Artificial Grass and Pets
You’re considering artificial grass. It’s always green. You don’t have to water it. It’s resistant to damage from children and pets. What’s not to like? Artificial grass keeps the dirt and mud off your pets no matter what the weather is like outside. No muddy paws means no mud tracked in the house. No more […]
Protect Plants From Frost Damage
Many people are surprised when they learn it gets cold enough in Phoenix to cause frost! Quite often between December and early into March nighttime temperatures can drop below freezing which can damage plants and trees if you do not take the proper precautions. Below are some general rules and guidelines to follow to help protect […]
Winter Landscape Maintenance
Now that temperatures are dropping in Arizona, we are beginning to anticipate those milder temperatures that are headed in our direction in December, February and March. Starting the planning of the landscaping begins in these more temperate climates before the temperatures begin to kick back up to the mid-nineties. Before starting to order those landscaping […]
Eco-Friendly Landscaping Tips
Though current landscaping practices are tasteful and aesthetically pleasing, they are not always eco-friendly. You can save time and money, while protecting the environment, by using eco-conscious landscaping techniques. Some fundamental guidelines to environmentally friendly landscaping are avoiding unnecessary water consumption, limiting chemical use, and recycling yard trimmings. A different method of residential and large-scale […]
Enjoy ‘Outdoor Living’ in Arizona to the fullest
NEGATIVE EDGES. SWIM UP BARS. LAZY RIVERS. WATERFALLS. IN-GROUND SPAS. OUTDOOR KITCHENS, LANDSCAPES and more… From the beautifully simple to the luxurious, a custom backyard built by one of the #1 Pool & Landscape Builders in Arizona will transform your backyard. Our pool and landscape design consultants work closely with you to envision and execute […]
Backyard Ideas for Spring
Gardens: Totally Organic Experiences Gardens are among the most sought-after outdoor design elements overall, according to the American Society of Landscape Architects’ 2013 Residential Design Trends Survey. The ASLA asked residential landscape architects to rate the expected popularity of outdoor design elements for the year and gardens are a front-runner at 94%. Proof that the […]
Beautiful Spring-Blooming Annuals
Annual flowers are plants that grow from seed to seed and need to be replanted each year. They provide year round color when interplanted between perennials and are great accents in containers. You may think why plant annuals when I already have a great perennial garden? Well even perennial gardens have times of the year […]
Tips for Choosing the Right Company for your Project
One of the most important decisions before you even begin designing your backyard landscape and pool design is choosing the right company for the job. Landscape and pools are a big investment, one where every component of the project, from the design to the construction should be in good hands in order to justify the […]
Unique Plant Selection
There are a number of reasons for choosing plants for the landscape. We may be attracted to the way they look or want them to serve a specific function or purpose in the landscape, such as providing a screen, blocking unwanted views, or stabilizing a soil bank. Others may be selected because of their ability […]
Backyard Paradise Project
Now this backyard is truly paradise! The waterfalls, rocks, lighting and foliage are just a few of what makes this a dream pool. Travertine paver pool deck with intimate seating areas surrounded by lush tropical foliage into a fabulous “beach entry” pool with adjoining hot tub. Swim though double-sided rock waterfalls and slides with a […]