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...
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...
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....
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...
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....
If you want to add visual interest to your yard, create separate “zones” within your landscaped outdoor space, or provide more outdoor seating for friends and guests, you can have a custom-built seat wall installed. These features can serve both practical and aesthetic purposes in...
One of the perks to living in Tucson is the fantastic weather year-round. In other climates, homeowners only have a few short months (or even just a few weeks!) of warm weather to enjoy outdoor activities like grilling and dining. But here in Southern Arizona,...
Now that summer is here, it’s time to turn your attention to weed control. Though there were below-freezing temperatures in Tucson this winter, those days are firmly behind us now! Warmer temperatures and Monsoon rain bring weeds back to life here in the desert. Prevention...
Water is one of nature’s most precious resources, especially in a dry, desert environment like Tucson. Even native plant species need some water to grow and thrive amidst your landscaping. If you have had trouble with your plants, it could be related to watering. In...
As residents of Tucson know, it’s a dry heat here for most of the summer. However, the arrival of mid- to late-summer brings the notorious monsoon with heavy rains and high winds that can cause serious damage. Roadways flood, roofs leak, and without the right...
