Made in The Shade – A Cool New Product
What is it? It’s a PARASOLEIL! This is an amazing product that can be installed over the top of Unique’s custom pergolas for some additional shading & light distribution. It comes in many different patterns & thicknesses and can be used for multiple other applications (like privacy panels, fencing, gates, etc.) With different metals that are used, […]
How To Prepare your Arizona Landscape for Cooler Fall Weather
With the Monsoon season at its end in late September, it is time to prepare your Arizona landscape for the cooler weather to come.The soil is still warm right after the Monsoon ends.This, combined with lower temperatures allows plants to become established before it gets really cold in late November. This is the time […]
Apply Mulch to Reduce Water Usage
We have been experiencing much warmer temperatures over the last several weeks. Soon enough, the sun will be scorching the Phoenix Valley, leaving your plants and trees THIRSTY! Water conservation in the Valley is somewhat of a challenge. After all, we live in the desert! Watering plants & trees longer and deeper versus more frequently […]
How to prevent frost damage to plants in Arizona
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 […]
How to protect your trees from Monsoon wind damage
The Monsoon Season in Arizona typically spans from about mid June through the end of September. With the Monsoon come heavy rains, violently shifting winds, a spectacular display of thunder and lighting, and high humidity. The Arizona Monsoon also brings with it dust storms, and damaging “downbursts.” A “down burst” is a strong “vortex ring” […]
Choosing proper plants for your landscape in Phoenix
Phoenix Arizona’s climate is characterized by low to medium moisture during the wet months and hot dry summers. This type of climate can make it difficult for homeowners to know and choose proper plants for their Phoenix Arizona landscape. Generally you will want a healthy combination of shade trees, flowery shrubs, ground cover and accent […]
Spring Landscaping Phoenix: Bermuda Grass
Bermuda grass is a perennial grass that loves the warm sunny climate of Arizona making it the top choice for Phoenix lawn landscaping. Bermuda Grass grows easily from planted seed or sod and its creeping growth pattern provides excellent coverage. Maintenance and mowing of Bermuda grass is moderate adding to the benefits of using this […]
Choosing A Patio For Your Back Yard Or Garden
Getting a new patio for your back yard or garden isn’t all that difficult so long as you have some help. Your Phoenix professional landscaper can help to assure that your original design is compatible with your property and your climate. One of the most common problems with the new patio installation is the lack […]
Organic Vegetable and Flower Gardens
With Spring comes gardening fever! We’re all anxious to begin planting so that we can reap what we sew (literally!). There are a number of various plants that will naturally ward off bugs that could potentially cause damage to your vegetables or flowers. In turn, you will end up using less chemicals and make both […]
Phoenix Springtime Garden Tasks
Life just seems to blossom within the desert in the springtime. The entire desert area will be awash with color in a couple of weeks. If you have planned ahead a little, your Phoenix landscaping also is beginning to show signs of spring and flowers are beginning to bloom on your lawn. It is the […]