Phoenix might not be the first city that comes to mind when people think of trees. But a respectable number of trees grow quite well in this booming metropolitan area of 5 million people. With a little thought and planning, your Phoenix home can have a canopy of boughs that […]
It’s no secret chemical pesticides are bad for the environment. They can also harm your family, friends, and pets. So why not try a more eco-friendly strategy? We’ve got some eco-friendly tips to control outdoor pests in Phoenix. The “eco-friendliest” practice is prevention. Prevention starts with a healthy yard and garden. […]
Using native trees in your Phoenix landscape offers shade and heat relief and won’t rob the precious water supply, as their water requirements are lower compared to nonnative species. Below are native trees of Arizona that are suitable for a variety of landscape sizes and needs and best all, thrive […]
Just thinking about head lice can be enough to make our skin crawl. These tiny, wingless parasites make themselves at home on human scalps. Read on to learn more about head lice and how to control them. Adult head lice are about the size of a sesame seed, between 2-4 […]
Even though Phoenix is well-known for its generous supply of warm days and sunny weather, it’s still nice to enjoy a shady spot in your yard. And creating a nice shaded retreat is possible with a little investigation and know-how. In this article, we’ll talk about how to create an […]
Phoenix is crawling with interesting insects – literally! Yes, some are dangerous, but others are just wonderfully weird and harmless. Today we’ll take a look at these – and what you can do if you encounter one. Giant Mesquite Bugs Giant mesquite bugs (Thasus neocalifornicus) are a member of the […]
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 […]