiences with typical landscapers) and my mom hired Diane and has been thrilled with the consistency, professionalism, and health and beauty in her garden as well. Seriously, FIVE STARS,
Nancy Blankinship2021-02-25Diane, the Garden Guru, is such a pleasure to work with and is transforming my front yard, back yard, and atrium into lovely green spaces with plants and flowers that I love. Spending time in these lovely little pockets of Nature rejuvenate me. I highly recommend The Garden Guru. Thank you, Diane. 👏🏻💐
gayle shanks2019-12-01We have the prettiest yard on Alameda Drive and I must share the credit for this beauty with my garden guru, Diane Nickle. She has worked with me for years now and helps with plant choices, watering advice, and where to plant the plants I can't resist adding to the gardens. She's savvy about light and soil needs and I rely on her when I go out of town.
Shoshanna Starzynski2019-08-05I cannot thank the Garden Guru enough! She helped me turn my empty, sad yard into a beautiful green and flowering space, attracting desert birds and butterflies. Her plant, bush, and tree selections have been amazing! Thank you!
Michael Kuby2019-05-09Diane has been helping us with our garden for many years. She is very knowledgeable about everything from plant choice to planting, pruning, , irrigation, trees, timers, and all kinds of ancillary stuff such as planters, rocks, borders, etc. She has a great eye for landscape design, and seems to be willing to work with clients in flexible ways depending on budgets and how much you want to do yourself. She's proactive in noticing problems and suggesting solutions. We recommend her highly!
Liz Delnegro2019-04-27We have used And continue to use Garden Guru with plant selection, planting and plant maintenance. Given the heat and sun angles, this is the first time our yard has looked lush. The plants are healthy. Diane planted them soil appropriately. Five star.