This is a curated list of weekly events around the Phoenix area for April 22-28. Calendar listings include public events and attractions from around the Valley and state. Confirm information before making plans by calling the listed phone number, or check each website for last minute confirmation or cancellations. Information for EVENTS should be submitted at least eight weeks before the first of the month it is to be published. Log on to phgmag.com/calendar-submission. SPECIAL EVENTS Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market April 26-28 You’re sure to find something you love when this legendary semi ..read more

With a backdrop of expansive golf course views, the grounds of one of the Biltmore area’s grandest estates include elegant pool and spa pavilions, a complete outdoor kitchen and full bar and dance floor. Designed in the French parterre style with spiraled junipers, hybrid tea roses and trellised jasmine—and accented with stately date palms—this landscape has been the site of legendary parties, epic fundraisers and unforgettable events. Private enclaves and raised garden beds add charming notes. MEET THE DESIGN PROFESSIONAL FOR THIS GARDEN Photography by Angelina Aragon LANDSCAPE ARCHI ..read more

The grounds of this neighborhood gem are beautifully finished and meticulously maintained. Resortlike backyard amenities include a pool and water features, spa, exposed brick fireplace, bocce ball court and putting green. Retractable doors open to shady patios that look out onto the lush landscape. Art installations within the gardens add an extra elegant touch. MEET THE DESIGN PROFESSIONAL FOR THIS GARDEN LANDSCAPE DESIGN Plant Stand of Arizona, Phoenix, plantstandaz.com SOURCES Architect/builder Brett Brimley, Brimley Development, Phoenix, brimdev.com. Landscape design Plant Stand o ..read more

While this home’s front landscape and secluded entry courtyard are stunning, the backyard ramps up the wow factor with an elegant swimming pool, arched ramada and art installations throughout. A Saltillo-accented poolscape complements the home’s natural stone exterior, and water-wise garden vignettes and planters add accents of desert flora. MEET THE DESIGN PROFESSIONAL FOR THIS GARDEN LANDSCAPE DESIGNER Chad Norris, High Desert Designs Scottsdale, highdesertdesigns.com SOURCES Landscape designer Chad Norris, High Desert Designs, Scottsdale, highdesertdesigns.com. Artificial turf O ..read more

Showcasing some of North Scottsdale’s best views of the Desert Highlands fairway and Pinnacle Peak, the boulder-accented plantscape of this Spanish-style home offers mature cactus specimens, succulents, greenery and plenty of year-round color. The terraced backyard embraces golf course vistas with a tapestry of color and multiple garden destinations.  MEET THE DESIGN PROFESSIONAL FOR THIS GARDEN Landscape Designer: Peggy De La Garza Trademark Landscape, Phoenix, trademarklandscapeaz.com SOURCES Architectural designer Lash McDaniel, Lash McDaniel Design, Phoenix, mcdaniel-schou ..read more

Smaller landscapes can pack as much punch as larger properties. Built in the 1940s, this historic ranch-style house celebrates urban living. The landscape was designed with a contemporary edge, with a rectilinear hardscape, breeze block walls, patinated steel planters and native plants. The backyard makes the most of every inch, with a small pool, meditation station, fireplace and outdoor dining area.  MEET THE DESIGN PROFESSIONAL FOR THIS GARDEN LANDSCAPE DESIGNER Ryan Jerrell, Dig It Gardens, Phoenix, digphx.com Published in the April/May 2024 issue of Phoenix Home & Gard ..read more

Tucked into a North Scottsdale enclave, this landscape is marked by rugged natural materials, native leafy shrubs and seasonal wildflower color. Showcasing the beauty of the Sonoran Desert, this off-the-path haven has a quiet presence that celebrates the scents and sounds of nature with peaceful,  unobstructed views. Meet the Design Professional for this Garden LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Bennett McGregor, Bennett McGregor Landscapes Inc., Phoenix (602) 910-2014  SOURCES Architectural designer Bob Bacon, R.J. Bacon Design, rjbacondesign.com. BuilderTom Archer, Tom Archer Custom Ho ..read more

A true destination in the European tradition, this landscape delights at every turn. From the winding entry drive, through the formal autocourt, to private enclaves and a stellar poolscape, this property features a variety of thoughtful, well-tended destinations. The diverse plant palette spans high desert to manicured formal and is accented throughout with notes of bright seasonal florals. MEET THE DESIGN PROFESSIONAL FOR THIS GARDEN LANDSCAPE DESIGNER Peggy De La Garza, Trademark Landscape, Phoenix, trademarklandscapeaz.com SOURCES Landscape designer Peggy De La Garza, Trade ..read more

This midcentury-style multilevel home required gardens that would complement its distinctive aesthetic and active family. The landscape design is modern with geometric lines; stone terraces draw out the linear nature of horizontal architectural details. Layered plantings in masses and drifts add softness; grassy backyard areas serve up an abundance of space for kids to play, and a corner of the backyard serves as a farm, with raised gardens providing fresh produce. MEET THE DESIGN PROFESSIONAL FOR THIS GARDEN Photography by Angelina Aragon Landscape Architect Russell Greey, Greey | Pic ..read more

High Desert Designs Chad Norris, Owner 480.553.6211 HighDesertDesigns.com | Phoenix Enchanted Garden Landscape is a family owned and operated design, build and maintenance company specializing in high-end residential landscapes in the Scottsdale & Paradise Valley areas. For 28 years, EGL has been the elite landscape design and build firm in the Valley. Donna Winters, a Phoenix Home & Garden Masters of the Southwest award winner provides the creative vision for the team. Roger and Lisa Booth provide the vision and culture. Our team includes Patricia Rossi, Specialties Manager; Donna ..read more