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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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We CARE about Lupus Awareness Month

To support Put on Purple day for Lupus Awareness Month, Caretaker Landscape turned purple on May 17th.     Lupus is a chronic inflammatory disease that can affect various parts of the body, especially the skin, joints, blood, and kidneys.  Lupus is a disease which remains under-recognized and under-appreciated. One of our very own, Michelle Phelps, was diagnosed with Lupus earlier this year. …

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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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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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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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