Lawn Care & Grass

Dreaming of a lush green lawn that doesn’t require a constant stream of water? With the right drought tolerant grass and a good sprinkler system, you can achieve a beautiful and sustainable landscape in the Phoenix area. This guide will explore the best grass types for Arizona, helping you make an informed choice that saves […]

If you have just moved here or if you have lived in the Phoenix area for generations, you still may be uncertain about the best Arizona grass for our climate. So let’s talk grass types Arizona homeowners should consider — and some they should stay away from. Arizona’s climate makes demands on our lawns in

Many of the grasses we use for our lawns today were developed by turf departments on college campuses. In an article by the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, discussing vegetative Bermuda grasses for Arizona lawns, they note that Santa Ana was developed by the University of California in the 1970’s. Santa Ana is one of

When driving by your neighbor’s house each fall, you notice that their lawn looks amazing and yours doesn’t. What is their secret? It’s planting grass seed in the fall on their existing lawn. Turns out it’s not that much of a secret. The University of Arizona Extension Service has many recommendations on how to keep

When Should You Plant Grass in Arizona? As with most plants, grass needs to get planted at the correct time of the year to grow its best. Arizona’s weather varies significantly from one area to another, so you’ll need to understand the climate in your area before deciding on which variety of grass seeds to

While our job at Sprinkler Doctors is to make sure the right irrigation system produces the best amount of water for your plantings, we do notice a few things about yards. There are some common grasses in Arizona that appear to do better than others. One thing’s for sure, a well-designed, well-maintained irrigation system will

Patchy lawns are a frustrating, embarrassing eyesore that can be difficult to wrangle with. It can seem like no matter what you do, your grass won’t fill in or stay green. Sprinkler Doctors is here to help diagnose your patchy problem and recommend a cure. Whether your soil needs some TLC or a sprinkler system