– Scottsdale Saguaro Humor – If you have ever driven up the Scottsdale scenic corridor in North Scottsdale, you have likely seen the markers that indicate what type of plant or tree you are seeing. These markers are a wonderful way to familiarize yourself with the local desert plants. As we were coming down Scottsdale […]
Scottsdale cacti
Scottsdale AZ Animals: Javelinas at Work
– Javelinas versus a Prickly Pear Cactus near Scottsdale AZ – Have you ever been out walking or driving around and you see a neighborhood prickly pear cactus that looks like it went a few rounds with a shark? What was one a proud cactus now has big chunks missing, or even better, has been […]
What is Desert Landscaping in a Scottsdale AZ Home Listing?
– Desert Landscaping – When you are looking at home listings in the Scottsdale area you will often see the description “Desert Landscaping.” What exactly does that mean? Scottsdale is typically desert terrain complete with saguaros, other forms of cactus and a number of distinctive trees and bushes. Homes are built upon parcels of land […]