National 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? …
Read MoreCaretaker Landscape and Tree Management Newsletter- Supporting Ronald McDonald House
We CARE Ronald McDonald House We CARE about the community we live in and we enjoy helping others in need. There are so many great causes to support in…
Read MorePink Fairy Duster – Shrub of the Week
Common Name: Pink Fairy Duster Botanical Name: Calliandra eriophylla Native Distribution: Native to southwestern deserts Hardiness: 5° Sun: Full sun Water: Very low Growth (rate, size and form): Moderate, 3…
Read MoreCongrats to Craig and Chris our new ACLPs!!!
Congrats to Account Manager Craig St. Clair and our Water Management Specialist Chris Howell for passing their ACLP through Arizona Landscape Contractors Association.
Read MoreSucculent of the Week – Cape Aloe
Hi all! With a minimum amount of care, succulents provide dramatic sculptural qualities unique to Southwest gardens. This week it’s all about Cape Aloe. Common Name: Cape Aloe Botanical Name:…
Read MoreWater Conservation Tips for This Weekend
Water Conservation We are having another perfect opportunity to conserve water with the rain we have already got this morning and the rain we are expecting throughout the day. We…
Read MoreMexican Poppy- Flower of the Week
We love the brightness this flower to any landscape! Common Name: Mexican Gold Poppy Botanical Name: Eschscholzia californica ssp. mexicana Growth (rate, size and form): 1 x 1 Flowers (color…
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