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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Caretaker at The Forefront of Landscape Construction and Development at Sienna Hills- AZRE Magazine

Check out this article published by AZRE Magazine.   With more than 1,000 new homes coming to Buckeye, Caretaker Landscape is poised to transform one of those new communities, Sienna Hills. Sienna Hills is nestled along the base of the White Tank Mountains. Located in Buckeye at McDowell Road and Verrado, this landscape of rocky ridgelines, russet earth, majestic saguaros and…

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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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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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Caretaker News Flash- All For The Family!

Check out our girl Dena Jones, Valley Partnership’s 2013 Project Chairman!

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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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Water Management and Sustainability

Caretaker Landscape on average, on new properties we manage, we save our clients 20% – 30% on their water bills with proper Water Management Here are some easy helpful tips that will help save time and water in your landscape. Minimize evaporation by watering during the early morning hours, when temperatures are cooler and winds are lighter.  This timing can also help to avoid…

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Why You Should Never Top Your Trees

Did you know Caretaker Landscape has 6 ISA Certified Arborists? Have you noticed that ever since the big frost hit the valley, trees have started to look a little scary, like their tops are missing?  The Caretaker Tree Division would like you to be aware of this improper pruning technique, called “tree topping” that can leave your beautiful trees exposed to…

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