Globemallow – Plant of the Week
Common Name: Globemallow Botanical Name: Sphaeralcea ambigua Native Distribution: Sonoran Desert Hardiness: 5 degrees Sun: Full-sun, open areas Water: Very little water, if any once established Growth (rate, size and…
Read MoreTexas Olive – Plant of the week
Common Name: Texas Olive Botanical Name: Cordia boissieri Native Distribution: Sonoran Chihuahuan Deserts, Texas Hardiness: 20 degrees Sun: Full sun Water: Only little once established; reduce frequency as it matures…
Read MoreDeveloping Arizona’s Rocky Desert Responsibly
Did you know Caretaker Landscape is currently developing the single largest land development project in Arizona? Digging in the Southwest can get rocky. In preparation for construction mobilization Caretaker Landscape…
Read MoreThe Importance of SLM and Our CAI Trade Show Contest Winner
Did you know Caretaker Landscape has 18 Certified Sustainable Landscape Managers? Some of you may have attended AACM’s CAAM graduation lunch where Judy Gausman, CEO of ALCA, spoke about the importance of…
Read MoreBOMA Phoenix TOBY Awards
Do you want your commercial building to be recognized as one of the Best of the Best? BOMA Phoenix is accepting entries for The Outstanding Building of the Year…
Read MoreApril Water Management and Sustainability
Did you know Caretaker Landscape has 15 Certified Irrigation Technicians? With temperatures increasing this month, Caretaker Landscape recommends adding run times and durations to your turf, trees and shrubs. Turf (we are…
Read MoreNational Arbor Day and Trixie’s Tree Tips
National Arbor Day is on Friday, April 26th in Arizona Arizona State Tree – Blue Palo Verde Did you know an acre of mature trees can provide enough oxygen for 18…
Read MoreBeaver Tail Prickly Pear – Plant of the week
Common Name: Beaver Tail Prickly Pear Botanical Name: Opuntia basilaris Native Distribution: Sonoran and Mohave deserts Hardiness: 10 degrees Sun: Full, radiant sun Water: Very low to natural water Growth…
Read MoreQueen’s Wreath – Vine of the Week
Common Name: Queen’s Wreath Botanical Name: Antigonon leptopus Native Distribution: Native to Mexico Hardiness: 30° Sun: Full sun Water: Moderate Growth (rate, size and form): Fast, 15 x 15, twining…
Read MoreCongrats Jovan on receiving your ACLP Certification through ALCA!!!
Congrats Jovan!!! Jovan just recieved his ACLP Certificate through ALCA!!! What is covered in the Arizona Certified Landscape Professional Program? …
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