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Walt has extensive background in landscape design and trees and plants native to the Soutwest. He loves spending time in the nurseries and helping customers find solutions to their landscape problems.
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Unique Shade Trees
By Walt Conrad on August 15, 2013

These Unique Shade Trees are Perfect for Late Summer Planting The late summer is a great time to add some additional shade that will continue to offer relief from the heat that usually...

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The Top 5 Most Common Tree & Plant Fungi
By Walt Conrad on August 6, 2013

Monsoon conditions are perfect for these 5 fungi. The association between a fungus and the root of a plant date pre-historic times. For millions of years this relationship has made plants...

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Why Your Trees & Plants Aren't Growing Right
By Walt Conrad on May 2, 2013

Many homeowners buy fast-growing shrubs and trees because they want them to reach larger sizes quickly, in order to accomplish certain goals. We use these types of plant material with...

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Large Evergreen Hedges
By Walt Conrad on February 20, 2013

Evergreen hedges are very popular and there are a number of different types of bushes and trees that can be used to create a beautiful evergreen hedge. Hedges are useful for a number of...

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Frost Hardy Shrubs
By Walt Conrad on February 14, 2013

With the recent weather we have all experienced here this winter, many of our customers are looking for more cold hardy shrubs. There are many shrubs available that will offer a great look...

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How to Care for Your Trees in the winter
By Walt Conrad on December 11, 2012

There is a lot of discussion on what to do during our winters here in the Valley. There are always the questions of what to do to protect your trees what needs to be covered, when it...

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What Queen Palms Need and Why Part II
By Walt Conrad on November 12, 2012

When planting Piru Queen Palms, it’s important to first understand that you’re planting a tropical plant which is going to require nutrients and little more care than planting something...

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What Queen Palms Need and Why, Part I
By Walt Conrad on November 8, 2012

Many people want to have a lush tropical paradise in their backyard to help them escape from their daily routine. Some of the most common tropical palms planted here are the Queen Palms,...

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ROSES
By Walt Conrad on October 17, 2012

When the fall comes so do the roses, we are lucky to be in such a climate that allows us to plant roses twice a year. Planting your roses in the fall time gives them time to establish...

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Problems with Scorpions?
By Walt Conrad on June 28, 2012

Scorpions, though small and secretive, are one of Arizona’s most well-known and feared residents. Scorpions, like spiders, are arachnids and they possess a venomous sting that is typically...

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