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Freeze Warning: What You Can Do to Protect Your Plants This Winter

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 eye on the weather report and take the appropriate measures, […]

4 Beautiful and Fragrant Holiday Plants

With the holiday season right around the corner, it’s time to celebrate with beautiful lights, decorations, and of course holiday plants. We’ve put together a list of our favorite holiday plants to brighten up your home, business, or outdoor space. 1. Poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima) The classic Christmas bloom, potted red Poinsettias, will bring the holiday […]

What Are The ALCA “Excellence in Landscaping” Awards?

Most industries hold awards ceremonies in order to recognize great work and promote excellence. Within the Arizona landscaping industry, the chief awards ceremony is the Arizona Landscape Contractors’ Association (ALCA) “Excellence in Landscaping” Awards. Here’s a closer look at the ALCA and how their awards ceremony recognizes the state’s finest landscapers. The Arizona Landscape Contractors’ […]

Winter Annual Color Ideas for the Southwest

When most people think of flowers, they think of springtime and warm weather. While spring certainly brings an overwhelming display, some flowers actually prefer the winter. Also, the Tucson area’s relatively warm winters make it possible for flowers to bloom here all year round. Mid-October is a great time to get annual color planted. If you’re […]

Insulate Your Irrigation Pipes to Prepare for Freezing Temperatures

With 350 days of sunshine per year, it’s easy to forget that the temperature in Tucson can sometimes dip below freezing. Though Tucson temperatures reach freezing only a dozen or so times each year, it’s still worth protecting your landscaping by making the appropriate preparations. Below we’ll explain how covering your irrigation pipes in winter […]