Pampas Grass

Most people are familiar with the large clumps of lush, grass-like foliage and creamy white feathery plumes of pampas grass (though pink varieties are available too). Pampas grass (Cortaderia) is an attractive ornamental grass that is popular in many landscapes. While they’re extremely easy to grow, however, it’s important to know what you’re getting into before planting pampas grass around …

Trouble with your bermuda grass?

Is your bermuda grass looking dry and patchy? Here are a few things to keep in mind: Water lightly, twice per day in summer during the evening hours Check sprinkler patterns for dry spots Fertilize or weed & feed at least twice per summer Shade is bermuda’s biggest enemy. If you have large trees shading your bermuda grass, even growth …

Commercial Landscaping in Chandler

How to Find the Best Landscaping for Businesses

If you are searching for landscaping for businesses in Gilbert, you have probably experienced some frustration. There are numerous landscapers available, but it can be difficult to determine which will give you the best value for your budget. Selecting a landscaper is a business decision and you want to make sure you get the best value for your dollars. Therefore, …

Desert Landscaping: A Low-Water Alternative

Winter is coming to the Phoenix area. In other parts of the country, winter means rain or snow, but not so in the Valley of the Sun. We just get colder temperatures. So what kind of landscaping is best for our dry area? Desert landscaping is a good alternative for areas that do not get much water. Desert landscaping is …

Commercial Landscaping in Chandler on a Budget

It is easy for commercial property owners to underestimate how important landscaping elements are for building their businesses. First impressions count in business and a well-landscaped business builds confidence in the customer, whether first-time or returning. Yet it does not have to be an expensive proposition to provide your office building with curb appeal that will entice customers to come …

Autumn Landscaping in Arizona

Autumn in Arizona has distinct benefits for the landscaper because autumn’s cooler air temperatures are easier on both plants and homeowners. The soil is still warm, so if you do some new planting the roots will grow right away. But even if you are just transplanting the warm soil means less of a shock for the plant. Autumn also means …

Chandler Summer Landscaping: Seasonal Color Combo Ideas and Gardening Tips

Summer heat can tax even our toughest desert adapted plants. But do not worry, there are a wide range of colorful combinations to choose from that will keep your home’s summer landscape looking fresh and colorful. According to educational materials published by the Water Conservation offices of the City of Chandler, here are some recommended seasonal color combinations with desert-adapted …

Detail-Oriented Landscape Services

As most local residents know, there are specific challenges and considerations involved with maintaining beautiful and vital trees and other greenery in this area. Choosing the right type of plants is of course key, but after that point the outcome will depend in large part of the diligence of care that goes into the landscaping. In this region, a properly …

Winter Concerns for Arizona Residential Landscaping

At this time of year, there are certain concerns that property owners will have with regards to residential landscaping, and steps they must take to ensure their plants, shrubs and trees stay healthy until spring. Overlooking even a minor detail can risk the well-being of these precious plants, decreasing their chances of survival or at the very least negatively impacting …