It’s Raining, It’s Pouring…Is Your Controller Off?

It’s Raining, It’s Pouring…Is Your Controller Off?

Sep 8, 2014

After a storm like this, one area that many do not think about is their own landscape water usage. At Xeriscapes Unlimited, we make it a habit to send our irrigation technicians out to all of the properties we maintain and turn off the irrigation controllers.

Fertilizer Facts

Apr 1, 2014

Fertilizer is used in many areas in our landscape. It provides nutrients for lawns, plants, flowers, trees, and in gardens. Recently, we have spotted a landscape mistake and want to spare our readers the frustration. This is not the time to fertilize rye grass. This...

The Seven Xeriscapes Principles

Mar 26, 2012

The term “Xeriscape” may sound unusual, but the concept is comprised of seven sound horticultural practices that are appropriate for the Desert Southwest. The seven principles are: 1. Good Landscape Planning and Design Creating a plan will help to serve as a guide and...
Four Spring Garden Tips

Four Spring Garden Tips

Mar 16, 2012

It looks like the worst of winter has pretty much curled back up and gone into hibernation for another year. As we move into spring, we can safely assume the fear of frost damage and hard freezes are over too, and begin cleaning up and protecting your garden. The...