Heavenly Bamboo

Heavenly Bamboo This 1970’s shrub is still a great choice for morning sun or partial shade. It does not need to be pruned very much, and the foliage will give you beautiful shades of yellow, orange and red in the winter. It’s a great accent with red brick and also has tiny red berries. There are several varieties depending on …

My poor lantanas!

Whiteflies A white, protective wax coating conceals the bodies of greenhouse, giant and silverleaf whiteflies as they drain sap from the backs of lantana leaves. Besides causing the leaves to yellow and drop, the winged adults and their larvae secrete sticky, clear waste called honeydew. Honeydew-covered leaves add to messiness of a whitefly invasion by luring black sooty mold fungi …

Blue Glow Agave​

Blue Glow Agave have smooth, blue-green leaves with yellow-edged. The leaves have red margins form a single, symmetrical rosette. Each leaf tip bears a short red spine. They are a comely choice for sunny, low water gardens in warm coastal or humid Mediterranean-like climates. Blue Glow Agaves are handsome in dry desert gardens as well, provide some shade for them …

Jacaranda Trees

The first time someone sees a jacaranda tree (Jacaranda mimosifolia), they may think they’ve spied something out of a fairy tale. This lovely tree often spans the width of a front yard, and is covered in beautiful lavender purple blooms every spring. Read on to learn how to grow a jacaranda tree if you have the right environment. Growing jacaranda …

California Orange Trichocereus Cactus

Blooms can vary in color depending on weather & fertilizer given. Can be ground planted if given excellent drainage in winter months. Tends to lean at 3ft in height, so staking maybe required above 3ft if not in a tight mass planting.  Trichocereus Hybrid ‘ORANGE CALIFORNIA’ Has a large 8″+ diameter bloom in light orange to pink and a darker orange midstripe/backpetals. …

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Residential Landscaping Ideas for Winter in the Desert

Unlike other areas of the country, the winter season is shorter in Tempe, lasting only December through April. Even then, temperatures will only drop to very cold levels for a few days, usually in January. The time for spring gardens is between February and May, so winter is the season to put in plants that would normally be grown in …

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Low Maintenance Business Landscaping Ideas

Good landscaping is as essential to your business’s success as having the right products and providing great customer service. The exterior is the first thing people notice about your office or place or business, so it goes without saying that an unattractive exterior is likely to negatively impact your business. If you have not put any effort into the exterior …

What the Pros do for Winter Landscaping in Arizona

Proper winter landscaping in Arizona is important because the native plants that grow in our desert climate need to be given special attention during the winter months. Even though the winter is mild in Arizona the desert plants are affected by the cooler temperatures. Plus you want to prepare your landscaping for the warmer temperatures when spring arrives. Here are …

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 …

Questions to Ask Before Signing a Commercial Landscape Contract

Signing a contract for commercial landscaping in Tempe is the same as any other contract. It is important to read through it and understand all the important points before you sign it. You want to make sure you know exactly what is included and if the company is qualified to handle the project. Having an attractive landscape around your business …