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Phoenix’s Ambitious 2030 Tree Canopy Goal: Facts, Benefits & Actions
In 2010, Arizona State University and the City of Phoenix adopted a plan to create an urban forest in the city. The goal of the Tree and Shade Master Plan is to have a 25% tree canopy in Phoenix by 2030. As the city…
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Is It Time to Renovate Your Landscape Irrigation System?
Spring is the perfect time to assess and repair the irrigation system for your trees and garden beds, so you can correct problems before summer heat stresses your plants. It’s also a good time to consider whether your irrigation system needs renovation.…
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Liquid Fertilizer: Why, When & How to Improve Your Low Desert Landscape
As temperatures warm up in the low desert, trees and shrubs begin to grow more quickly or start adding leaves, flowers and fruit. Many trees and shrubs need extra energy for this spring growth. And that’s where liquid fertilizers can help. Use Fertilizers…
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Rejuvenation or Renewal Pruning in the Phoenix Area
If you aren’t used to dealing with our native flowering shrubs, you might assume that shearing them (constantly cutting them into a particular shape, such as a rounded top or a cylinder) is the best way to manage them. After all, you…
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5 Ways Buying a Tree Will Save You Money
Buying, watering and caring for a tree is an investment. But trees actually can save homeowners money. Here are a few ways trees produce a return on your investment: Trees Save Energy There’s a reason so many cities have renewed efforts to plant more…
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5 Signs It’s Time to Remove a Tree
It’s tough when you realize it’s time to say goodbye to a tree you’ve enjoyed for years. Because the decision can seem emotional, and can make a significant and lasting impact in your landscape, here’s a list of five signs it’s time…
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Lightning in Arizona – What Happens When Lightning Hits A Tree?
Monsoons here in Arizona could never be described as mild – they are thunderous, intense, impressive, and dangerous – but not mild. The sideways winds, the outpouring of rain, the flash floods, and the deafening thunder are all trademark signs of this…
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Can Improper Pruning Hurt Your Trees?
As summer winds down and cooler weather arrives, it’s time to assess tree health and make a plan for pruning your trees. Many trees benefit from pruning while they’re dormant in winter or early spring (although mesquites prefer summer pruning). Why Trees…
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Protect Your Anthem, AZ Area Trees from Heat Stress
We rely on trees to give for shade and cooling, but are we doing enough to help our trees survive the low desert heat? Let’s take a look at some signs of heat stress and how to protect trees during peak summer…
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Summer Watering for Phoenix-Area Trees
We don’t have to tell you it’s hot in the summer around Phoenix. Plants often need more water during peak heat, and trees are no exception. But it’s not just about air temperature when it comes to tree health – our unique…
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