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3 Common Stone, Rock, and Paved Options for Landscape Paths

Installing paths, patios, and sitting areas using stone and rock allows you to get the most out of an outdoor space. Paths and paved areas are visually pleasing and offer opportunities to incorporate planting vignettes, water features, and outdoor lighting into your overall design. Below are a few common rock and stone options for creating outdoor […]

A Brief Introduction to Landscape Design Principles

When planning your residential or commercial landscape design, anything is possible. For the best results, work with a landscape expert to develop a custom, beautiful outdoor space. To give your planning more direction and focus, use the following basic landscape design principles. These design parameters can help you come up with ideas for new plantings or […]

Weed Control Tips for Monsoon Season

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 popular belief, the word monsoon does not refer to […]

All About Arizona’s Invasive Plants

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. We can transport seeds on our clothing while […]

Climbing Plants to Accent a Trellis or Wall

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 can thrive on your Tucson-area walls or trellises: Baja Passion […]