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Plant Spotlight: The Saguaro Cactus
What is the Saguaro Cactus? The saguaro cactus, scientifically known as Carnegiea gigantea, stands as a defining plant in the Sonoran Desert. These cacti are notable...
Things to Consider When Re-Doing Your Landscape
In desert climates, landscaping requires careful consideration due to factors such as intense sunlight, extreme heat, scarce rainfall, and sandy soil. Selecting plants...
The Importance of Deep Root Watering for AZ Plants
In the arid landscapes of Arizona, gardening faces unique challenges due to relentless sun exposure and limited water availability. While cacti, succulents, and...
Five Simple Ways to Elevate Your Arizona Landscape
To create a stunning Phoenix yard, you'll require the skills of a reputable Arizona landscaping company. Consider incorporating these features into your upcoming...
Javelina-Resistant Plants for Arizona Backyard Landscaping
Landscaping in Arizona offers rewards alongside distinctive challenges, notably the presence of wildlife such as javelinas, which can disturb gardens. Javelinas are...
Five Vibrant Plants That Attract Pollinators in Arizona
The Birds & the Bees: Plants for Desert-Dwelling Pollinators Creating a pollinator garden that draws birds, bees, and butterflies doesn't need to feel overwhelming....
Professional Landscape Design as Investment In Your Home
In the Phoenix Valley, a common question arises: Is investing in professional landscape design a worthwhile endeavor for your home? Will you see a return on investment...
Outdoor Gas Fire Pits
If you’ve lived in Phoenix and Scottsdale, you’re familiar with the region’s beautiful weather. However, you’re also aware that evenings can turn considerably cool,...
Beautiful Desert Landscape Compositions
To some, it may seem like landscaping design options in the desert are limited. But, in the Phoenix Valley, the array of landscape compositions, hearty trees and plants...
The Best Plants for a Mediterranean Landscape Design in Arizona
When it comes to creating a Mediterranean landscape design in Arizona, choosing the right plants is key. Given the hot and dry climate with long, scorching summers and...
Everything You Need to Know About Outdoor Kitchen Bars
More than ever, clients have the desire to create outdoor retreats featuring amenities for cooking, dining, socializing, and entertaining. These retreats serve as...
What is a Spool? Learn Why You’re Going to Want One
Yep, you heard us right. Spools. If you’re from Arizona, you may be familiar with this term. And if you’re not, no worries. Let's explore what spools are and why they...
Landscape Design For A Small Yard
You don’t need a massive yard to enjoy the outdoors with your family. You can make the most of your yard with the right landscape design. Transform your backyard with...
Landscape Lighting: The Final Touch & A Smart Investment
We find it hard to envision a landscape remodel without incorporating an excellent lighting package. Since the majority of us are occupied during the day and engage in...
Water Features to Install Instead of a Pool
Considering an Outdoor Water Feature? Especially in a hot, dry climate like the Phoenix Valley, the idea of water in your backyard is very appealing. Who hasn’t...
Pros & Cons Of A Lawn-Free Yard
Lawn-free front yard designs have become increasingly popular, offering homeowners numerous benefits - especially those residing in the Sonoran Desert. By eschewing the...
Landscape Design Ideas to Increase Your Home’s Value
Whether you’re selling soon or not, increasing your home’s value should always be on your mind when deciding to make changes. This includes any modifications to your...
2024 Landscape Trend Predictions
A handful of intriguing themes caught our attention, sparking our interest and inspiring some forecasts. Simply put, these trends are surprising. Here are a few...
Watering During the Winter
While we've touched on the topic of watering your desert landscape in winter in our previous blog posts, it's so important that it deserves its own blog. In this blog,...
Winter Desert Landscaping Tips
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! That is, winter in the desert. It’s the best time for enjoying your beautiful backyard patio in the company of friends and...
Tips for Your Outdoor Holiday Decorations
Christmas is just around the corner, making it the perfect time to start working on your outdoor decorations and landscaping! Its an excellent opportunity to leave a...
Drought-Tolerant Trees
As you start decorating for the holiday season, planting a balsam fir in your living room, consider what trees you plan to plant in your landscape during the nearing...
Seven Principles of Xeriscaping
What is Xeriscaping? Xeriscaping is a landscaping approach that focuses on designing gardens and landscapes that require minimal water usage. The word “xeriscape”...
Five Plants Mosquitoes Hate That You’ll Love
Now that the days of harsh heat are over (for the most part), you might want to spend some time in your backyard, having a BBQ, or hanging out by the pool. Getting bit...
Protect Your Furry Friends: Pet-Friendly Plants
We love our pets, and we love our plants. Unfortunately, sometimes they don’t love each other. Certain plants can be toxic to pets if ingested, leading to seizures,...
The Importance of Proper Pruning
Preventing pruning errors is important! Here are just a few of the many reasons why: #1 Energy Deprivation Avoiding pruning mistakes is crucial because improper...
Common Desert Gardening Challenges (And How to Conquer Them)
Gardening in the Southwest comes with challenges - but that doesn’t mean you can’t overcome them. Concerns like which plants can thrive in the unforgiving climate and...
Three Vines That Add Color to Dull Desert Landscapes
Enhance your garden’s elevation, introduce a spectrum of colors, and captivate the eye by adorning trellises, arbors, or pergolas with captivating flowering vines. Or,...
Falling in Love With Autumn
Autumn is often known for scarves, sweaters, and, of course, changing leaves. While the Sonoran Desert may not be renowned for its colorful transition of trees, if you...
The Three Aquatic Plants You Need to Create a Stunning Waterscape
Adding aquatic plants to your yard’s water feature is an effortless way to elevate your yard! While the addition of aquatic plants provides an aesthetic appeal, they...