The Coneflower – A UNIQUE Addition to Your Phoenix Landscape
There are very few plants that can survive the Phoenix climate and offer a great variety of color while still being very low maintenance. But the Coneflower is one favorite perennial which is a favorite for winter and spring color. Not only is this large clumping plant very hardy but it is also virtually maintenance-free […]
UNIQUE Solutions to Your Outdoor Living Dilemmas
There are very few perfect properties in the Valley. In most cases, homeowners begin their search in a specific suburb or area of the valley because of its proximity to work or maybe a certain school. But from there, it can be very difficult to find a property which meets all of the criteria of […]
Maintaining Your Yard Can Improve Your Health
Taking time out of your busy day to complete a little bit of yard work might not appear to be a good use of your time, but new studies are finding that these short respites can hold some remarkable health benefits. Numerous recent studies are finding that investing time in simple yard maintenance tasks such […]
Creating a Cool Place to Relax
Outdoor living is a one of the biggest attractions to the Phoenix area. Homeowners who are new to the valley quickly learn that outdoor living areas provide useful living space that functions like bonus rooms in your home. This added square footage can be used for dining, entertaining or simply a peaceful place to relax […]
The Most Critical Factor in a Successful Landscape Project
Even a very basic starter landscape is going to be comprised of several different types of plants and ground cover material. In addition, the plants can have different water requirements which can impact the irrigation system in its design as well as the type of controller that best meets all of your needs. With this […]
UNIQUE Benefits of Selecting Native Trees for Your Phoenix Landscape
Trees are often considered to be the anchor of any UNIQUE landscape design. They will almost always be the largest plants in the palette and will grow to be the walls and even ceiling of your outdoor living space in some cases. Limiting your tree selections to native varieties will provide many added benefits that […]
Selecting Pool Friendly Plants
Landscaping is the final phase of completing any outdoor living space. Once the structures are completed and the pool and decking are installed, softscape is the final piece of the design and the one that will have possibly the greatest impact on the overall feel of the space. Your UNIQUE plant palette can create a […]
Easy Weed Control in Phoenix
Even with the hot climate of Phoenix, weeds can be a constant problem if they are not properly controlled. Many HOA’s in the valley fine homeowners for excessive weeds, but weed control still can feel like a never ending battle for homeowners. The solution is a simple two step process that any homeowner can […]
There Are No Perfect Plants in the Desert- Or Anywhere!
Planning a new landscape palette for your home can be very time consuming if you are looking for perfect plants. As a rule, there are no very colorful, low debris, low water plants that thrive in the heat of the Phoenix and the cooler winter weather, that don’t have thorns and need very little […]