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Jan
04
Landscaping Tips to Make Maintaining Your Rental Property Easier

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Maintaining a rental property can be difficult on its own, and maintaining the landscaping is even more of a challenge, especially in the East and West Valley, where grass is nearly impossible.


That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be paying attention to your outdoor space.


Every rental property will have a different exterior. Maybe there’s no more than a courtyard for you to manage at your rental property, or a small patio with no trees, grass, or bushes. Great. But, what if you’re renting out a single-family home that has some outdoor space? How can you manage the landscaping in a climate like ours?


Simplicity is the key. You want to install and maintain landscaping that&rs...


Sep
19
Arizona Trees

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Why do trees fall and/or uproot during monsoons? Are there signs you should look for? What can you do differently?


















The Palo Verde tree, one of the most commonly planted trees in residential areas is native to Arizona. So why are they uprooting during monsoons? Jessie Byrd with the Native Plant Nursery in Pima County says it’s mostly due to overwatering. Since Palo Verde trees are native to Arizona they are not meant to be watered as frequently as most people do. This makes the trees grow a lot faster, making the wood really weak.


















Some other warning signs to look for that can help you catch damage before it happens.










  1. Hole in the trunk




  2. Cracks and/or mis...


Jul
06
Low Maintenance Landscape

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In Arizona it’s important to have the right landscaping due the extreme climate and frequent droughts. Here are some common low maintenance Arizona plants to think about next time you are landscaping.




Trees:




  • Palo Verde




  • Mesquite




  • Arizona Ash




  • Willow Acacia




Shrubs:




  • Arizona Rosewood




  • Brittlebush




  • Black Dalea




  • Flame Honeysuckle




  • Langman’s Sage





Perennials:




  • Blackfoot Daisy




  • Hummingbird Trumpet




  • Mexican Hat





Cacti/Succulents:




  • Blue Myrtle Cactus




  • Blue Yucca




  • Golden Barrel




  • Desert Spoon