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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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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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Why Planting a Tree in the Phoenix Area is Worth the Water
One of the biggest concerns we hear when we mention planting more trees in our area is the amount of water needed. Water is scarce, so why “waste” it on trees? In our opinion (which is backed up by scientists, forestry workers,…
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How Deep Should You Plant A Tree?
Many people, including plenty of landscapers, plant trees too deep and this almost always results in damage to the tree (in fact, it’s often a fatal mistake). This is easy to remedy if you know what to look for and how to…
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Best Shade Trees For Your Anthem or Greater Phoenix Yard
We’ve gone over the myriad of benefits that trees provide in earlier blog posts: they remove pollutants, decrease stress, improve health, prevent storm runoff, provide food and shelter for wildlife…the list is endless. Yet I’m sure most of us in the greater Phoenix and…
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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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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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