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This year’s monsoons have devastated the valley with harsh winds and copious rains. Due to the excessive heat this summer and the 100 plus days with no recordable moisture this year, the desert trees fall dormant and stress, which causes their root structures to stretch to the surface to receive as much hydration as possible. […]

White grubs are making their presence in lawns across the valley causing gradual thinning and weakening of turf-grass. White grubs are the larval stage of scarab beetles (aka June beetles, dung beetles, and masked chafers). Arizona has many different species of scarab beetles and most of which do not cause any damage, however, there are […]

One of our country’s most famous landmarks was formed from consistent water erosion – The Grand Canyon. Although this type of soil erosion has created one of the most spectacular American landforms, when it comes to our backyards or community common areas, there’s a different story. Water erosion in our communities can become not only […]

Now that the temperatures have consistently been above 65 degrees in the evenings, it is time to start phasing out the Winter Ryegrass in your community and re-vitalizing your Bermudagrass. Here in the Arizona desert, our climate calls for two different grass species; Bermudagrass in the summer and Ryegrass in the winter (should you choose […]

As our trees start coming out of winter dormancy, landscaping crews are gearing up for spring tree trimming season. During this time of year, it is a best practice to start reducing the tree canopies to help prevent storm breakage during the summer monsoons in July and August. By alleviating some of the end weight […]

Properties around the valley are currently experiencing a heavy infestation of Aphids on their plants and trees in their communities. Aphids are a small soft-bodied insect that can vary in size and color. They act as a plant parasite, sucking the nutritious sap from flowers, leaves, stems, and sometimes even roots, robbing the plant of […]