Pest control in Arizona is a year-round concern. However, the height of the pest season begins in May and extends through August. In some years, prolonged heat waves can even cause you to encounter summer… View More
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In Arizona, the summer brings heat, pests and drought conditions that can all create problems for plants. After pouring so much effort into the plants on your property during the spring, it is frustrating to watch as things take a negative turn. These strategies help to address the worst summer problems for… View More
Ticks are among some of the worst summertime pests. They are known carriers of diseases that can be spread to humans, such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever. They also rapidly reproduce. Certain species of female ticks can lay several thousand eggs at one time. Usually, seeing one tick around your property or on your dog means… View More
Insects play an important role in Arizona landscapes. While we are always eager to eliminate nuisance insects such as mosquitoes and stinging ants, some should be left alone. Honeybees and other beneficial insects help to pollinate plants and some even prey upon… View More
Watering your plants regularly helps them thrive. New plants are especially sensitive to dry conditions and need to be watered more frequently. Succulents tend to need less water than other types of plants. While you may be worried about not giving your plants enough water, you may be giving them… View More
Xeriscaping is an affordable and convenient gardening method that requires little to no irrigation and has minimal maintenance. This type of gardening is efficient if you want to have a home garden that is not hard to maintain, but is still aesthetically pleasing. If you have a xeriscape landscape… View More
Gophers are a year round pest that can begin to cause problems on your Arizona property at any time. Once they show up in your yard, they feed on the roots of plants and trees. Their burrowing habits can also lead to damaged underground cable lines and irrigation systems. Gophers tend to reproduce in the spring and fall,… View More
The spring and summer months in Arizona yield beautiful plants and flowers. Yet, there comes a point when it is time to turn your thoughts toward the fall. Soil preparation takes time to carry out, and some types of treatment must be done early before the fall planting season starts. As you begin to… View More
As kids, we all learned that plants need air, water and sunlight to grow. However, the science behind growing a beautiful landscape goes much deeper than that. Like humans, plants produce hormones that influence their growth. These naturally occurring hormones regulate things such as how fast a plant grows or when it releases… View More
Scorpions can live all year long in Arizona. They can also survive in both indoor and outdoor habitats, and they tend to come inside to escape the heat. Since scorpion bites have the potential to be deadly, it is critical to be vigilant about their removal. Be sure to inspect for scorpions regularly, and make sure that… View More