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January 6th, 2015
I hate winter. I’m a ‘Desert Rat’ and I love the heat and hate the cold. Many of the plants in my garden are also ‘Desert Rats’. A few hours of temperatures below freezing can cause more stress and damage than a whole summer of 100 degrees plus. When temperatures are predicated to fall below…
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December 2nd, 2014
On Saturday, November 22, 2014, the Arizona Landscape Contractors Association held its 38th annual Excellence in Landscaping Awards Program and Banquet at Loew’s Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson. This program recognizes member companies who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to designing, installing and maintaining beautiful and sustainable landscapes in Arizona. Projects are submitted by member companies,…
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October 25th, 2012
A beautiful example of a Sonoran Gardens new construction installation: All masonry, iron work including gates, fences and trellises, brick paving, plantings, and pots by Sonoran Gardens! Sonoran Gardens Landscape Design, Construction and Custom Care Landscape Maintenance in Tucson, Arizona, was established in 1996 by Chris Niccum. Chris has a Bachelor’s degree in Ornamental Horticulture…
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October 1st, 2012
It’s a great time for a landscape spruce up! Summer’s heat is beginning to subside, and plants are awakening from their summer dormancy. They want to grow and bloom! Replace those plants that may have been burned over the last couple months. These cooler evenings mean great weather for outdoor living. So, liven your landscape…
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September 5th, 2012
The Many Climates of Arizona by Sonoran Gardens Landscape Design & Construction Arizona has a reputation. Ask anyone that has never been here to describe what they think of when they think of Arizona and you will inevitably hear: hot, dry, barren. The reality is that Arizona has an extremely diverse climate that allows for…
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August 3rd, 2012
Sonoran Gardens is excited to welcome The Contained Gardener into our family! https://sonorangardensinc.com/about-contained-gardener-tucson Stayed tuned for our newsletter next week for all the details!
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July 20th, 2012
For years, Sonoran Gardens Landscape Design & Construction has been receiving questions about LED landscape lighting. Our response has always been that the technology wasn’t quite there yet. Outdoor lighting should provide soft and subtle highlights not a florescent impersonation of a UFO landing in your front yard. I always say that landscape lighting is…
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July 6th, 2012
In honor of the Fourth of July and summertime, I have decided to blog about one of America’s favorite pastimes – BBQ! There are few things that bring to mind “American summertime” like grilling. You can kick these celebrations (or regular dinners) up a notch with an outdoor kitchen. In Southern Arizona, outdoor kitchens are…
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June 29th, 2012
This beautiful custom fountain was recently installed at a project in Tucson, Arizona. The fountain is hand carved and each tile was individually handpainted. I love seeing special features like this evolve from our designer’s visions! To learn more about a custom fountain for your home or office please call Sonoran Gardens Landscape & Design…
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June 25th, 2012
Sonoran Gardens in Tucson, Arizona, was featured in the Arizona Daily Star’s Father’s Day article about father/son business partners. Here’s a snipet of the article, with the full link below. Sonoran Gardens residential landscape design • FATHER-SON: Chris and Matt Niccum • YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1996 • QUOTE: “We really not only respect each other and…
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