Lake Havasu Home and Garden

Enjoying our Lake Havasu City Home

Growing Gardenias  and Roses in Lake Havasu City Arizona
                  Yes, it is possible to grow gardenias in Havasu.

                  Growing Roses in Havasu

Swimming Pools

          Lake Havasu City is the ideal place to have a swimming pool.  Unlike other areas of the country, a swimming pool can actually be a plus for a Havasu homeowner's resale. Read more about how a swimming pool may add value to your home.
         If you are considering installing a pool in your Havasu home, learn about the different pool options. With swimming pool come the responsibility of pool barriers, they are required by law.  And before you make a decision on your pool decking, read our cool deck caution.

Landscaping

          Lake Havasu City is not all about colored rock and cactus!  Many mid-westerners move to Lake Havasu and gleefully leave behind their lawns, yet soon begin the miss the green and color of back home. 
          While it will increase your water bill to have a lawn, many people do grow beautiful green lawns in Havasu.  Others opt to install artificial turf.
          If it's color you are after, consider some of the amazing flowers that grow year round in Lake Havasu - without excessive water use!  Visit our landscaping page, for photographs of the many flowing plants that thrive in Lake Havasu.

Time to make those outdoor home improvements? Need some ideas on what is available in pavers, materials for garden walls and stepping stones?

Trees for your Havasu or Arizona Desert Yard 

 Just because you live in the Arizona desert, doesn’t mean you can’t add trees to your landscaping.  There are a variety of landscape trees that will fit into your Havasu yard. We have included a list of landscape trees suitable for the desert landscape, including photographs of the landscape tree. 

Citrus Trees

          Citrus Trees also thrive in Lake Havasu.  Many grow grapefruit, orange, lemons, tangerines and lines.  Read about the Novice Citrus Grower and then learn more about the Care and Feeding of your Havasu or Arizona citrus trees.

Arizona Termites

          Learn more about termites and your home. Our Havasu homes can be vulnerable to termites. Learn how to protect your equity.

Ready to entertain in your Havasu Home?

          Try some of the recipes from the Recipes from the famous Road's End, plus more! 

And do you remember the Green Thing? Make them at home!

Crafts Projects to enjoy with your children. Perfect for parents, babysitters and teachers.