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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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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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Caretaker 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 the Valley. Our corporate culture fosters volunteerism and we believe in supporting charitable organizations. What better causes could there be than helping children? All of us at Caretaker Landscape and Tree Management are…

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Cascalote – Tree of the Week

As it starts to warm up we know everyone will be looking for shade, try sitting under this beauty… Common Name: Cascalote Botanical Name: Caesalpinia cacalaco Native Distribution:  Native to Mexico Hardiness: 20° Sun: Full sun Water: Low Growth (rate, size and form): Slow moderate, 15 x 15, vase shaped Foliage (e/d, color, texture): Evergreen, dark green, medium texture Flowers…

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Core Values- Education

Caretaker’s Core Values- Caring, Accountable, Reputable, Educated A few of our Account Managers just completed Werecon, Fertilizer and Acid Injection System Training.  Check out the pictures below:

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