4 Money-Saving Landscaping Tips

As leaders in the landscaping industry, we have noticed trends and patterns that will lend you helpful, money-saving opportunities. When our customers begin the process of remolding their yard or looking at different avenues to increase the value of their home, they are coming to us with no previous experience. Most of our customers seek out answers and direction from our team of professional landscapers.  We want to make sure we provide you with helpful tips, but also with money-saving ideas. Here are the trends that we've seen to be effective:

Plan before you buy. Taking preemptive measures, by planning ahead, is one of the most common ways our customers get into a bind. Spending time, upfront, helps you decide what design, functionality, and purpose for your landscaping design. Knowing exactly what you need and where you're going to put it helps avoid wasting money. Of course, if you are unsure about the best route to take, we can you our educated advice. 

Decide how much design you want. It may seem like it would be less maintenance and less money to remove your grass and install rocks, but it's no bargain if you find the result so unappealing that you don't use it. Allowing us the opportunity to design to create a space that you can utilize will help you feel like your money is well spent.  

Don't assume cheaper is always better. It can be very tempting to go with a deal that is cheap and seems to be what you're looking for. We have seen some of our customers purchase items that are marketed to withstand weather and time, but end up falling apart or wearing out quickly. Going with the cheapest deal may cause you to spend more money in the long run. A landscape design, using "cheap" materials, will eventually force you to invest into new and upgraded products. 

Talk to a pro. Consult us! We, at Stark Contrast Landscaping, is concerned with your financial state. One of our goals is to make sure we stay within a budget you are comfortable with, while still providing you with a beautiful space in your yard. 


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Spring Planting | Phoenix Landscaping

Planting Arizona Spring Flowers & Plants 

Spring is the time of year when the sun is warm, the breeze is cool, and the steady hum of lawnmowers once again fills the air. Spring is upon us and it is a great time to plant! Look at your landscape and see if it can use a pop of color to brighten up your yard. It may be time to add a few new "faces" to your yard. Our landscaping specialists can determine the amount and type of plants that should be planted based on the amount of sunlight it receives. We know how to select the best Arizona plants and flowers to bring your home beauty and practicality.

Taking all the small details into consideration (ex. Sunlight, water, and seasons) will help your plants last longer, allowing you to get the most "bang for your buck!" Flowers can be a great addition for the short term but by selecting specimens that have interesting color or texture in their foliage also you will have a more lasting visual effect in your landscaping.  Stark Contrast Landscaping would love the opportunity to look at your yard and give you a quote.  Once we discuss exactly what you envision for your landscaping, we can give you our professional opinion on what will work best for your home and family.

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Scalping Your Winter Rye

Some people that move to the Valley of the Sun don't believe that lawns actually exist. Let us put your mind at ease, "Yes, even us desert-goers have lawns!" It just takes intentional care and knowledge about how to best manage your winter and summer lawns. 

Since winter has came and went, we want to insure you have a good over-seed for the summer.  We will need to eliminate the competition of your winter lawn and reduce the thatch that has accumulated over the winter. We get many questions about the right time to scalp the winter rye in order to get a lush summer lawn. We have an answer! When it consistently his 60% in the evening, we would like to shut off the timer on your water box. We do this in order to dry out your lawn. Once we turn off the water and dry out your lawn, we can continue the preparation for the scalping and over-seeding process. We want the seeds to reach the soil, or all the over-seeding efforts will be ineffective.  That means, you need your lawn specifically cut/scalped in order for the seeds to be put to use. If it is done right, you will have a healthy and rich summer grass! 

We, as landscape specialists, know that it is important to not only know how to dry out and cut the winter rye, but to also understand the type of seed we purchase and plant in your yard. We find what works best with the Arizona desert climate. We choose the better quality seed in order to create the most affective summer lawn. Something lush and beautiful, but more importantly, something usable. 

Stark Contrast Landscaping can help you grow a lawn that is functional for your family and friends to use. We can cut your winter rye, over-seed and maintain your residential or commercial landscaping. For more information on our affordable pricing, please contact us today. 
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Seasonal Tree Fertilization

Fertilizing Your Trees | Stark Contrast Landscaping, LLC

The tree fertilizing season is upon us! 

We want to keep you informed with seasonal tips on how to keep your yard looking beautiful, while also keeping your plants and trees healthy. Before we, Stark Contrast Landscaping, come out to fertilize your trees, it is important that you remove the preexisting fruit. Any "older" fruit on the tree, that you want to keep, needs to be removed. Once we fertilize the tree, all the nutrients need to go to the new growth/fruit. 

Fertilizing season applies to all tree types - Citrus, Elm, Ash and any other trees in your yard. By fertilizing, your trees will look lush year round and, in turn, produce better tasting fruit. 

If you have any other questions on how to take care of your trees or if you are looking for us to maintain your residential or commercial property, please contact us: {480} 277-1993

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Landscape Lighting in Phoenix Arizona

Professionally Light Your Landscape 

 

People are usually wary about paying for home improvement projects that they don't know much about. Understandably so! There is no exception when it comes to a professionally installed landscape lighting system. Our hope is to educate you today on the benefits of professionally installed lighting fixtures. 

 

The Low Down On Landscape Lighting

In the daytime, your homes landscaping design can be seen clearly. Unfortunately, this is not the case at night. Without the properly installed lighting system, your home will lack curb appeal. Your home will, inevitably, blend into the dark, making it hard for visitors to find your house. Stark Contrast Landscaping, LLC desires to create an inviting atmosphere that radiates warmth and beauty. 

Landscape lighting is a fast growing segment of the lighting industry, and we have found that it has increased the value of homes in the Phoenix, Gilbert, Glendale, Chandler and Scottsdale Area. As professional landscapers and lighting experts, we put our effort into drawing peoples focus towards the flowers, trees and walkways that are installed in your home. One essential aspects to lighting your landscape is by providing a well lit path that leads to your front door. This keeps your family and guests safe while providing a powerful first impression. We install and position lighting features in order to bring depth and texture to your landscaping design. It helps by elongating your trees, while boosting the vibrant colors of your plants and flowers.

Increase the beauty and practicality of your home by contacting us about installing a professionally designed lighting system. For any further questions on landscape maintenance, paver installations or other general landscaping questions, please contact today: 

Stark Contrast Landscaping, LLC 

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Sprinkler System Design And Irrigation Systems

As we discussed last week, there are several different components that go into making a beautiful landscape design. There is no exception when it comes to the care and upkeep of your yard. One of the "make it or break it" aspects of your yard is your sprinkler system design and your irrigation system. These two maintenance techniques are designed to save you on time, money and on manual labor.

Our main concern with installing a sprinkler and irrigation system, is creating a design that will cut water costs and reduce the amount of required maintenance efforts. It is no secret that adequetly watering your plants, grass and garden will keep your yard looking vibrant and healthy. Just because your yard may need water, doesn't mean you have to compromise on efficiency. We are aware that there are several DIY drip kits that are sold at most home improvement stores. They come in different sizes - small enough to install in a planter and large enough to cover the span of your garden. While this may seem like an easy and cheaper route to take - you may be missing out on the  benefits that come with having a trained professional install your irrigation and sprinkler system.

At Stark Contrast Landscaping, we have a team of educated professionals who understand how to properly install irrigation and sprinklers. We set timers for the optimal use of your water system. We take into consideration the plants and grass we are taking care of as well as the season and weather climate. Trust an authority figure in the landscaping business - don't waste your time or your money.


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Arizona Landscape Designers

Landscape designing has come of age. We, at Stark Contrast Landscaping, have encountered several customers that desire to blend natural beauty with the comfort of homely charm, through their landscaping. While having a well groomed yard has even become mandatory in some residential and commercial properties, we don't want to miss out on the key point of landscaping design. Creativity! Creativity is what sets a landscaping design apart from the rest. As a professional landscape design company, we always ensure that the site specifications and project compatibility are kept in mind before offering a design to our customer. Landscaping is an art, made up of, but are not limited to color, line, form, texture and scale. I think we can all agree that a beautiful landscape design is truly eye-catching when it is unique. Once you enter the landscaping zone, you must feel as if you are amongst nature. We focus on adding the plants, trees, gravel, flowers and fixtures that will withstand in the Arizona weather. So not only is it beautiful, your landscape design will last!

Our goal is to design and create a space that incorporates your vision and style while increasing the value of your home. If you are looking for a creative Arizona landscape designer, look no further! Contact us today to receive a quote for your home or commercial property:

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