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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 form): 3’ x 3’ Foliage (e/d, color, texture): Coarse, evergreen leaves Flowers (color & season):   Orange, White, Pink, or Lavender Comments (litter, thorns, allergenic):   Low litter, no thorns. …

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Texas 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 Growth (rate, size and form): 10×10, may grow larger if trained to a tree Foliage (e/d, color, texture): Evergreen, course leaves Flowers (color & season):   White clusters, spring to…

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Developing 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 ran into some rough terrain in the West Valley. Taylor Morrison purchased 351 lots within the Tierra Del Rio community from Pulte Group in 2012.  Caretaker is developing the landscape…

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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 Sustainable Landscape Management.  To request for a Landscape Maintenance or Tree Pruning Proposal, please contact Michelle Izquierdo, Business Development Manager for our HOA Division at michellei@caretakerinc.com.   Michelle is SLM Certified…

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BOMA 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 Awards.  For over 25 years the TOBY Awards has been recognizing properties that exemplify outstanding building quality and management practices.  Winners are selected from participants at local, regional and international…

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April 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 now in the transition period to Bermuda) Spray heads – 13 minutes per run time (3 days per week) Rotor heads part circle – 21 minutes per run time (3…

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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 people in one year?  Yvette Bourdages, Business Development Manager for our Tree Management Division and Trixie, one of our Caretaker Pets is reminding you to mark your calendars.  National Arbor Day…

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Beaver 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 (rate, size and form): Moderate, low spreading Cactus Foliage (e/d, color, texture):  Blue-gray, brown spines Flowers (color & season):  Magenta to pink,  Currently blooming! Comments (litter, thorns, allergenic):  Small thorns.…

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Queen’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 Foliage (e/d, color, texture): Deciduous, medium green and coarse texture Flowers (color & season): Bright pink clusters, summer to fall Comments (litter, thorns, allergenic): Seasonal litter, no thorns Special Features…

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Congrats 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?  Why is it important to you and your community? The Arizona Certified Landscape Professional (ACLP) is an educational program for those aspiring to be professional landscapers.  Here is an outline…

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