Arizona’s Monsoon Season

Posted by GreenKeeper on Jul 18, 2018 in Desert Landscape, Lawn Care, Weed Control | 0 comments How Arizona’s monsoon season effect on your lawn Arizona’s monsoon season came in early and came in hard this year! As dry as things have been for the last several months, the rain we’re expecting to see this season is desperately needed and potentially problematic… Monsoon Weed Control Because of the monsoon wind we’ve been experiencing, weed seeds have been spreading and are now lying in wait,...
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How to Water Your Lawn in Arizona

Posted by GreenKeeper on Mar 2, 2018 in Bermudagrass, Desert Landscape, Lawn, Lawn Care, Winter Rye | 0 comments Recently moved to Arizona and aren’t sure how much water you need to give your grass? Here are a few tips and a month-to-month watering guide to ensure you’re doing it correctly. Most homes in Arizona have lawns that need specific maintenance and care. Unlike other climates around the nation, in the desert, we only have two seasons for grass: Winter and summer. Due to our harsh summer...
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Tree Care: Queen Palm

Posted by GreenKeeper on Aug 10, 2017 in Desert Landscape, Plants | 0 comments Care for your Queen Palm like royalty. For many years, Queen Palms have been used for quick shade, screening and a lush tropical accent across the valley. They are used in several landscape designs, are very clean and easy to grow. Queen Palms originally came from Brazil and Argentina, but can now be found in the western part of the U.S. where winter temperatures don’t drop below 20 degrees....
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How to Prevent Winter Weeds in Your Rocks

Posted by GreenKeeper on Oct 12, 2016 in Desert Landscape, Weed Control | 0 comments Preventing winter weeds in your rocks In Arizona, there is no relief from the constant threat of weeds, even in the winter. While most of the country is covered in snow, our state is covered in weeds, so Arizona is still the better place to live, the weeds think so too. Weed seeds, lying in wait below your rock-yard, start to germinate and sprout as the temperature begins to drop, in our fall...
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Winter Weed Prevention in your Desert Landscape

Posted by GreenKeeper on Jan 12, 2016 in Desert Landscape, Weed Control | 0 comments Back to Reality Now that the holidays are over, you have the chance to notice that the holiday season also kicked-off another weed season.  How did your low-maintenance desert landscaping become overgrown with so many nefarious weeds?  While we love and appreciate our winter rains here in Arizona, we do not have the same feelings for these resulting little interlopers.  What can be done to save...
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