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Pre-Monsoon Pruning

Pre-Monsoon Pruning Did you know Caretaker Landscape has 4 ISA Certified Arborists? Proper tree pruning practices are important when attempting to limit storm and wind damage.  During monsoon rains, the wet ground makes trees more susceptible to failure due to what we call the “sail effect”.  The sail effect happens when trees have been primarily lifted – meaning the tree…

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Chilean Mesquite & Their Pods

Have you noticed all the Chilean Mesquite pods dropping? History – Native Mesquite trees dot southwest Arizona’s desert landscape, but the Chilean Mesquite is an interloper that has edged its way into drought-resistant gardens.  The Chilean Mesquite, Prosopis chilensis, is originally from Chile, hence its name, and it’s a relative of the pea family.  The thornless tree produces an edible…

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Proper Water Management During the Heat

Did you know proper water management can reduce your water bill? Well, summer is here!  With pavement so hot you can fry an egg on it, imagine what our plants and trees are going through.  They are unable to escape our elements.  It is up to us to treat them correctly. Caretaker Landscape starts by ensuring that they are getting adequate…

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10 Perfect Plants for Hot Weather

Do you know the 10 Perfect Plants that Can Withstand our Arizona Heat? Caretaker Landscape is constantly looking for ways to help our clients not only with the properties they manage, but also the properties they reside in.  Since June is Home Ownership Month, we thought it would be fun to let you know about plants that can weather the heat.  These plants will help add some color…

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Sienna Hills – Buckeye, Arizona

Over 1000 New Homes Coming to Buckeye!  Caretaker Landscape is at the Forefront of the Landscape Construction and Landscape Development at Sienna Hills Phoenix just voted #1 rising home prices by Kiplinger!  And one of those communities contributing to rising home prices is Sienna Hills.  Sienna Hills is nestled along the base of Arizona’s White Tank Mountains.  Located in Buckeye at McDowell Road…

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Safety First – Tree Worker Certification

Caretaker Landscape Is All About Safety First When Working in Trees Aerial Rescue Caretaker Landscape’s Tree Management team promotes Tree Worker Certification as an important element to promoting safe tree practices.  The goal is and always has been to be a leading expert in Tree Management.  As part of that mission, we are certifying our tree climbers and crew to be WCISA…

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Argentine Giant – Cactus of the Week

Common Name: Argentine Giant Botanical Name:  Trichocerus candicans Native Distribution: Argentina Hardiness:  10-15 degrees Sun: Full, afternoon shade, if available, is best Water:  Moderate water until established Growth (rate, size and form):  2’ x 3’ sprawling Foliage (e/d, color, texture):  Green, medium Green.  Yellow spines with thorns Flowers (color & season):   White, showy, Nocturnal Comments (litter, thorns, allergenic):  …

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“Phoenix Rising” Is No Longer a Cliché

Caretaker Landscape is currently developing landscape construction and landscape development on more than 30 communities throughout the Valley. Home starts in Phoenix are increasing.  Job creation is improving.  Phoenix was ranked 9th in the nation by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for job creation and ranked 3rd in annualized permits for the 1st quarter of 2013. The resale market is strong in Phoenix with…

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Potato Vine – Plant of the Week

Common Name: Potato Vine Botanical Name: Solanum jasminoides Native Distribution: Brazil Hardiness:  25 Degrees Sun: Full Sun Water:  Moderate Growth (rate, size and form): 30 x 10.  Prune to control growth each year.  Moderate grower, rate can be increased with water Foliage (e/d, color, texture): Purple-green leaves medium texture Flowers (color & season):  White.  Can be year-round if protected from…

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Chaste Tree – Tree of the Week

Common Name: Chaste Tree; Monk’s Pepper; Hemp Tree Botanical Name: Vitex agnus-castus Native Distribution: Southern Europe Hardiness:  15 degrees Sun: Full sun; Partial shade Water:  Moderate water needed; can be weaned off water as it matures Growth (rate, size and form): 20 x 20; Wants to be a large shrub Foliage (e/d, color, texture): Dark Green, deciduous, five-point. Flowers (color…

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