This house was newly built in Las Campanas and was in need of a completely new landscape. The yard was nothing more than fill dirt and weeds. We decided to plant a row of Karl Foresters to help soften the hard look given by the pavers and the stucco wall. Blue Spruce was planted to give the area some controlled height and year-round interest. We mixed in some moonshine yarrows, catmint, lavender and may night salvia to add some color to the area. Irrigation and barrier was la

Q: Why does your weed barrier cost so much? I can go to a local store and get a roll for less than half. A: That is correct that many of the stores carry weed barrier fabric at a fraction of the price we pay for ours. The price difference is reflected in the quality. Many of the weed barriers sold at the stores are contractor grade, meaning they are cost effective (for the contractor). Many builders lay this below gravel when they complete a home. These fabrics work for a few

Dicentra Spectablilis - Zone 3-9 Long stalks carrying heart shaped flowers rise above tender green leaves on this stunning perrenial. Bleeding hearts bloom from early to late spring and will catch your eye every time you walk passed it. Flowers can be white, pink or red depending on the varietal. A moderate grower that can reach 3' tall and wide. Plant in full to partial shade and in well drained soil. Deer resistant and easy to care for with regular watering. During drought

This project was fun to work on since it was a completely blank slate. "Make it look nice", was the only directions we got from the client. We quickly went to work designing this simple, clean, but lush looking yard. First, a mossrock flowerbed was installed to give the yard an area dedicated to shrubs and plants. We planted three Miscanthus grasses for height along the wall and filled in the other areas with low growing plants. Different varieties of yarrows keep the look un

Q: Do you have any tips for pulling out weeds easier? A: Give the weeds a good watering the day before you plan on pulling them out. This softens the dirt and allows you to pull them out with minimal effort. It also allows time for the dirt to absorb the water so there is a minimal muddy mess. Better yet, wait after a rain storm :) Thanks for the question and we will see you next week!

Opuntia phaeacantha - Zone 4 may survive lower Green flat pads are covered in long cactus needles, as well as small, orange spiky hairs. In the spring beautiful yellow flowers emerge, some varieties have red bases. Bees will often be seen collecting pollen in the Desert Prickly Pear. A small 2" purple edible fruit will begin to develop once the flower is spent. Plant in sandy, rocky soils and part to full sun. Minimal water is required. Can reach up to 4.5 feet long and wide.

In this week's Transformation Tuesday, we had a client who had some stairs in the back yard that were usable but didn’t quite have the finished look she was looking for. Over time the dirt started covering up small flagstone steps that were set inside rail road ties and the mossrock beds were falling over and needed to be reset. The first thing we did was remove the larger size gravel and reused it by spreading it over the front driveway. Next, the railroad ties and mossrock

Q: Are lawn clippings good mulch? A: Yes, lawn clippings are a great source of nitrogen for plants. Simply spread the lawn clipping less than an inch thick (to allow the clippings to properly decay) anywhere you want to mulch! Have any questions? Send them our way!

Euonymus forunei 'Emerald Gaiety' - Zone 5-9 Emerald green variegated foliage becomes tinged pink in the winter. Prized for its foliage, this evergreen will compliment any yard. Adaptable and easy to grow in most well-drained soils. Emerald Gaiety requires part to full sun and regular watering until established. Can reach 3' tall in the first 10 years, and 3' wide with age. Can be trained to climb or planted in groups for a unique ground cover. Happy Friday!

This particular project started off with gravel mixed with dirt, which can result in one big muddy mess whenever it rained. Our client envisioned warm summer nights by a fire pit on the lower level. Our crew went to work on creating a custom flagstone patio, complete with steps to the back porch for easy access, and no mud! Gravel was removed from the upper area and replaced with a layer of weed barrier and new gravel. We made sure to use the same type of gravel to match the