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
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
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
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
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
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 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
https://youtu.be/uLpwpUJYSIE As a landscaper in the valley since 1999 ,we hear lots of stories about lawns that people think are true. Because of this , we have decided to create this video blog about the 3 most common myths we hear about their AZ desert landscapes. Myth 1: Watering my lawn during the day will
We have been getting a fantastic amount of rain here in Phoenix and when this happens we start to see the impact it has on the number of weeds that grow and how fast they get tall. Whenever it rains here in our desert climate, the soil is very fertile for niew growth. The best
https://youtu.be/MgcNQ2wxqyU If you have a small yard and desire a strong color that can catch your neighbor’s attention, a Prunus Cerasifera commonly known as Purple Leaf Plum is the plant for you! From the Rosaceae family from Southwest Asia, this plant can be placed in USDA 2 – 11. This plant can form from small,
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