In the Arizona desert, life is very different than it is in most other parts of the country. Businesses in Arizona have to deal with monsoons, wide varieties of pests and scorching heat that can be a challenge to any landscaping arrangement. That is why professional organizations such as Sexton Landscaping rely on rock features for all of their commercial arrangements.

Why Rock?

Rock is one of the most versatile landscaping elements a company can use, and its durability comes in handy in the desert. With the right type of rock, a professional organization such as Sexton Landscaping can create a colorful and interesting display for a commercial business that will withstand the scorching heat of the desert, and also stand defiant against the annual monsoons.

There are different types of rocks that are used in commercial landscaping in AZ, and all of them help to add color to any presentation. River rock and screened rock come in a wide variety of colors and sizes, and they can add more color to a landscape than most types of ground cover. Rock can also be used to protect other landscape elements from the weather and act as a barrier against the sun.

If you want a small pond installed in front of your commercial business, then lining the shores with rock will preserve the look of your pond for many years to come. Rock is also easy for a professional organization such as Sexton Landscaping to work with and get the exact results customers are looking for.

Your commercial landscaping is there to enhance the look of your business and attract potential clients as they pass by. With the right kind of rock arrangements, your business landscaping will stand out and help to make your business appealing to consumers.

Rock Formations

Aside from its durability and versatility, rock can also be used to create landscaping designs that are unique and appealing. Rock formation fountains, tables and artistic displays enhance any commercial landscaping display and can withstand the challenges of the Arizona desert.

Rock formations also allow landscapers in Phoenix to install elements such as lights and sprinkler heads in ways that are not easily seen to the public. When the lights are turned on at night, they add a whole new level to the beauty of a display. The ability to hide sprinkler heads within a landscaping display allows the plants and other parts of the display to stand out that much more.

Types of Rocks

Professional landscapers such as Sexton Landscaping use a variety of rocks to complete their commercial landscaping displays. These different types of rocks offer a variety of design options, and they provide commercial customers with plenty of ways to enhance their businesses.

River Rock

River rock comes in a variety of colors and is rounded because of years of being bounced around inside river waters. This type of rock also tends to offer some very unique patterns and designs to help add character to any landscaping display. River rock is often using conjunction with concrete to create a colorful walkway or fountain area.

Screened Rock

Screened rock gets its name from the way in which it is produced and packaged. Screened rock looks like gravel, but it is not as sharp as gravel. Screens are used to separate the different sized stones, and then each size is grouped together to give a unified effect. Screened rock is often used as border stones around areas of commercial landscaping displays, and it is also used to help protect smaller plants that may not do so well in the high winds.

Pea Gravel

Pea gravel is made up of very small, rounded stones that work very well as walkways or seating areas inside of larger commercial landscaping displays. In the desert, it is not unusual to see pea gravel spread around the plants in a arrangement in much the same way mulch would be used in colder climates. While pea gravel does not have any nutritional value for the plants, it does create a bright background that allows the plants to stand out.

Rip Rap

If you intend to have a pond or body of water installed in your commercial landscaping, or your property is up against a large body of water, then expect experts like Sexton Landscaping to use rip rap in your landscaping design. Rip rap is used to preserve the shoreline of ponds, river, creeks and lakes. It helps to reduce erosion, and it also creates a transition from the water’s shore to the rest of your landscaping.

Boulders

Boulders are a much more versatile landscaping stone than many business owners may realize. You can set off parts of your landscaping from the rest through the use of boulders, and you can use boulders as display areas for plaques and other items of interest. Boulders also make great places to install lights, sprinklers and other landscaping items.

Give the experts at Sexton Landscaping a call and let us explain to you how rocks will make your Phoenix commercial landscape design more interesting and more durable. There are plenty of ways to use rocks, and there are many traditional desert landscaping designs that use rocks in a variety of ways. Let us ROCK your commercial landscaping and you can see for yourself how beautiful your commercial lawn can look in the desert.