This video blog is to paint the picture for our first time customers on what the expectation is for the first time service when hiring AMS Landscaping. We understand that communication is very important to a good working relationship and making sure that our clients are on the same page is really important to us.
Its name may fool you but the Drosanthemum Floribundum, most commonly known as ice plant, is not all icy. Driven from the fact that the plant’s tiny hairs leaves, in many species, secrete small salt crystals which in bright light or reflected with light, look much like gleaming ice or may resemble ice crystals thus
Low Water Use Parrys Agave Agave Paryyi – commonly known as PARRY’S AGAVE came from the Asparagaceae family. Generally, Agaves are attractive desert succulents that are also known as century plants. They got this name from the wrong belief that they only flower every century. In truth, their flowering cycle usually takes closer to 10
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.
Does your rock or granite in your yard look bare or need to be spruced up for the holidays? AMS Landscaping is offering a Granite/rock sale!
We have been getting lots of questions regarding when to mow after overseeding with a winter lawn and what the watering schedule should be after that first mow. We recommend mowing the lawn the first time 3-4 weeks after the seed is put down.
