January Arizona Low Desert garden guide: Prune modern roses - remove the dead, crowded, or crossed canes that inhibit air circulation in the plant. For hybrid teas and grandifloras, cut back 1/3 to 1/2 of the bush. Leave 4-8" of plant for optimal blooming. Remove all foliage and the small twiggy ... Read More about Arizona January Garden Guide
Caring for your sprinkler system
The heat is on it's way Phoenix AZ. With the change in temperature from frost to hot your sprinkler system needs to be maintained. Below is a checklist of items that need attention: Check for waterline breaks, leaky valves, broken drip emitters or broken sprinkler heads. Look at the ground when ... Read More about Caring for your sprinkler system
Raised organic planter garden
Are you planning your vegetable or flower garden for spring. You might want to consider planting various plants that will actually repel those pesky bugs. In turn, you can use less chemicals and make your yard safer. Here are a few plants to consider in your organic garden in Arizona. Basil: repels ... Read More about Raised organic planter garden
Irrigation System Backflow Preventer
What is a backflow preventer and why do I need it? Homes built in Arizona with a front yard landscape already installed, usually have a backflow preventer installed. If your house does not have one already in place, then you must have one in order to have an irrigation system. The backflow ... Read More about Irrigation System Backflow Preventer
Cactus Care Arizona
The summer temps are rising and the plants are thirsty. But, did you know that cactus needs a little water in the summer? In years like this when the monsoon season doesn't bring much rain our cactus needs a little help. You can always find helpful tips for caring for cactus on a site like ... Read More about Cactus Care Arizona
