Why Does My Yard Have Dead Spots in Spring?
Spring has sprung in Arizona! Unfortunately, we’re still seeing some areas of our lawn where the winter rye leaves little circular patches of brown until the Bermuda fill in.
2021/06/10
Spring has sprung in Arizona! Unfortunately, we’re still seeing some areas of our lawn where the winter rye leaves little circular patches of brown until the Bermuda fill in.
One of the new must-have additions to the homes in Phoenix is a Bougainvillea bush. It can be used to enhance many types of landscaping and design schemes.
Ficus Nitida trees are the number one tree variety purchased at Moon Valley Nursery in Phoenix. The dense, thick foliage of these trees provides the absolute coolest shade available.
During spring the weeds grow so much faster than other times of the year. This happens because many of the dormant seeds were not able to germinate until the warmer weather and a little rain.
There are challenges that come with growing these trees in our Arizona desert climate. Here’s some information on what you should look out for when planting them in your Phoenix landscaping.
Different blooming shrubs require pruning at different times of the year depending on when they actually bloom. Pruning should only be done for the health of the shrub.
Rosemary shrubs are green all year and very frost tolerant for winters. It does need regular watering cycles when you first get it established but can be taken off of the landscaping irrigation after a few years since it is a desert adaptable plant.
Aeration creates holes down into the soil to alleviate compaction so air, water, and nutrients can reach grass roots. This is important because grass roots need air, water, and nutrients to be thick and healthy.
Have you ever seen a fallen saguaro or had one fall at your home? Saguaro cactus are protected by the State of Arizona through the Native Protective Act with the AZ Department of Agriculture.
The rock or granite in common areas are usually treated 1-2 times per year with a product that prevents weeds from growing by preventing broadleaf weeds from germinating. Preventing the germination of seeds will keep these areas clear of weeds after a rain.