Tempe Landscaping FAQ

Yes, for both homes and commercial properties. Residential maintenance is usually weekly, biweekly or monthly. Commercial maintenance for HOAs, offices, retail and apartment communities is scheduled to a written scope of work.

It depends on the size of the yard, how much grass and old material has to come out, and what goes in: plants, rock, turf, pavers, irrigation and lighting. You get a written estimate with each part of the job listed after we walk the yard.

Yes. The City of Tempe's grass removal rebate pays $0.50 per square foot, up to $2,000 per single-family home per fiscal year, with pre-approval required before the grass is removed. Rebate amounts and rules can change, so confirm the current terms with the City before work starts.

Fall is usually the best season to plant most desert trees and shrubs because roots can establish before the summer heat. Spring works too. New plants installed in summer need extra care and water.

Yes. New plantings get drip irrigation sized to each plant, connected to a controller, so trees and shrubs get deep, slow water instead of daily surface spraying.

We work across the City of Tempe, including Downtown Tempe, Maple-Ash, The Lakes, the Kiwanis Park area, Warner Ranch and South Tempe.

Yes. We maintain HOA common areas, office buildings, retail centers and apartment communities on a written scope of work with one point of contact.

Most desert yards do well on a biweekly or monthly schedule. Yards with grass usually need weekly visits in the growing season.

Tempe's desert plant rebate is up to $75 per fiscal year, or up to $125 combined with a grass removal rebate, and requires a qualifying workshop within 90 days of the plant receipt. Rebate amounts and rules can change, so confirm the current terms with the City before work starts.

Yes. Grass and roots are removed or treated so they do not grow back through the new rock or turf.

Often, yes. We repair leaks and valves and convert beds from spray to drip where it makes sense.

Crushed granite in small pieces that packs down into a firm, natural-looking ground cover. It comes in several colors and is common in Tempe yards.