Discovering Greey/Pickett Landscape Architects was a very fine find. I think that landscape architecture is everything when it comes to a great project and the finished outcome. To that end, thoughtful landscape design can up the game for architecture. Meaning that architecture that does not live up to its potential, can yet become very compelling with landscaping. Russ Greey and the staff consistently live up to this calling.
Sincerely,
Clint Miller AIA
Russ has designed multiple residential yards for me over the past 20 years. They varied in type and size and included some extensive hardscape in some. They have all been beautiful and resulted in many neighbors’ compliments and inquiries. But most important, whenever I had the slightest issue with an installer from other companies when implementing his plans, Russ was there to back me up and help resolve the issue. I can’t recommend him highly enough.
Russ Greey designed a unique, almost zen desert enclave, which is amazing. But even more so because he transformed a drab, featureless, flat landscape into this paradise. He redesigned the surface drainage, creating attractive swales required for flood prevention. He created focal points with marvelous statement pots, raised planters and monumental rocks. He chose native plants that thrive years later. Makes me wish I had another AZ retreat to plan!
I was made aware of Greey Pickett’s work when I saw some landscape remodeling being done on some homes in Paradise Valley near Camelback Mountain. What struck me most was that the landscaping was in such harmony with the surrounding natural beauty of the desert. I made an appointment to meet with Russ Greey and, because I wasn’t quite sure what I wanted, I just described to him the feeling I wanted to have when I go into my back yard. Russ walked my yard with me and ideas started coming to him right away. He described his vision and it all sounded so wonderful. During the next few months, I watched the transformation of my tired back yard into something entirely amazing, even more beautiful than I had anticipated. I LOVE my back yard now – so much, in fact, that I had Russ design my front courtyard and my guest courtyard as well. The only drawback is that now I have trouble deciding which part of the yard I like best – it has turned out all so beautifully. I had a great experience working with Russ and his team and have already referred Russ to a good friend of mine for her landscape remodeling needs.
Greey Pickett redid the landscaping for my home in Paradise Valley. They did an amazing job of creating the landscape that I wanted. We worked primarily with Clayton Miller who is really a joy to work with. He has a terrific eye. I think that he knows what you want before you do.
Trust them.
After completing my new home in N Scottsdale approx 4 years ago, the initial landscape design and plant material (designed and installed by different landscape architect) needed a makeover. It was “flat” and not commensurate with the design of my home and was way below the potential of what and how the landscape should interact with indoor/outdoor living in the Sonoran desert. There were great parts of my existing landscape – trees, irrigated pots, hardscape, fountains and pool, but many existing plantings were the wrong species based on sun and shade, scale and color; and moreover, the “sense of arrival” to my home was missing “drama.” Russ and his team took an inventory of existing, prepared a detailed enhancement plan and cost proposal. The outcome was AMAZING and EXCEEDED MY EXPECTATIONS! The landscape today still performs fantastic and looks even better as the plantings are maturing and blooming.
