Important Maintenance Tasks for Your Drip Irrigation System
A drip irrigation system is an eco-friendly choice for maintaining healthy landscaping. Although these systems make it easier to maintain a healthy level of watering for your landscaping, you can’t completely just set and forget them. The drip irrigation system itself requires maintenance to keep it working efficiently. Most landscapers recommend system maintenance at least […]
Common Questions About Lawn Overseeding
Overseeding your lawn is a great way to ensure sustained growth and deal with stubborn patchy areas. The key to successful overseeding is making sure you’re seeding at the right time, watering appropriately, and ensuring that your soil is properly prepared. Your landscaping company can help you with overseeding, so you get the best possible […]
Why Fall Is the Best Time to Fertilize Your Lawn
In Southern Arizona, the scorching heat of the summer can significantly stress out lawns. Because of this, they need special care to ensure the grass continues to thrive. Professional landscapers recommend fertilizing lawns in the fall. Fertilizer adds back important nutrients to the soil, which is particularly important in the arid desert. If you aren’t […]
Watch Out for These Signs of an Insect Infestation on Your Trees
On a day-to-day basis, you might not give much thought to the health of the trees on your property. And indeed, it’s easy to miss the initial signs of an insect infestation, like small holes in the bark or less-than-vibrant foliage. But if these problems aren’t detected and treated as early as possible, then the […]
How to Prevent Weeds from Invading Your Lawn
No one wants a lawn full of crabgrass, dandelions, or other weeds. Yet, those pesky plants seem to pop up everywhere and thrive even in the inhospitable desert region. If you want to enjoy the sort of lawn that you’d love to run around barefoot on, you’ll need to take a few precautions to prevent […]
Best Plants to Give as Gifts
The winter shopping season is upon us, but instead of giving a gift that will be forgotten about in a few weeks, consider giving potted plants instead. A gifted plant will bring new life into your loved one’s home (literally) and create joy all year round. There are many potted plants to consider giving as […]
How Do Arborists Remove Trees?
Although trees add beauty to a landscape, they sometimes need to be removed. For example, you may need to schedule tree removal services if you have a tree that is severely diseased or has sustained extensive storm damage. It’s always best to have a certified arborist remove the tree for you. These professionals have the […]
FAQs and Answers About Growing Citrus Trees
Citrus trees are popular additions to yards in Southern Arizona. Not only do they beautify the property, but they also bear delicious fruits to enjoy. Furthermore, Arizona has an ideal climate for growing citrus trees, either permanently outdoors or in moveable containers. When you’re ready to start growing citrus trees, you may have the following […]
Essential Care Tips for Newly Seeded Lawns
In Arizona, the best time to re-seed your lawn is the first half of October. During this time, the temperature is cool enough to allow young grass to grow well. However, lawns that have recently been seeded require a lot of care to encourage the seeds to germinate and the young sprouts to thrive. Landscapers […]
Creating a Desert Garden That Attracts Hummingbirds
Southern Arizona is a paradise for birdwatchers, and particularly for hummingbird enthusiasts. This region is home to most of the species of hummingbirds found in the U.S. Tucson in particular is an area that hummingbird lovers flock to, and you can reliably find many notable species, including the Costa’s hummingbird, in this area. You might […]