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What’s Digging Holes Around My Palo Verde Tree?
Have you recently noticed areas of disturbed soil around some of your trees? Or signs that something has been digging up the ground beneath certain trees? In some cases, it can look like an out-of-control rototiller ran through your yard! Take a…
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Best Palo Verde Trees for Phoenix Landscapes
With so many types to choose from, which is the best palo verde tree for your yard? We compare common types, sizes, growing needs, and pros and cons to help you choose the best one.
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Witches’ Broom in Phoenix-Area Trees
Some tree issues have unusual names that don’t seem to have anything to do with their name. But that’s not the case with witches’ broom – oftentimes, this deformity on trees actually looks like a broom. Witches’ broom can pop up on…
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Do Tree Leaves Change Color in the Phoenix Area?
Each autumn, when leaves change color throughout much of the country, trees in the Phoenix area mostly lack those vibrant fall colors. But that doesn’t mean we don’t have any bright autumn leaves to admire!
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Pre-emergent Weed Control: FAQs for Phoenix Residents
If you’re constantly weeding your Phoenix or Anthem area yard, you may want to consider using a pre-emergent treatment to control the problem. These types of herbicides are applied to stop weed seeds from growing and act very differently from the weed…
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Why Are My Tree’s Leaves Turning Brown in Summer?
The three most common reasons why leaves turn brown in summer are preventable. Learn what to look for and how to keep trees healthy in summer.
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All About Cicadas in the North Phoenix Area
When you think of the sounds of summer, one of the most common sounds in the Phoenix and Anthem areas is noise from cicadas. In this article, we go over some common questions about these noisy neighbors, including how they are able…
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What’s Eating My Texas Mountain Laurel?
The Texas mountain laurel is a beautiful, evergreen shrub or small tree, with fragrant purple flowers and one noticeable problem – each summer, the plant may suddenly start losing its new leaves and buds. It looks like something is eating the plant,…
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5 Spring-Flowering Shrubs for your North Phoenix Area Yard
Ready to add some spring-flowering shrubs to your yard? Here are our top five recommendations for beautiful easy-care shrubs that grow well in the Phoenix area.
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Why Do Trees Suddenly Fall Over?
We usually think of trees as being strong and stable, anchored by a network of roots underground. So why would your tree, especially one that has weathered storms for years, suddenly fall over or be uprooted? An important note: Urban trees aren’t…
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