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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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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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5 Excellent Evergreen Trees for the Anthem Area
Shade is a top benefit of trees, but trees also can block wind or noise, offer privacy for homeowners and provide shelter and food for birds and other wildlife. Evergreen trees give you those benefits year-round. We usually picture evergreen trees on…
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6 Benefits of Trees in the Low Desert
Growing trees in the low desert can offer many benefits to the homeowners who plant them, as well as to their neighborhoods. Consider these six reasons to plant trees in your Phoenix yard: #1 – Shade for Your Home (And Community) Placing…
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It’s Time to Fertilize Trees in the Phoenix Area
Here in the low desert of the Phoenix metro area, we should see our final winter frost in mid-February. That means it’s time to fertilize some of your trees just before or as the low desert spring emerges and trees begin to…
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Most New Trees Don’t Need Support: What’s at Stake
A new tree is an investment that needs proper care for it to thrive. And if you plant a tree for shade in the hot Arizona desert, you’re probably anxious for it to reach mature size. So it’s not surprising that people…
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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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Choose and Plant the Right Tree For Your Phoenix Area Home
Fall is a great time to plant trees and shrubs in the Phoenix area. Here’s what to consider to help you select the best tree for your location and then plant it correctly to give it the best chance of thriving in your landscape for a long time to come.
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