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ABOUT US

OUR MAINTENANCE DIVISION

MAINTAINING EXCELLENCE

Custom backyard design with sunken fire pit, Jesus steps and metal scupper water feature.

We take great pride in our versatility and expertise, which enables us to confidently tackle a diverse array of projects. Whether it’s transforming residential properties into lush retreats, curating stunning landscapes for model homes, optimizing outdoor spaces for commercial establishments, or meticulously maintaining the greenery of HOA communities, we bring dedication, skill, and creativity to every endeavor. Our commitment to excellence ensures that regardless of the project scope or scale, we deliver exceptional results that exceed expectations.

The History of Creative Environments

1950
Established as a Landscape contractor by Charles Hammond
1980
Design services offered.
May 10, 1993
Dan Waters, employee of the company, bought 50% ownership and began to restructure and grow the company from 5 employees to over 700. The company then changed its name to Creative Environments.
1999
First landscape design and build: Four Seasons Scottsdale.
2002
Began design & build with Tom Weiskopf on Seven Canyons private golf course in Sedona, Arizona.
2006
-Began design & build of all pool work to take control of all outdoor luxury living.

-Design for private community on Pacific Coast Costa Rica.
2008
-Started landscape maintenance

-Metal Fabrication shop opened

-Began consulting with Nicklaus Gold in Cabo San Lucas.
2015
"The Nationals" Gold Award | Saguaro Estates
2017
Golden Nuggets "Home of the Year" | Adero Canyon | The Sullivan
2020
Began working with Camelot Homes in design & build of many award-winning projects.
2023
-Continuous expansion; models out-of-state; Texas, North Carolina, Florida, Pennsylvania, Utah, Colorado, Calfornia.

-Over 650,000 companies in the USA, Creative Environments is now in the top 50 Landscape companies in the USA.

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2024
-Ranking Arizona Voted #1 as Best Landscape Design and Build Firm; continuous growth.

-Expanded to 3rd office building.

-Home of the Year 2024 | The Sunburst
1970
Founder Charles Hammond came from California following Del E. Webb to work in Sun City, AZ.
1985
Dan humbly began working as a summer laborer in the field.
1994
We became the primary subcontractor to all major pool companies in Arizona (Presidential, Shasta, California Pools, Paddock Pools).
2000
-Toll Brothers begins home building in Arizona and Creative Environments becomes a long standing parter in designing and building, winning numerous awards.

-There are over 650,000 Landscape Companies in the USA, Creative Environments is recognized in the top 150.
2004
3D Established
2007
Opening office building on Hardy Drive.
2012
Started pool maintenance.
2016
-Began design & build of the first model with Shea Homes that won national awards. We have continued designing & building with Shea and earning recognition on many more national award winning projects.

- Creative Environments begins working with Rosewood Homes, designing many award-winning model homes.
2019
Growing team; expanded to 2nd office bulilding.
2021
Arizona Landscape Contractors Association Awards | Whitewing at Whisper Ranch Amenity Area | Commercial Installation $1M - $3M
2023
Golden Nugget Nationals Home of the Year Award Winner: The Cavallo at Bronco.

-Golden Nugget Nationals Best IndoorOutdoor Lifestyle for a Home: The Hastings

- The National Associations of Home Builders "The Nationals" Gold & Silver Award: Best Landscape of a Model: Azure Residence 1.

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