Built for the Desert. Backed by 15+ Years.

Family-owned landscaping company in Hesperia, CA. Serving Victorville, Apple Valley, and the entire High Desert since 2009.

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4.8 Stars / 114 Reviews CSLB #957605 Since 2009 Financing Available
Reviewed by Freddie Ruiz, Owner and CSLB-licensed contractor License C-27 #957605 Building landscapes in the High Desert since 2009 Last updated
Pergola over a pool deck and outdoor kitchen built by Monarch

Our Story

Monarch Landscape & Design started in 2009 with one truck and a simple idea: build outdoor spaces that actually hold up in the High Desert. Not coastal designs forced into desert conditions. Not cookie-cutter installations from a franchise playbook.

We’re based in Hesperia, same community we serve. Our office is at 8455 Hickory Avenue, and most of our projects are within 30 minutes of that address. We know the soil in every neighborhood, the permit process in every city hall, and which materials survive 110°F summers and 40 mph Santa Ana winds.

Fifteen years later, we’ve grown from residential front yards to full outdoor living spaces, pools, fire pits, patio covers, the works. What hasn’t changed: every project gets the same hands-on attention it did on day one.

Luxury backyard with pool, pergola, diamond pavers and turf by Monarch Landscape in Apple Valley CA

“One crew, one point of contact, from demo day to final walkthrough.”

Outdoor living build with pool, pergola, pavers and artificial turf by Monarch Landscape in Apple Valley CA

What We Build

We’re not a lawn maintenance company. We’re outdoor construction, the crew you call when you want something permanent built in your yard.

  • Concrete, Driveways, patios, walkways. Broom finish, stamped, exposed aggregate.
  • Pavers, Interlocking pavers, travertine, natural stone. Angelus Block certified installer.
  • Artificial Turf, Synthetic grass for yards, pet areas, and putting greens.
  • Patio Covers, Alumawood Newport, Laguna, and Maxx Panel systems.
  • Retaining Walls, Segmental block, gravity walls, geogrid-reinforced.
  • Rockscapes, Boulders, DG pathways, dry creek beds, desert plantings.
  • Fire Pits, Gas and wood-burning. Built-in seating walls.
  • Landscape Lighting, Low-voltage LED path, accent, and security lighting.

Why the High Desert Is Different

Contractors from the coast or Inland Empire treat the High Desert like any other jobsite. It’s not. The conditions here break standard installations within a few years.

  • Caliche, A cement-like calcium carbonate layer sits 6-40 inches below the surface across most of the Victor Valley. It doubles excavation costs in Adelanto and parts of Victorville. We probe for it before quoting.
  • 110°F summers, Concrete pours are restricted to early morning June through September. We follow ACI 305R hot-weather guidelines because concrete poured at 2 PM in July will crack.
  • Cajon Pass winds, 40-80 mph gusts rip through Phelan, Oak Hills, and southern Hesperia. Patio covers need wind-rated connections. Rock mulch under 3/4 inch blows away. We engineer for it.
  • Alkaline soil, pH 7.5-8.5 across the valley. Most ornamental plants die within a season. We use desert-adapted species rated for USDA Zones 8a-9a.

We’ve worked in every neighborhood across 7 cities. We don’t look up solutions, we already know what works here.

Backyard site prep in progress before hardscape and turf
Front yard landscaping by Monarch Landscape & Design

How We Work

No runaround. No disappearing mid-project. Here’s what happens when you call us.

Free Estimate

We walk your property, take measurements, discuss your vision, and probe for caliche. No cost, no obligation.

Design & Proposal

You get a written proposal with itemized costs. Larger projects include 3D layout planning so you see it before we build it.

Build

Our crew handles everything, demo, grading, base prep, installation, cleanup. One team, start to finish. Licensed subs for electrical and plumbing when needed.

Final Walkthrough

We walk the finished project with you. If something isn’t right, we fix it before we leave. That’s the deal.

By the Numbers

15+
Years in Business
4.8
Stars on Google
114
Google Reviews
7
Cities Served

Licensed, Bonded and Insured. Check It Yourself.

You should never have to take a contractor’s word for it. Everything below comes from our public record at the California Contractors State License Board. Look it up on the CSLB site.

LicenseC-27 Landscaping, License #957605, current and active
Contractor’s bond$25,000 bond on file with CSLB
Workers’ compensationActive policy on file with CSLB, which covers our workers if someone is hurt on the job
Business address8455 Hickory Ave, Hesperia, CA 92345

Our crews on site speak Spanish and English. Estimates, contracts and scheduling are handled in English.

Common Questions

How long has Monarch been in business?

Since 2009. We started with residential front yard projects in Hesperia and have grown into a full-service outdoor construction company covering 7 cities across the High Desert.

What areas do you serve?

We serve Victorville, Hesperia, Apple Valley, Adelanto, Phelan, Barstow, and Oak Hills. Our office is in Hesperia at 8455 Hickory Avenue.

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes. California Contractors State License #957605. We carry general liability and workers’ compensation on every project. Always verify a contractor’s license before hiring, you can check any license on the CSLB website.

Do you offer free estimates?

Yes. Every project starts with a free on-site consultation. We’ll walk your property, take measurements, discuss your goals, and give you a written proposal with itemized pricing. No pressure, no hidden fees.

What services do you provide?

We’re a full-service outdoor construction company: Concrete & Driveways (driveways, patios, walkways), paver, Artificial Turf, Full Guide, Alumawood patio covers, retaining wall, Rockscape Design, fire pit, and lighting. We handle design through installation.

Ready to Start Your Project?

Schedule a free on-site estimate. We’ll measure your space, check your soil, and give you a written quote, no obligation.

Schedule a Free Estimate Check Financing Options

Financing available, projects from $463/mo

Or call now: (760) 792-7627

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