GardenGuru AZ | Sustainable Gardening in the Desert Southwest

Welcome to the Garden Guru AZ

Hi I’m Diane, your dedicated Garden Guru in AZ! With a lifelong passion for gardening, I’ve been honing my craft in my own gardens in the valley for over 35 years, and I’ve been in the business of cultivating and nurturing landscapes and vegetable gardens since 2012. From my days as a young girl tending to plants, to mastering the unique challenges of the Desert Southwest, gardening has been my constant joy and expertise.

I offer a comprehensive range of gardening services tailored to your needs! Whether it’s plant selection, meticulous garden maintenance including fertilization, expert vegetable gardening, fine-tuning irrigation settings, or crafting garden and landscape designs, I’ve got you covered.

Expanding my reach, I now proudly serve an extensive area, stretching from Tempe as far north as Shea, southward to Chandler Blvd, and encompassing parts of Gilbert up to 19th Ave.

Navigating the complexities of gardening in our arid climate can be daunting, but fear not! With my wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience, I’ll help you navigate the challenges, saving you both time and money in the process.

I’m committed to brining your vision to life. Don’t hesitate to reach out and inquire about service availability – I look forward to working together!

SERVICES

Sustainable Gardening Consulting

Consulting can include helping to answer property specific questions, including proper watering & fertilizing schedules, pruning techniques, and composting set-up and maintenance.

Plant Selection

Specialty gardens provide character and beauty year round. I’m here to help with plant selection for desert landscapes, succulent gardens, bee and hummingbird gardens, vegetable gardens, decorative annual and perennial displays and indoor plants.

Landscape Maintenance

There is a roll-on effect over or incorrect maintenance. Maintenance should be hands on and specified to the plant’s needs. I believe it’s important to use specific pruning techniques so the plant thrives and grows into its own.

Vegetable Gardening

Can you grow a vegetable garden in the desert? Yes! Feed your family delicious, home grown veggies year-round with a strategic planting plan and proper care.

Irrigation Evaluation

Water and it’s use is so important here in the Desert Southwest! Surprisingly, overwatering can be a huge issue, I can evaluate irrigation systems, watering schedules, and check for leaks and broken irrigation heads.

Landscape Design

Let me help you transform your property into your own oasis! I can design based on your property layout (sun exposure and access to water), and maintenance desires.

CONTACT

Questions?

I'm here to help! Reach out via email, phone, or text and I'll get back to you as soon as possible!

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diane@gardenguruaz.com

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(602) 620-2821

    
 
 
        
   jessica binkley 
 2021-02-25
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I 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 Blankinship 
 2021-02-25
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Diane, 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 shanks 
 2019-12-01
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We 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 Starzynski 
 2019-08-05
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I 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 Kuby 
 2019-05-09
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Diane 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 Delnegro 
 2019-04-27
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We 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.
  
 
  
  
 
 
   Google rating score: 4.1 of 5, based on 9 reviews