AMS Landscaping

Tree care tip 🌳 Avoid damaging trunks when edging in turf areas—string trimmers can slowly kill trees by damaging the bark, so use tree guards or create a grass-free “ring” around the base to protect them.

Coyote prevention tip 💡 Keep shrubs trimmed and cleared underneath to reduce hiding spots for rodents, and consider fence toppers like coyote rollers to help discourage climbing into your yard.

Skip the grass 🌵 Desert-adapted plants like agave, cactus, and succulents thrive here with zero maintenance, zero water, and all year color. You don’t need turf to have a beautiful yard in Arizona.

Here is #4 out of 4 tips for hiring a quality landscaper 🌿 Always get a clear written agreement so you know exactly what services are included, what you’re paying for, and that you’re not locked into anything if the service isn’t meeting expectations.

Here are the biggest landscape myths in Phoenix 🌵 Myth #1: turf will look like California or the Midwest — in reality, Bermuda grass struggles here without heavy maintenance, which is why even major stadiums switch to artificial turf.

This isn’t dead grass 🌱 it’s winter rye dying out while Bermuda takes over. It will fill in naturally, or you can speed it up with light dethatching or raking.

Here is #3 out of 4 tips for hiring a quality landscaper 🌿 Make sure they are responsive and actually answer their phone or return calls quickly. Good communication means your questions get answered, issues get handled, and your property is properly taken care of.

Longer video this time 🌱 we’re going step-by-step through how to program your Irritrol Rain Dial controller — setting programs, adjusting run times, selecting watering days, and dialing in start times for efficient irrigation and less runoff.