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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 […]

An Introduction to Travertine Patio Tiling

No longer satisfied with simple concrete or red brick, many Tucson homeowners pave their patios and other outdoor spaces with natural stone tiles that blend in with their custom landscaping and complement the exterior of their homes. Travertine is a popular choice because of its neutral color, durability, and affordability. Learn more here: What Is […]

Time to Overseed Your Lawn with Ryegrass

Although Tucson has warm weather most of the year, especially compared with cities in the Midwest or on the East Coast, there are still some landscape maintenance tasks you must perform each season if you want your lawn to stay bright green all year round. The basic grass that most homeowners have on their lawns […]