Phoenix is a lovely city, but as you probably know, it gets hot. In fact, high temps can average as much as 104 degrees in the summer months. Despite the heat and the dry climate, many plants and trees thrive here. But there are a few that don’t – or […]
As common as palm trees are in Phoenix, you would think that they are native to Arizona – at least a few of them, right? Even the Latin names of several species of palm trees include the word “Phoenix.” Surprisingly, for nearly all the palm trees in Phoenix, the answer […]
Fly over Phoenix into Sky Harbor Airport, and you get a bird’s-eye view of how popular private swimming pools are in the metro area. Yours is not the only one on the block. But a backyard pool can be so much more than just liquid refreshment on a hot summer […]
Close your eyes and picture the perfect lawn: green, thick and uniform. Maybe it has perfect stripes from a recent mowing. Maybe kids are throwing a baseball and a grill is smoking in the corner. I’ll bet there’s also a sprinkler. There could be an entire irrigation system raining down […]
Fight ozone pollution and get a bargain on a new electric lawn mower or trimmer? Sign us up, say residents around Salt Lake City, who are again flooding a Utah gas lawn mower exchange program with applications. In just the first three days since the program kicked off March 5, […]
Artificial turf is making a comeback at Major League Baseball parks and National Football League stadiums, with new high-tech artificial surfaces ending a trend toward playing fields of natural grass. A LawnStarter review found that by the 2020 season, two NFL franchises and two baseball teams will switch from natural […]
Summer lawn care in Phoenix, AZ can seem a daunting task with the desert climate. Thankfully the rain season is upon homeowners in the summer months, making it a little easier to provide care for what can be a more dry soil base. Some people will sink thousands into the […]
Living in Phoenix, Arizona–the fall weather patterns have quite the range from lows of 70’s and highs of 100’s in September to lows of 50’s and highs of 70’s by November. A range that can really affect your lawn and the care needed for it in order to thrive through the mild […]
Picking what grass you want to use on your lawn may seem like a daunting task, especially if you’re new to the area. There are a couple things you should know before deciding what grass to populate your yard with. Arizona is listed under the USDA’s plant hardiness zone 9b. […]
Year round lawn care in Arizona can be a hassle, and fertilizers or equipment can end up costing you thousands. In some areas, it’s unavoidable, as Phoenix has plenty of nutrients deficient and highly salted soils. But with these six spring lawn care tips, you’ll be able to save yourself […]