Plants That Can’t Handle Freezing Nights
There are many types of plants and trees that may not handle Arizona’s sudden freezing nights. These plants, such as bulb flowers and tropical plants, need to be properly cared for to keep them from dying during the winter. Let’s take a closer look at certain plants that cannot handle freezing temperatures. Tender Bulb Flowers […]
Desert Plants with Edible Returns
There are many benefits that come from desert plants. Prickly pear cacti produce delicious fruits, and mesquite trees offer up protein-filled bean pods. These are just a few desert plants that offer edible returns. Read on for more edible desert plants. Prickly Pear Cacti Prickly pear cacti are one of the most common desert plants […]
What to Do When Insects Are Taking Over Your Garden
Weevils, aphids, beetles, and mites can call be the bane of any home garden, because these insects will eat away at plants, often at an alarming rate once they’ve made a home for themselves on your property. If you are noticing that insects are destroying the hard work you’ve put into your garden, you can […]
How to Comply with Your HOA’s Landscaping Requirement
If your neighborhood has an HOA, you probably enjoy seeing well-maintained lawns and trimmed trees in front of every house you drive by. Of course, this means that you must keep up with your own landscape maintenance and comply with any rules that your HOA may have for which plants you can include and where […]
Why Cracked Pavement Is a Bad Sign for Your Trees
Cracks in the pavement on your driveway or sidewalk are more than just unsightly. They may present hazards that increase the risk of falls on your property, and they may indicate that the trees on your property have grown out of control. Though pavement cracks are common in Tucson due to the intense heat, they […]
Why Commercial Landscaping Is Worth the Investment
Whether you manage an office or run a retail store, you need to think about how your business looks as employees and potential customers walk up. Your commercial landscape design will play a big role in how your business looks from the outside, so you should be sure to hire professionals for your initial design […]
Why Palm Trees Do So Well in the Desert
Though only one palm tree is native to Arizona—the California fan palm, which grows along the western border of the state near Yuma—many varieties of palms have found themselves right at home in Tucson and throughout Southern Arizona. Palm trees are one of few trees that can grow and thrive in the harsh, dry heat […]
Spotting Signs That Your Trees Are Dying
Even though Tucson has relatively mild winters, the season can still be hard on trees, so it’s good to stay prepared with proper tree care and landscape maintenance. In addition to regular visits from your arborist, you might protect your trees by inspecting them for damage throughout the winter season. Here are some signs that […]
How to Know If Your Soil Is Right for Your Trees
No matter what type of aesthetic you are shooting for in your landscape, it’s essential to be sure that your soil is ready to plant the trees, bushes, and flowers that you want to grow. Though different trees will have unique nutritional needs, there are some basic signs to indicate that your soil is right […]
What Happens If Trees Are Planted Too Close to Your Home?
Trees can be an excellent addition to your property, because they will offer shade to keep your home cooler and create a beautiful design aesthetic within your landscape. If, however, you have trees planted in the wrong location, they could turn into costly problems. When trees are planted too close to your actual house, they […]