Arizona Lawns Archives - Arizona Living Landscape & Design https://landscapearizona.com/blog/category/arizona-lawns/ Arizona's #1 Landscape Designer Contractor Sat, 17 Aug 2024 21:26:54 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Winter Rye Grass Over Seeding https://landscapearizona.com/blog/winter-rye-grass-over-seeding/ Mon, 12 Oct 2015 14:08:00 +0000 http://www.landscapearizona.com/?p=3301 Considering winter Rye grass over seeding? It’s that time of year again to consider over seeding your Bermuda lawn with Rye grass. This is usually done in October once the temperatures get to low 70’s/60’s at night. There are several benefits of over seeding your lawn with Rye grass. The biggest benefit is having a ... Read More about Winter Rye Grass Over Seeding

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]]> Getting Bermuda Grass Ready for Summer https://landscapearizona.com/blog/getting-bermuda-grass-ready-summer/ Mon, 21 Apr 2014 17:54:59 +0000 http://www.landscapearizona.com/?p=2530 In Arizona we have two types of grass, Rye for the winter and Bermuda for the summer.  The Bermuda lawn is a permanent lawn that goes dormant in the winter.  In April, when the evening temperatures are above 65 degrees consistently, it is time to bring your Arizona summer lawn back to life.  First thing ... Read More about Getting Bermuda Grass Ready for Summer

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]]> What is eating my Bermuda Grass https://landscapearizona.com/blog/what-is-eating-my-bermuda-grass/ Wed, 11 Sep 2013 13:40:58 +0000 http://www.landscapearizona.com/?p=1865 Does your Bermuda grass lawn look like this?  It appears like it is heat stressed or lacking water so you water it more.  It starts to get weeds in the brown areas and then overnight it dies off in large areas.  This is Bermuda Mites or Cinch Bugs or Leafhoppers.  Damage occurs mainly in the ... Read More about What is eating my Bermuda Grass

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]]> What is Nutgrass? https://landscapearizona.com/blog/what-is-nutgrass/ Mon, 22 Jul 2013 20:05:43 +0000 http://www.landscapearizona.com/?p=1748 What is that funny looking grass popping up all over my lawn and yard? Do you have this grass taking over your yard or grass?  It is called nutgrass or nutsedge and takes a special chemical to kill it. The traditional weed spray we use on our landscape applications will not kill it and pulling ... Read More about What is Nutgrass?

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]]> When do I change the settings for water of trees and plants? https://landscapearizona.com/blog/when-do-i-change-the-settings-for-water-of-trees-and-plants/ Mon, 15 Jul 2013 22:02:04 +0000 http://www.landscapearizona.com/?p=1735 The rule of thumb in watering is to set irrigation to water more frequently as temperatures rise. (The amount of water supplied stays the same; it is the frequency of watering that change with the seasons). Be sure to water around the outer reaches of a plant’s canopy, where feeder roots can absorb it. Water ... Read More about When do I change the settings for water of trees and plants?

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]]> Az Landscape Design https://landscapearizona.com/blog/az-landscape-design/ Wed, 11 Jul 2012 19:04:59 +0000 http://www.landscapearizona.com/blog/?p=323 Here are some recent before and after pictures of a back yard landscape design. We cleaned up the yard, added paver patio, fire pit, block wall, synthetic grass, mounds, fountain, plants and rock.                                          

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]]> 4 Steps to prepare Bermuda grass for summer https://landscapearizona.com/blog/bermuda_grass_preparation_arizona/ Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:01:34 +0000 http://www.landscapearizona.com/blog/?p=309 April is here and so is our amazing weather here in the Arizona desert. It is time to prepare your bermuda grass Arizona to wake up. When the evening temperatures stay above 65 degrees the bermuda is ready to come alive. 1. Lower mower height to 1/2 to 3/4″. 2. If you overseeding this winter ... Read More about 4 Steps to prepare Bermuda grass for summer

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]]> Synthetic Grass https://landscapearizona.com/blog/synthetic-grass/ Tue, 06 Mar 2012 15:01:15 +0000 http://www.landscapearizona.com/blog/?p=298 Synthetic grass or turf is a viable option for many Arizona homeowners. The upfront costs may be a bit more but if you are looking for a tropical look without all the work then synthetic grass or artificial turf may be the answer for you. Today’s synthetic grass has come a long way and looks ... Read More about Synthetic Grass

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]]> Arizona Desert August Plant Guide Checklist https://landscapearizona.com/blog/arizona-desert-august-plant-guide-checklist/ Fri, 05 Aug 2011 17:13:24 +0000 http://www.landscapearizona.com/blog/?p=175 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 More about Arizona Desert August Plant Guide Checklist

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]]> Arizona Lawn Rye overseeding guide https://landscapearizona.com/blog/arizona-lawn-rye-overseeding-guide/ Fri, 05 Aug 2011 16:44:25 +0000 http://www.landscapearizona.com/blog/?p=171 8 Steps for over-seeding your Arizona Bermuda grass with Rye Grass. Bermuda Grass will stay green usually into November but as soon as the frost hits, Bermuda will go dormant until Spring. Many Arizonan residents plant Winter Rye grass over their Bermuda lawn. Rye grass looks and feels very different from Bermuda Grass and will ... Read More about Arizona Lawn Rye overseeding guide

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