Commitment to Education – Prickly Pear

One of our core values is Education. Watch Jim Potts, Branch Manager, giving the team some training on cochineal scale on the prickly pear cactus. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GE2xHi-sZvQ[/embedyt]

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The Monsoon Countdown Begins, Are Your Properties Ready?

With the record heat today, the countdown is on… 40 DAYS TO GO! Monsoon Season officially begins June 15th and runs through September 30th. This is the time to expect a change in the air, the humidity will increase, big billowing clouds will start to form in the East, and the winds will soon change from the west to the…

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Tree Management – Plan Ahead to Prevent Headaches

As one of your property’s biggest assets, we all know that trees need to be taken care of.  Knowing which trees need to be trimmed and when can make your life a bit less stressful when it comes to managing your properties in 2017.  Jason Richard, our Director of Tree Management, has put together some tips to help you with…

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Tips for Avoiding Holiday Theft

Our awesome IT Systems Manager, Stan Myers, put together some tips for our team about avoiding theft during the holidays.  We thought they might be helpful reminders for everyone this holiday season: Most burglars will not break into a car if they can’t see what they’re getting – Don’t leave your valuables in plain sight! When you park your car, remove…

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Choosing the right annual flowers for the winter season!

You may have started noticing that the flowers you planted in spring are slowly losing their vitality.  October is the perfect time to plant a fresh batch that will last through the winter and into late spring. With the holidays upon us, many people choose corresponding colors such as reds (we love RED) and whites.  Geraniums are a great choice as they…

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Caretaker Landscape – Quick Landscape Tips

October can be a month that leads to some confusion with regard to your landscape.  It’s still hot, but the days are continuing to get shorter and the need for water is not as great due to the cooler temperatures.  Here are some some tips on what to do: FERTILIZER – Don’t fertilize your shrubs in October.  This will only encourage new leaves…

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Vistancia Living Magazine – Get Ready To Overseed Your Turf

Are you planning on overseeding your lawn this winter? We know it seems crazy to think about winter when it’s 105 degrees outside but little changes now can help your success with transitioning your landscape to have a beautiful green lawn through the winter and spring. Click on the article below to see the tips Randy Zellers has to help…

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Helpful Links For July – Smart Irrigation Month

          Did you know July is Smart Irrigation Month? We have some links to help you in your water conservation efforts. 100 Quick Tips just like the one below from from Water Use It Wisely     Visit Wateruseitwisely.com/100-ways-to-conserve for water-saving tips! A Guide For Watering in Arizona – Landscape Watering Guidelines Interactive Plant Watering Guide…

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2016 Monsoon Season is Here!

It’s here! Monsoon Season officially begins June 15th and runs through September 30th. This is the time to expect a change in the air, the humidity will increase, big billowing clouds will start to form in the East, and the winds will soon change from the west to the southeast.  That will signal the beginning of the Southwest desert “Monsoon…

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El Niño 2015-2016 – Community Resource Magazine by CAI

El Niño has been getting a lot of attention lately.  Have you wondered how this weather phenomenon can affect your property and the ones you manage? To learn more about how El Niño may change how you manage your property’s landscape needs this winter check out this article written for CAI Magazine by our East Valley Branch Manager, Jim Potts.

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