Arizona receives an average of 12 and half inches of rain annually, although amounts vary widely across the state. Many areas throughout Arizona receive about half of their total rainfall during monsoon season alone. Monsoon season begins in mid-June and runs throughout the month of September. Contrary to...
Invasive plants are non-native species that enter a new environment and threaten the local ecosystem. There are several common invasive plants in Southern Arizona that propagate quickly and take space, sun, water, and nutrients away from local specimens. How Do Invasive Plants Arrive? Humans may transplant non-native plants unknowingly....
If you’re looking to make your Tucson landscape a little more interesting, you might consider plants that climb rather than expand. Planting a few climbing plants now will give your property an elegant, old-world look in a few years. Here are a few beautiful climbing plants that...
Are you taking full advantage of the Southern Arizona climate? Year-round sunshine and mild winter temperatures allow Arizona homeowners to enjoy plenty of outdoor living. Use the landscape design features below to transform your outdoor space into a desert oasis and add to your home’s value. Outdoor Kitchen Have...
Winter in the Southwest means most plants are dormant, so your yard may be looking a little dull and dreary. With January daytime high temperatures in the mid 60s, however, you may still want to sit outside and enjoy the mild climate. So here are...
2013 has been an amazing year for landscaping in the Tucson area. We’ve been inspired by your landscape ideas, and your properties were all so much fun to work with! We can’t do what we do without you, our clients, so we’d like to take...
Homeowners throughout Arizona agree: The cactus is the most quintessentially southwestern plant. Of all the varieties of cactus, some of the favorites are columnar cacti, which are so named for their column-like appearance. If you’re looking to give your landscape more of a southwestern look,...
Getting started in the world of gardening is not difficult. You can consult your local Pima County Cooperative Extension office for advice on plant varieties to start with. Begin with a single plant and learn as it grows. Decide what type of plant you would...
The age-old expression claims that money doesn't grow on trees. While the idea of conserving your wealth and spending intelligently still resonates, there may need to be a factual addendum added to that statement. Recent evidence has shown that the Eucalyptus tree can actually "grow"...
If you've lived in Tucson for a while, then you know that we do get below freezing several times throughout the winter months. All it takes is one especially cold evening to deliver a crippling blow to your garden. As long as you keep an...
