EcoSense Sustainable Landscapes

EcoSense Sustainable Landscapes is a landscaping company in Tucson, AZ, specializing in rainwater harvesting, organic maintenance, native plant design, greywater systems, erosion control, and gutter installation. The firm has spent 14 years creating resilient landscapes for the Sonoran Desert, focusing on designs that address climate change realities such as increased temperatures and decreased rainfall. Their work aims to restore disturbed soils and create healthy ecosystems that thrive in the local arid environment. The business holds a rating of 4.70 based on 69 customer reviews, reflecting a strong local reputation and a steady record of repeat and referred clients.

The company’s approach blends engineering with expert knowledge of the Sonoran Desert to create tailored solutions. A primary goal is to create a "zero run-off property" where every drop of rainwater stays on the site. This is achieved through passive rainwater harvesting basins, or earthworks, which are integrated systems of topographic adjustments that convey, slow, spread, and infiltrate water. These basins store rainwater in the soil for plants to access throughout the year, reducing or eliminating the need for municipal drinking water after plants are established. The team also emphasizes growing shade, using native basin trees to increase nitrogen levels, break up compacted soils, and provide habitat for wildlife.

The leadership team includes Eli Nielsen, the founder, who served as a U.S. Army Intelligence Analyst and holds a degree in Urban Planning from Arizona State University. He founded the company in 2009. Cynthia Smith serves as Operations Manager, holding a Bachelor of Science in Retailing and Consumer Sciences from the University of Arizona, while Sally Hunter manages office operations. The design process begins with an Initial Design Meeting at the client's site to discuss goals, assess the site, and brainstorm ideas. For more complex projects, a Full Conceptual Design Path is available to provide detailed planning and site surveys before construction begins.

EcoSense Sustainable Landscapes is located at 4560 N La Cholla Blvd in the Flowing Wells neighborhood. The site is situated about a quarter of a mile from Flowing Wells Elementary School and Flowing Wells Junior High School. It is also within a short distance of Concerntra Urgent Care and sits near the intersection of West Ruthrauff Road and North La Cholla Boulevard.

By combining engineering precision with native plant expertise, EcoSense Sustainable Landscapes offers Tucson homeowners a practical method for managing water resources while maintaining beautiful, resilient outdoor spaces.

Services:

• Ecosystem Restoration
• Erosion & Flood Mitigation
• Landscape Design
• Sonoran and Desert-Adapted Plants Installation
• Tucson Rainwater Harvesting