Plant selection is very important when planning your Arizona landscape. There are several questions to ask before picking a plant. Six steps to picking the right plant in the right location. 1. Is this the right plant – in the right place? 2. Does the plant prefer full sun, afternoon shade or full shade and […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Here it is, fall in Arizona. It is time to really enjoy our Arizona weather in the desert and start planting again. This is the time to really plant your trees, shrubs, ground covers, cacti and succulents. Vines: these will reduce reflected heat from the summer sun and can be grown on a trellis or […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Fall is coming and time to get your yard ready for this cool evenings we all love in Arizona. Isn’t this why we live here? Call us for a FREE Quote on your custom made fire pit. We can do gas or wood burning. Add a built-in BBQ and paver patio for a complete look […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
September brings cooler weather and warm soil which is ideal for growing. You can plant coo-season vegetables and sow seed for colorful spring wildflowers. Mid-to late September is time to really begin planting while the soil is still warm to promote root growth and establish your plants before it gets cold. 1. Sketch out your […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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In Arizona, almost anything can be planted in your garden if you use the appropriate varieties of plants at the right time and plant certain plants together for optimum growth. Arizona desert has 2 optimal growing seasons – spring and fall. Day temps and amount of sunlight vary dramatically between seasons (short days and cold […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Our August checklist is short but it is time to start getting ready for fall planting and preparations. 1. August is the best time to plant palm trees. Palms love the heat and do best planted in the summer. Dig the hole as deep as the root ball and 2′ wider around. Do not amend […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
In the Arizona desert we get about 4″ of rain a year. That isn’t much compared to many parts of the country but water run-off from a monsoon storm can produce enough water to water your garden or lawn for several weeks or months for free. See below on how to harvest rain water in […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Many of us don’t think mulch is used in Arizona and in some cases it isn’t needed. For example, native desert plants do not need mulch to survive. They are adapted to the existing soil conditions and do better in the native soil. Mulching a planting hole of a native plant will actually restrict the […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Watering raised garden beds with soaker hoses is a great alternative to the spray heads. Soaker hoses are laid on beds, delivering slow, steady dripping to the plant root zones. This saves us time and water since no spray is lost to wind, and our pathways do not get watered. This is important because pathway […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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