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7 Reasons to Plant Native Trees in North Phoenix Yards
Transform your North Phoenix yard with native trees that thrive in our desert climate. Learn how they create valuable shade, support local wildlife, & more.
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Top Tips for Ensuring Your Young Trees Thrive in Arid Conditions
Learn about the best tree species, proper planting techniques, watering strategies, and other important tree services so your young trees thrive in arid conditions.
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Selecting the Best Trees for North Phoenix Landscapes
Whether you’re looking to create a shaded oasis in your backyard, contribute to the urban canopy, or add a touch of nature’s elegance to your property, understanding the best tree options is crucial. Join us as we explore the top tree recommendations for North Phoenix landscapes, designed to flourish in our climate and bring lasting beauty and benefits to your outdoor spaces.
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8 of the Best Non-Native Trees for Phoenix, AZ
Eight non-native trees were recently approved for planting and are some of the best trees for Phoenix. These trees are wonderful additions to your property and though they are non-native they won’t negatively impact the native ecosystem. The newly approved non-native trees include the laurel fig, the fruitless olive, the red push pistache, the mastic tree, the weeping fig, the Brazilian pepper tree, the sago palm, and the pygmy date palm. These non-native trees are beautiful, exotic additions to your Phoenix area property and grow well when proper care guidelines outlined in this article are followed.
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7 Trees to Avoid Planting in Your Phoenix-Area Yard
Different trees thrive in different areas of the country. When choosing a tree to plant in your Phoenix-area yard, aethestic is only one factor to think about. You’ll also want to know if the tree is native, causes allergy problems, and can survive in our dry desert climate. Don’t plant the wrong trees in your yard!
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How to Properly Water Young or Newly-Planted Trees in the Desert
Learn how to water your newly planted desert trees to help them grow and thrive. We cover proper watering methods, including what to use and how much water to give to your tree, how long to water after planting, how mulch can help or hurt young trees, depending on how it’s applied, and more.
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When’s the Best Time to Plant a Tree in North Phoenix?
Adding a tree (or several) to your property has many benefits. A fully-grown tree can provide shade to your yard, oxygen to the atmosphere, and can even reduce the air temperature around it. We’ve already covered topics concerning planting trees including: how…
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How Wide Should the Hole Be When Planting a Tree?
Did you know that many newly planted trees don’t survive because they are planted incorrectly? It may not seem too important, but it’s surprising how picky young trees can be about how and where they are planted. One of the most common…
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How & When to Stake a Tree in Your Desert Landscape
Many times, when you come across a tree that has recently been planted here in the Phoenix or Anthem areas, you’ll also see a stake next to that tree, tied to the tree in various ways. We have previously written about how tree…
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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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