Landscape Design Options for Creating a Private Outdoor Space
You want to get outside and enjoy your backyard … but so does everyone else. That might not be a problem at all for...
Outdoor Entertainment Ideas for Summer Get-Togethers
For many Arizonans, summer means one thing: indoor entertainment. Air conditioning is key to surviving consistently triple-digit temperatures and those oppressive UV rays. And...
4 Must-Haves for Your Outdoor Living Space
If there’s one trend we’ve seen really take off over the last few years, it’s creating outdoor living spaces. An outdoor living space essentially...
Landscape Design Features that Help Provide Shade
It’s springtime in Arizona, which can only mean one thing for Phoenicians: summer is on the way. While we’re still basking in the cooler...
Low Maintenance Plant Ideas for Arizona
Maintaining a yard is difficult in the best of circumstances. Add in an arid desert climate, and you’re up for a real challenge. While...
Benefits of Xeriscape Landscaping
Xeriscape landscaping, or xeriscaping, is landscaping done with water conservation in mind. In fact, most xeriscaping attempts to design landscaped areas that use little...
Pros and Cons of DIY Outdoor Barbecues
At first thought, there might not seem to be any downsides to an outdoor barbecue grill or kitchen in your backyard. But just as...
The Importance of Proper Landscape Lighting
When people think about landscaping their yard, they often think about bushes, trees, flowers, and grass. Some people go beyond that to think of...
Wood Burning vs. Gas Outdoor Fire Pits
A fire pit is a popular addition to a backyard, and for good reason. Even in the Arizona desert, there’s nothing quite like sitting...
Tips for Creating Your Own Zen Outdoor Space
The Japanese “zen garden” is designed using rocks, water, plants, and sand, all carefully designed and placed to promote mindfulness and meditation. As the...
