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Spring Equinox 2014 Arrives
By Walt Conrad on March 20, 2014

Six weeks ago Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, signalling the end of winter. For most of us here in the Valley we barely batted an eye. That’s because we've been experiencing one of the...

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The Ficus Nitida: One of Arizona's Most Sought After Shade Trees
By Walt Conrad on February 20, 2014

Ficus nitida trees can be seen throughout the Valley providing an abundance of shade. From outlying suburbs to downtown Phoenix, these evergreen shade trees continue to be a an...

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It's Time for Pre-Emergent Herbicides
By Paul Popoff on February 20, 2014

Who actually wants to pull weeds this spring and summer? Well if you’re anything like us you would love to be able to spend your free time doing something much more enjoyable than yard...

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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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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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