2022-04-22 22:05
You don’t have to be a meteorologist to know that the heat is coming; we live in the desert it’s almost always hot here! But during the waning days of spring (can you believe tem… Read More
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2022-04-18 17:08
When spring rolls around, native Phoenicians are of two minds. The first is determined to stay outside as much as possible, attending art fairs, hiking in the Superstitions and playing in th… Read More
2022-03-24 17:01
Whether this is your first house and your first backyard or you have been around the block a few times and this is just the latest in a series of homes you have owned, there is always someth… Read More
2022-03-09 16:54
Always looming in the back of our minds is the thought that another summer is about to descend on us but even knowing the scorching days that are fast approaching cannot dim our delight over… Read More
2022-02-23 17:46
There are many advantages to living in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area, especially at this time of year. As your friends and family back home are being buried alive in the latest snowpocalypse… Read More
2022-02-10 22:37
So, how much time are you spending outside playing in this gorgeous Phoenix weather? If you are like most of us desert dwellers, chances are you stay outside as much as possible, reveling in… Read More
2022-01-21 17:58
If you have ever stepped out on your patio on a quietly cool evening during the winter months and caught a whiff of the most fragrant of blooms, chances are it is a fruit blossom you have sm… Read More
2022-01-11 17:22
When you live in the desert you take your outdoors time very seriously. The summer months are long and brutal, and except for walking to and from the cars to the house or office and hanging… Read More
2021-12-22 17:02
In the desert, we try not to think about the summer months, especially during the winter when the weather is so absolutely wonderful, but there is one time we at New Image Landscape and Pool… Read More
2021-12-13 19:02
You don’t need the calendar to tell you that our most favorite time of the year has arrived in Phoenix. Your windows can stay open at night, Christmas carols are playing on an endless… Read More
2021-11-17 23:04
We all want our yards to be an oasis that greets us with warmth, style, and charm as we drive home from work, and we need it to be a place that surrounds us with peace when we are puttering… Read More
2021-11-08 17:39
In other parts of the world, winter lawn is a concept that is not really understood, as they fight snow, sleet, and ice and their winter lawns are brown and hidden under a blanket of snow. I… Read More
2021-10-22 00:25
Desert landscapes tend to be a bit different than the ones many remember from their youth in the Midwest, as we try not to squander one of our most precious resources, water. Although you wi… Read More
2021-10-13 17:23
As opposed to other parts of the country, the Valley’s outdoor entertaining season has arrived and no one is more excited about this than we desert dwellers! Gone are the long, hot day… Read More
2021-09-24 23:51
As you continue your quest of turning your backyard into at home oasis, it is time to turn to the issue of adding a spa. You may wonder, for a moment, if one is necessary, as you debate whet… Read More
2021-09-10 16:36
As summer winds down and the fall months start to slowly bring the scorching temperatures down to a heat that we can handle, you may have finally reached the end of your rope. You have made… Read More
2021-08-26 17:17
When you look out into your backyard, what do your feel about what you see there? Are you excited about spending time out there? Do you imagine yourself relaxing in those comfortable chaise… Read More
2021-08-13 18:22
Our homes are our castles, and every castle deserves its own private oasis, a place we can go to celebrate the good times, contemplate our places in life, or simply relax and enjoy the sound… Read More
2021-07-30 16:56
Our homes truly are our castles, protecting us from bad forces, sheltering us from the elements, and making us feel better at the end of some very long days. Last year we spent more time tha… Read More
2021-07-15 18:55
There are a more than a few things we have to get used to when we first move to the Valley, and although the heat is definitely number one on the list, the aridity runs a close second. Every… Read More
2021-07-06 18:36
There are a few things you have to be prepared for when you move to the desert: one, it gets HOT in the summer; two, the sun is far brighter than it was in your midwestern home town; and thr… Read More
2021-06-16 17:36
If the pandemic taught us nothing else, we have learned how much we need entertainment in our lives. Stuck home month after month, working, learning, and making contact virtually was interes… Read More
2021-06-07 16:56
The simple pleasures in life often become our favorite memories later in life. Playing board games with the family, everyone gathered around a table that may no longer be fresh and pristine… Read More
2021-05-22 00:27
Living in the desert, especially in the summer, has taught us more than a few life lessons. Electric bills are outrageously high, pools make the heat bearable, and how shade, precious shade… Read More
2021-05-10 18:27
As you might expect, we are excited about all the modern options you can add to your pool today. What was once basically nothing more than a rectangular hole in the ground filled with water… Read More
2021-04-26 22:19
It doesn’t matter if you live in a mansion or just want to get the most out of your backyard, a swimming pool is one of the best features you can put into your home. However, after a w… Read More
2021-04-15 17:31
As temperatures rise nearly to 100 degrees, you may be beginning to realize that your dreams of backyard barbecues enjoyed with family may have to wait another year to be realized. Summer co… Read More
2021-03-25 17:10
The weather may not quite show how close we are coming to summer, but you know it is not far off as the sun stays up longer, the mornings begin to warm up before noon, and the walk from your… Read More
2021-03-15 18:52
To be perfectly honest, the seasons don’t change all that much in the desert, and in many ways the months just past in a blur of summer, early summer, late summer, what in the world we… Read More
2021-03-15 18:15
As you drive through many of the neighborhoods in the Valley of the Sun, you often find yard after yard filled with lush green grass, making it difficult to believe you are actually in the d… Read More
2021-02-22 22:58
Whether you are ready for it or not, spring is just around the corner, and we desert dwellers tend to have a love/hate relationship with the season. We love the warmer days, but we also know… Read More
2021-02-03 17:47
In many areas of the country, the winter months offer a respite from the gardening chores that take up so much of our time in summer, spring, and fall, and as the snow falls gently to the gr… Read More
2021-01-19 17:23
If you have recently moved here from less hot and dry places, you may be thinking that your gardening days are over—especially if you have only experienced summer in the desert! It can… Read More
2021-01-04 20:22
Do you remember your first glimpse of a desert landscape when you first moved to the valley? Chances are, if not done right, you might have set there for a minute or two feeling the disappoi… Read More
2020-12-28 16:59
Yes, we live in a desert, and yes we know that desert living does not include a lot of rain, but this year has definitely been drier than most! In our household, we can only remember one goo… Read More
2020-12-09 18:47
As the end of the year approaches, this is the time in which we spend a majority of our minutes outside enjoying the beauty of the season, even if this year has been far hotter than previous… Read More
2020-12-09 17:58
The magic of an Arizona winter always seems to take us by surprise. One day we are wilting in the heat, barely daring to leave the comfort of our air conditioned homes, and then the next day… Read More
2020-11-12 21:16
If you are experiencing an Arizona winter for the first time, we at New Image Landscape and Pools would like to welcome you to the desert! Arizona winters in the Valley of the Sun are a rewa… Read More
2020-11-03 23:24
You do not have to look at a calendar to know that winter is nearly here. The days are growing shorter, the temperatures have dropped from sizzling to merely warm, and your pool water is hea… Read More
2020-10-23 22:00
Newcomers to the desert may think there is something a little backwards about our announcement, as most places in the nation look at summer as barbecue season, but anyone who has spent more… Read More
2020-10-13 19:47
There was once a time in which convenience ruled over all else. Carpeted floors, frozen dinners, and dried herbs were a necessity of life, as they were quick, easy, and comfortable. But as t… Read More
2020-09-30 17:19
For a large portion of the year, desert living involves dealing with the scorching ball of fire that beats down on our heads for many hours of every day. Causing high electric bills as we st… Read More
2020-09-14 21:26
It may not feel like it when you walk out the door, but fall is just a few short weeks away. And even though there may not be that much difference in temperatures, the humidity levels drop a… Read More
2020-08-31 23:50
Living in the desert is an experience that doesn’t appeal to everyone, but we couldn’t imagine living anywhere else! Offering sunrises and sunsets that never fail to take our bre… Read More
2020-08-18 20:47
As beautifully lush as a yard covered in green grass and beds of flowers can be, we do live in the desert, and this type of yard could be considered an irresponsible waste of our most precio… Read More
2020-07-28 21:33
We hate to be the bearers of bad news, but if you haven’t stepped outside lately, you may not have realized that summer has arrived in full force! Temperatures are expected to rise up… Read More
2020-07-14 01:56
You don’t need to look at your calendar to determine that yes, summer has arrived in the desert and boy is it HOT! It doesn’t matter if it’s a dry heat either, no matter wh… Read More
2020-06-20 00:03
The average pool has come a long way since it’s invention all the way back in 2600 B.C.E. and even further since they became popular with homeowners in the mid-19th century. From its b… Read More
2020-06-19 17:52
For those of you who rely on calendars to inform you of the changing of the seasons, you may be a little surprised when you step outside your Phoenix abode and are hit in the face by extreme… Read More
2020-06-03 18:12
We live differently in the desert than in other parts of the world. We hibernate during the summer, staying inside as much as possible, and spend our winter months playing outside and sleepi… Read More
2020-05-28 20:47
As we experience uncertain times in a world that has drastically changed, we are definitely getting a lot more done at home. Shelves are organized, refrigerators are clean, and now it’… Read More
2020-05-21 18:38
With all the changes that have gone on in the world lately, it should be comforting noticing the things that never change, except, of course, if you’re talking about summer weather! Ev… Read More
2020-04-23 19:52
Not every yard can grace the cover of our favorite home and garden magazine, but we would all love to have an outdoor space that others would consider cover-worthy. As you stare out onto the… Read More
2020-04-10 19:44
Planning a pool is one of the greater joys in life, even if you are just going for the basic options, because you know that at the end of construction, your ordinary backyard will turn into… Read More
2020-04-06 07:26
If you’re not from Arizona originally, you may have been surprised by the prevalence of palm trees and fruit trees that dot our landscape, thinking as most people do that both belong i… Read More
2020-03-10 18:54
When you notice that you are no longer driving to and from work under the cloak of darkness, it quickly becomes apparent that winter in Arizona (such as it is) is ending and spring is quietl… Read More
2020-03-09 19:11
There are so many imaginative and creative ways to design a landscape, but sometimes it’s the simplest designs that can create the largest impact. A desert landscape, a garden of wildf… Read More
2020-02-20 21:20
Even the best of yards can appear to be outdated and lackluster after a time. What is popular today doesn’t always stand the test of time! Of course, there’s something to be said… Read More
2020-02-20 18:48
There are many things in life that only improve with practice: driving, cooking, and although it looks easy, gardening. A beautiful garden is a sight to behold, overflowing with beautiful fl… Read More
2020-02-11 21:52
There once was a time when the goal of every homeowner was to have a yard that looked like every other yard on the block. Standing out in a sea of sameness was not a desired attribute, and t… Read More
2020-01-31 18:54
There are a lot of pluses to living in the desert, from warm weather in the winter to sunny days nearly year-round, but there also can be some difficulties. That warm weather in the winter i… Read More
2020-01-29 18:21
Winter in Arizona can be the most beautiful time of the year, with the sun shining brightly and the daytime temperatures hovering in the high 60s, low 70s, or it can be a never-ending succes… Read More
2020-01-28 00:09
Desert life is unique on many levels, enduring scorching hot summers, raging haboobs, and temperature drops of 30 degrees or more from day to night. We’re a hardy bunch, and the landsc… Read More
2020-01-21 19:10
Recent transplants to the Valley of the Sun may be surprised to discover that all Arizona landscapes are not comprised of cactus and desert sand. Many yards offer lush and verdant landscapes… Read More
2020-01-20 22:46
This time of year, when the mercury drops and the rain starts falling, we tend to forget all about the broiling days of summer. Call it our brain’s way of protecting us to ensure that… Read More
2020-01-07 23:35
New year, new decade, new Arizona yard? As 2020 begins, you may find yourself wanting everything in your life to be as shiny and new as the year, and yes, that includes the landscape of your… Read More
2019-12-24 20:54
When you live in the desert, chances are you aren’t considering whether or not the home drainage system in your home is doing what it is supposed to be doing. We worry about sun damage… Read More
2019-12-19 22:34
We don’t have to tell you that the sun is bright; one step outside your door or car announces that simple fact rather loudly! In the summer, the sun provides a heat that can make outdo… Read More
2019-12-16 23:59
If you lived in the Midwest, the idea of a winter barbecue might cause your eyes to bug out in disbelief, but we Phoenicians know winter is the perfect time for pretty much everything outdoo… Read More
2019-12-12 00:02
The real world outside the boundaries of your home and yard can be a cruel and tough one, making it that much more important that we create sanctuaries to come back to at the end of each day… Read More
2019-12-03 20:40
As winter grows near, living in Arizona means we don’t have to settle for a barren and desolate landscape; this is the time when our yards can bloom with the most beautiful of flowers!… Read More
2019-11-20 23:26
Living in the Phoenix area comes with many perks. Offering a beautiful landscape, friendly people, and weather that lets us enjoy our pools almost year-round, there’s no place we would… Read More
2019-11-06 17:40
There are many great things about living in the Phoenix area: wonderful weather, swimming seasons that last far longer than most other places, and, if you own a pool, not a lot of maintenanc… Read More
2019-11-01 23:16
As the days grow shorter and the temperatures drop, just a little, the calendar tells us that even though it doesn’t feel very much like fall, that season has arrived and now is the pe… Read More
2019-10-22 18:46
It’s been a long haul, but after months of spending your weekends working on your yard, it is no longer the barren and sterile space you feel the need to ignore as much as possible; to… Read More
2019-10-22 15:01
As the new millennium picks up speed, yard design options are changing equally rapidly. Just a couple of decades ago the smartest thing in our backyards were the families and pets that lived… Read More
2019-10-16 18:53
Although our winters are short and nowhere near as cold as the ones up north or back east, once the sun sets it can get more than a little chilly! We learned early on to dress in layers, and… Read More
2019-10-11 17:36
As the temperatures drop and the leaves turn to their brilliant fall colors, we in Arizona grab our warm sweaters and sigh a deep breath of relief that the end of summer has arrived—oh… Read More
2019-10-08 18:20
When it comes to landscaping an idyllic backyard or lawn, a little water goes a long way. The experts at New Image Landscape and Pools are professionally trained to see beyond the basics and… Read More
2019-09-25 17:16
One of the best parts of living in the desert is being able to swim in the pool for up to 90% of the year when the pool is heated or at the very least 75% of the year if its not! Walking out… Read More
2019-09-16 17:23
Gardening in the desert is a unique experience. We all long for the grassy yards and flowery gardens of our midwestern upbringing, but water issues may seem to bring an abrupt halt to the id… Read More
2019-09-10 16:23
There was once a time when pool variances were rare. Homeowners were able to pick from a small selection of chlorine pool styles and then would pay an arm and a leg, wait months for it to be… Read More
2019-08-29 18:58
Arizona fall gardening can be substantially different than that of other states for many reasons, but perhaps the most important one is the heat. It just doesn’t start getting cool unt… Read More
2019-08-21 23:28
There are more than a few facts that first time residents or visitors do not realize about our state, but the one that seems to surprise them the most is learning that, yes, it DOES get cold… Read More
2019-08-20 17:10
If we were to tell you that Halloween is less than 100 days away, would you be shocked? We get it, the weather outside is hot and horrid, not icy and cold, which makes it difficult to think… Read More
2019-08-07 17:28
While we might be suffering through the hot Arizona summer temperatures, it is never too early to start planning for fall. Bring out the best colors in your landscaping by adding some incred… Read More
2019-07-31 18:28
If you have spent any time at all in Arizona, one of the first things you may have noticed, aside from the heat, is the size of the backyards in many neighborhoods. Land is valuable and deve… Read More
2019-07-23 20:31
As summer arrives in the valley, the hot days stretch out long and seemingly unending before you. You try to fill the hours with trips up to the cool country, afternoons at the movies, or vi… Read More
2019-07-11 23:24
If you have spent more than five minutes outside during the summer in the valley, you understand exactly how important shade is to your health and wellbeing! That sun is bright, hot, and rel… Read More
2019-07-10 19:08
Whether you have just purchased a home with a pre-existing pool or you have just completed the building process of your brand new one, the number one fear most pool owners have is how to kee… Read More
2019-06-26 23:39
Our homes and the yards attached to them are our little kingdoms. They are the places we retreat to at the end of the day, where family and friends gather to celebrate the good occasions and… Read More
2019-06-26 21:31
Everyone has their own idea of what their dream house looks like, and while the homes may vary widely, the general consensus is that colorful flowers and bushes make the dream come true! We… Read More
2019-06-13 18:35
For those that read The Secret Garden as a child, the magic and mystery of that special place have probably lingered, inciting readers to attempt cultivating a secret garden in their own bac… Read More
2019-06-11 20:17
Remember the days when very few people had pools in their backyard, and those that did had to stick to two basic designs? With very few exceptions (Liberace’s piano shaped pool, for on… Read More
2019-05-30 23:42
Even though the calendar may say it is still spring, we seasoned desert veterans just have to step outside to know that summer has arrived. Temperatures are rising over 100 degrees, our deod… Read More
2019-05-30 18:59
For years you’ve been known as the undisputed King of Backyard Barbecues, and for very good reasons: Your lawn is immaculate, your pool is sparkling, and let’s face it, no one ru… Read More
2019-05-09 22:51
Whether you have just moved to the desert for the first time in your life or have lived here your entire life and have always dreamed of the kind of yard and garden you see accompanying home… Read More
2019-05-08 19:06
Being a resident of the Phoenix, Arizona area, you have probably heard various ideas on how to design your front and backyard landscapes on a budget. The desert terrain can be difficult on c… Read More
2019-05-08 18:22
In case you haven’t noticed simply by stepping outside and feeling the sun scorching your skin, the summer heat has begun and our days of hiking, biking, and enjoying al fresco dinners… Read More
2019-05-08 17:33
Summers are meant to be spent outside as much time as possible, enjoying the cool shade and drinking our favorite beverages while watching our children horseplay in the green grass, but when… Read More
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