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Fall Color in the Arizona Desert
By Walt Conrad on November 7, 2013

The Arizona desert has many beautiful trees that offer up gorgeous fall color this time of year. Most of us assume that to see this beauty on display you’d have to take a trip to Flagstaff...

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Breaking Down the Bauhinia spp. aka 'Orchid Tree'
By Walt Conrad on September 18, 2013

The substantial amount of rain we received last week (substantial to us here in the desert anyways) was absolutely what the doctor ordered for all of the trees and plants in our yards...

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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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Landscape Tips Fertilizers Tree Maintenance

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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