Welcome back to the MountainScapers blog! Last time, we provided two pretty compelling reasons why you should have an irrigation system installed in your landscaping or garden. But the benefits of this clever move take up more space than one blog could account for, so here we’ve collected a few more reasons why you should…
Read MoreOften, when we mention irrigation systems for your landscaping, people immediately jump to the large systems used for farms and major gardens. But in reality, any home with landscaping can benefit from an irrigation system. They’re vital for maintaining a healthy and lush garden here in the desert biome of Flagstaff. With a properly installed…
Read MoreAt MountainScapers Landscape Architecture, we offer a variety of services, and adding fire features is definitely one of the most popular. While there are various types of fire features you can add to your outdoor area, we believe firepits have a certain something special. If you’re not yet sold on having a fire pit, here…
Read MoreHow You Can Reduce Your Risk It’s fire season: that time of year when it’s critical that we take all precautionary steps to keep our homes and communities safe. Fire-wise landscaping can be both beautiful and reduce the potential for wildfires. The Flagstaff Fire Department has additional resources for information but here is a brief synopsis of their…
Read MoreIt’s time to clean up the yard for summer – What should we do with all these pine needles? Landscaping in Flagstaff always presents its fair share of challenges, regardless of the time of year. When pine trees are a part of your landscape design, they make for some recurring issues for homeowners and landscapers…
Read MoreTurning your Flagstaff Landscape into a Lush, Nurturing One Spring is here and if you are planning on a vegetable garden this season – now is the time to start! Turn that black thumb in to a green one… Type/Timing: Our short growing season in Flagstaff makes “cool season vegetables” the easiest to grow (spinach, ALL…
Read MoreAdding Inviting Warmth through Landscaping and Fire Features According to the American Society of Landscape Architects, fire features, such as pits and fireplaces, are the number-one-requested design feature today. The climate in Flagstaff is perfect for enjoying a fire pit for many months of the year. They add ambiance to a cool evening, and provide a great…
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