Water Smart; It’s Not Just For Hippies

Water conservation matters to us all, right? It’s becoming less and less of a hippie or “tree hugger” issue and more and more of an issue that fiscally conscious individuals are concerned with. Are you still not convinced? Well, the numbers don’t lie. The amount of...

Free Irrigation System Checkup and Analysis

Smart irrigation goes well beyond simply having desert landscape. At Xeriscapes, we have seen many properties that have smart controllers, minimal turf, and water-wise plants, yet they still waste water. How can this be you might ask? It is simple and complicated all...
Steps to Turf Removal

Steps to Turf Removal

Are you looking to remove your turf and move to a more desert friendly landscape for your yard? Considering that turf grass is one of the most water-intensive plants in your landscape, it’s no wonder, here in Arizona many are removing the water-guzzling turf and going...

The Seven Xeriscapes Principles

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...