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Spring Transition

Caretaker Landscape has Certified Turf Grass Professionals on Staff With temperatures rapidly approaching a consistent 90 – 100 degrees, we will begin to see the effects in our landscapes.  The most noticeable sign is going to be the decline of our Rye grass. Our team of Certified Irrigation Technicians will be monitoring the irrigation cycles as we begin our Rye to Bermuda transition.  Rye…

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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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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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