Beyond Ordinary

The Phoenix Home & Garden Masters of the Southwest award winner's lush, high-desert style of planting combines cacti and succulents softened by desert perennials. Norrs' philosophy is simple: "My designs start at the driveway, work their way to the front door and spill over to the rest of the property. Creating a dramatic sense of arrival always sets the tone for the rest of the landscape," he explains.

Written by Nancy Erdmann
Photography by Garrett Cook