Pruning is one of those lawn care tasks that require you to strike a careful balance. Trees that are allowed to overgrow become a hazard to humans and property. Yet, overdoing those cuts could cause your tree to stop bearing fruit or even die off. The right time and way to prune your trees depend upon multiple… View More
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Cockroaches are one of the hardest pests to get rid of in your home. You can do everything you can to keep your house clean. You can even try using store-bought sprays and foggers. Yet, they will persist. Roaches reproduce at rapid rates, and they have survival abilities that allow… View More
There are so many different types of plant fertilizer available today that it's easy to get confused. On one hand, you know that your plants need nutrients to grow. Yet you may have also heard horror stories about what can go wrong if you over-fertilize or use the wrong kind. Landscaping… View More
Weed and pest control problems often seem to pop up overnight. In the right conditions, weeds can grow unexpectedly fast. You may also be seeing growth from weed seeds that were spread years ago. Pests, such as cockroaches and… View More
One of the best things about living in Arizona is that the combination of warm sunshine and well-drained soil makes it possible to grow citrus trees in our area. As a homeowner, you may love the idea of picking a fresh orange off a tree in your backyard. However, you do need to know that citrus trees require special… View More
Pest control issues are often first identified in the backyard, where you and your family spend more of your time. Fleas, ticks, and spiders are a few of the most common pests, and you may also have scorpions, ants or wasps that pose a risk for painful… View More
Your dream landscape can quickly be destroyed by weeds that seem to pop up overnight. Arizona’s climate tends to be weeks of sunny, dry weather, followed by periods of monsoon rain. This creates the ideal conditions for weeds to sprout. Once they do, you may find it hard to stop them from… View More
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
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