Questions, answered.

We work throughout the Valley — Paradise Valley, Scottsdale, McCormick Ranch, Las Sendas, and the greater Phoenix area. Alfred grew up in McCormick Ranch and still lives here, so a lot of our work happens close to home.

Yes. Leaf and Stone Landscape is licensed and insured, with general liability and workers' compensation on file. A certificate of insurance is available on request, which matters for HOA and commercial work.

We do. Tell us what you have in mind, we'll come look at the property, and we'll put together a clear, honest quote. Call (602) 944-8800 or use the estimate form to get started.

We handle regular and seasonal maintenance, tree trimming and removal, irrigation repair and install, artificial turf, paver installation, landscape lighting, and full landscape redesign — plus recurring contracts for HOAs, complexes, and commercial properties.

There are several things to consider before purchasing plants, including sun exposure, whether the plant will thrive in the zone we live in, and litter traits — for example, it's not a good idea to choose high-litter plants next to your pool. Equally important, and often overlooked, is the mature size of the plant. Buying a tree in a 5-gallon container may seem perfect for your 15-foot space, but if the tree matures to 30 feet you have a problem that can only be solved by constant pruning as the tree ages, which isn't healthy for the plant. Check with a professional or do your research before investing time and money in plant selection.

These terms are sometimes used interchangeably, but there's a distinct difference. Compost is decomposing organic matter used to improve the soil, while mulch is used to cover the soil. In Phoenix gardens, compost is often used in vegetable and non-native annual gardens to give our alkaline soil more acidity and increase nutrients. Mulch, on the other hand, reduces heat and evaporation, helps prevent weeds, reduces erosion, and improves appearance. Mulches can be organic (wood chips, dead leaves, straw) and will eventually decompose and change the soil — which is why they're often confused with compost. In Phoenix we often use inorganic mulch such as decomposed granite.