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Hack to Quickly Test Your Sprinkler System

Here is a quick way to test your sprinkler system with your Rain Dial sprinkler timer so that you run each station for 1 minute long one right after another. Usually, there is 1 program that has nothing on it and we can utilize program “C” with a run time of 1 minute each to

Caring For Plants When Temperatures Cool Down

https://youtu.be/dI66vZgFpI0 How are you managing your landscape when temperatures are decreasing after the Summer in Phoenix. With the record head and extreme drought conditions over the past 2 summers it can be challenging to keep all your landscaping thriving. Usually starting in October it begins to cool off and by November we are starting

9 Great Reasons To Plant A Tree In Phoenix

Here are 9 compelling reasons to plant a tree here in our desert climate of Phoenix, Arizona. Increase home values Creates privacy for your property Save energy & decrease temperatures in our hot summers Reduce noise pollution Increase aesthetics & beautifies your yard Grow your own fruit Cleaning the air Fighting the urban heat island

3 Shrubs Installed for $225 ($60 discount!)

If you are looking to have new plants installed at your home, now is the time! We usually charge $95 per 5-gallon plant installed but when you order at least 3 or more desert shrubs* we can install them for $75 each. We are offering this discount through February 28th, 2023. Most shrubs are included

5 Watering Landscaping Watering Tips

If you live here in the Phoenix area you may wonder about watering and have questions about watering your property in our desert climate. We have put together 5 tips for questions we often get about watering your landscape. Many of these tips came from the Arizona Landscape Contractors Association here in the valley which

Winter Lawn Watering Concerns During This Drought

Are you concerned about the lack of water in Phoenix impacting your decision on whether or not to plant a winter lawn this year? When possible we always want to recommend not installing a winter lawn, especially if you have a large turf area. However, NPR did a segment on the show “Here and Now”

5 Ton Rock Sale for $795 thru 2/28/23

https://youtu.be/FmHzox_Gw40 It’s time for our annual rock sale and this year the sale starts on November 1st and goes through February 28th of 2023. We are offering 5 tons of rock for $795 which is 20% off the normal price to have rock installed. If you are interested or need even more rock we can

Controlling the Size Of Bushes & Shrubs

When shrubs start to get too large for an area of your yard. Sometimes we hear over time that bushes should be controlled to a certain size but plants are like people and want to grow to its full potential. So the best way to manage the size of your bushes or shrubs is to

Firecracker Shrubs Are Great For AZ Desert Climate

Hamelia Patens commonly known as Fire Bush, Scarlet Bush, Hummingbird Bush, and Firecracker Bush came from the family of Rubiaceae. This plant classifies as an evergreen shrub that matures quickly up to six feet tall and wide with bright green foliage that has a pointed tip and grows moderately upright and spreading in clusters along

When Is The Best Time To Overseed For A Winter Lawn In Phoenix

When is the ideal time to plant a winter lawn? In Phoenix, we start scalping and laying down seed on October 1st thru the 3rd week in October but it really depends on the weather and temperatures. Ideal temperatures are 80-90 degrees in the day and 60s at night. We find that if temperatures start