The 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 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 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 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…
Read MoreTwin-Flowered Agave – Succulent of the Week
Twin Flowered Agave With winter wrapping up we thought this was good a choice for the week. Common Name: Twin-Flowered Agave Botanical Name: Agave geminiflora Native Distribution: West central Mexico…
Read MoreRed Spike Ice Plant – Groundcover of the Week
As you know we love the color Red!!!! So this week we picked the Red Spike Ice Plant. Common Name: Red Spike Ice Plant Botanical Name: Cephalophyllum “Red Spike” Native…
Read MoreBrittlebush – Shrub of the Week
Brittlebush will be starting to bloom soon so we thought this would be a good one to share… Common Name: Brittlebush Botanical Name: Encelia farinosa Native Distribution: Sonoran, Mojave deserts…
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