Savory Sceneries
As an edible and sustainable landscape company, we work closely with our customers to fulfill their needs and desires, whether it be an organic vegetable garden or full-scale landscape. We also offer eco-friendly maintenance, without the use of harmful chemicals or pollution producing machinery, with a focus on the welfare of the community and the [...]
Tohono Chul Park
Recently chosen as one of the ten great botanical gardens in the world, this 49-acre oasis contains nature trails, art exhibits, demonstration gardens, museum shops, greenhouse, and a Tea Room. Tohono Chul Park: Celebrating 25 years of nature, art and culture.
One stop light west of intersection at Oracle and Ina Roads
7366 N. Paseo [...]
Save money by planting trees!
Courtesy of B.J Cordova-Tucson Clean and Beautiful
Through its signature Trees for Tucson program, Tucson Clean & Beautiful can provide up to two low-cost trees for homeowners within the Tucson Electric Power service area. Selection varies throughout the year, but commonly available varieties include mesquite, desert willow, willow acacia, sweet acacia, palo verde, ironwood, and much [...]
Sticks and Stones Wood, Metal and Stone Work
Kitchen Cabinets, Bathroom Cabinets and Furniture in Tucson, Arizona. Bamboo Cabinets, Eco-Friendly Remodeling, and Custom Furniture are our specialty. Our green building projects include Wall Treatments, Natural Stone Tile, Glass Tile, and much more. Matthew Williams, the owner and primary artisan, specializes in using environmentally friendly building materials.
520-882-4742 or visit their website:
www.sticksandstonesworks.com
Desert Green Design
The landscapes that we create use the natural patterns of the Sonoran Desert around us for inspiration. Working closely with clients, together we satisfy their needs with gardens that are regionally appropriate and environmentally sensitive. Services range from landscape consultation and conceptual development, landscape plans and construction documents, and construction coordination and supervision.
Jessie Byrd, MLA, [...]
Tucson Botanical Gardens
Tucson Botanical Gardens, designated as America’s Best Secret Garden by Reader’s Digest and an Arizona Treasure by Governor Napolitano, is an urban oasis in the heart of Tucson. Featuring a 5 ½ acre collection of 16 specialty gardens, the grounds represent a variety of gardening traditions and botanical themes. This beautiful oasis was originally the [...]
Get Water Smart!
WaterSmart workshops teach landscape water-conservation techniques. Free sessions at the Pima County Cooperative Extension, 4210 N. Campbell Ave., on Sept. 27 and Oct. 25 cover Hands-On Drip Irrigation 9 a.m.-noon, plus Irrigation Timers 1-3 p.m., and on Oct. 8 explore Principles of Xeriscape noon-2 p.m., and Harvesting Rainwater 9-11 a.m.
Reserve your spot by phoning 626-5161.
Visit [...]
Tucson Water
This months tips from Tucson Water
1. We don’t get much rain in the desert, but we can save water by using what nature provides. Harvesting rainwater can be as simple as putting depressions around your trees or building small mounds to direct the rain toward your plants instead of towards the street.
2. Did you know [...]
Landscaping the Water Smart Way!
Landscaping the Water Smart Way!
Want to learn more about landscaping in harmony with our Sonoran Desert surroundings? Tucson Water sponsors the WaterSmart program to provide you with the information you need to design and maintain a beautiful, water-efficient landscape that can save you water and money.
Organic Solutions for Home, Garden & Professional Agriculture
ARBICO
ARBICO produces & sells products for organic home gardeners and farms, including beneficial insects and organisms. We offer Fly Eliminators, Holistic Fly Guard, Milky Spore, Semaspore, beneficial nematodes, ladybugs & praying mantids. Find environmentally friendly fly and mosquito control, and OMRI-listed gardening products – pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, fertilizers – in our on-line store.
ARBICO
PO Box 8910
Tucson [...]
