FAQs
Frequently asked questions
We offer free estimates for landscape clean up and maintenance. We can offer online estimates for some jobs, most require an in person site visit to fully understand the property and project.
Our eco-friendly focus is directly tied to our landscape methods and practices. We aim to keep nature natural, practice proper trimming techniques, provide sustainable plant care, and cause no harm to living things. We also strive to reuse or recycle all possible items, such as rehoming plants and donating used pots. We use no herbicides, pesticides, artificial substances, or chemicals. Read more on our ABOUT page and see our Eco-Pledge!
No, we are an eco-friendly company and do not use any harmful chemicals.
We aren't certified arborists, but we do practice proper trimming techniques and can handle tree trimming for you. However, we can't manage very large trees that need climbing, ropes, or heavy machinery. We also don't diagnose or treat tree diseases, nor can we pin or tie large branches.
Yes, we can install plants for you. This includes trees, shrubs, & cacti. Large box trees may require equipment to transport and install the tree. Planting rates vary and are based on pot size.
Yes, we can repair irrigation that pertains to your landscaping. This includes valves, polylines, pvc lines, spagetti lines and emitters. We are not irrigation specialist and cannot install backflows or anything connected to the copper pipes/main plumbing of the house.
Yes, we are very skilled at manually removing stumps.
Yes, we can apply fertilizers for you. We use all-natural products tailored to your plants' needs. There are many organic brands available at nurseries, as well as other compost options.
We remove weeds manually, this includes using our hands and tools for removal. There are also other organic spray options for removal of tight to get to weeds and even mitigation of weeds that we employ. Such as salt vinegar spray, DG, compaction, and more.
Yes, we can haul away landscape debris for you. We take all waste to the green dump, so we can't mix loads or take any non-green items like feces, furniture, or construction debris.
Yes, whenever possible! We understand many people dislike noisy blowers. Electric & gas tools have their advantages and disadvantages. During high heat months it is unsafe for us use electric tools outdoors or to store them in our work vehicles due to the lithium ion batteries.
Unfortunately lithium batteries can combust from 110 degrees + called thermal runaway and cannot be put out with water! These fires are extremely dangerous for many reasons. While we enjoy some of the advantages of electric tools they aren't always practical for a landscape company that works all day in the sunny summer heat. As well they often can have low run times and even longer charging times (2-3 hours!). When possible we do use them, however please know that if we have to use gas tools it's for one of these reasons and is necessary to complete the job!
We are located in Tucson. We are locally owned and currently only offer services to the Tucson areas.
Not at this time. We do have office hours but no public location to visit.
We are available Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00pm.
No, we do not. Our business line is automatic and closes with our office hours. We will get back to you during our regular hours.
We currently don't offer landscape design services. Our focus is on maintaining and nurturing your existing landscape with eco-friendly methods.
No, we do not install artificial turf.
We can remove trees depending on their size and the situation. If you have storm damage or a tree has fallen over and can't be saved, we can help remove it. We will not remove trees for non-essential purposes, if possible we can transplant them. Tucson and our ecosystem really needs trees/shade, so many trees here take so long to grow and are necessary for our environment, removing them for a "view" is unethical to us.
We are not a licensed contractor. We do not need to be for the type of work we do. While it is important to have someone whose doing major work on your home to be licensed & bonded, it is not necessary for us to have one based on the scope of work we do. We do work with a variety of licensed contractors & can refer someone if needed.
We are always looking to add dedicated members to our team, check out our careers page or reach out to us directly. https://www.desertnurture.com/careers