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Trees, Shrubs, and Flowers to Add Winter Interest to Your Phoenix Yard
In other climates, the term “winter interest” often applies to trees with peeling bark, red berries that pop against white snow, or flowers that dry out and create compelling shapes in the landscape. In the Phoenix and Anthem areas, however, it can…
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How to Prevent Winter Damage to Phoenix Area Trees & Plants
Winter frost, snow, and freezing temperatures can cause sunscald, desiccation, and other damage to your landscape plants. Learn how to prevent these problems and, if they do occur, how to help your trees, shrubs, and plants recover.
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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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Do Palo Verde Trees Make You Sneeze?
I was sitting outside a coffee shop the other day, watching appreciatively as a palo verde tree’s bloom-laden branches swayed gracefully in the breeze. The contrast of the bright yellow against the shockingly deep blue sky was mesmerizing. As I was admiring…
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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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How to Prevent Tree Damage During Phoenix Monsoon Season
The annual Phoenix monsoons can be exciting – and dangerous. Extending from mid-June through the end of September, monsoon season brings with it torrential rain, dust storms, violent thunderstorms, and high winds that put trees and property at risk. Monsoon damage to…
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The 5 Best Spring Flowering Trees for the Anthem Area
Spring is a wonderful time to be outdoors in the Anthem area, especially if you love the sight and scent of early blooms on spring-flowering trees. Here are the best spring bloomers for our area: Desert Willow The Desert Willow (Chilopsis linearis)…
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How and When to Water Desert Trees in Winter
Typically, trees go into a period of hibernation during winter’s cooler, shorter days, conserving energy by dropping leaves and slowing growth. Still, most trees in our North Phoenix yards need occasional watering during the winter. Reasons to Water Trees in Winter Trees…
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