A big part of pruning is removing the damaged, diseased, or dead branches of the tree. Removing these areas helps prevent further decay or insects from entering into the healthy areas of the tree. Dense canopies of leaves might provide shade that we love, but too much shade can limit sunlight and air which promotes…
Is it cold weather yet? The very first half of December is considered to be mild, but the cold weather may hit hard during the second part of the month. Any type of frost sensitive plants that are in containers need to be brought in to be covered. You want to make sure that you…
“What is wrong with my tree?” is one of the most highly asked questions by homeowners. Of course there is no one way we can answer this question for each and every individual. But, we can give you a strategy for observing your trees overall health to help you determine if it has a problem,…
Enjoy these gardening tips from our friends at the University of Arizona for the month of November in Arizona! https://cals.arizona.edu/maricopa/garden/html/t-tips/nov.htm Cactus Removal Services In The Phoenix, Arizona If you need cactus removal services anywhere in the Phoenix Valley, give Arbor Care a call today at (480) 797-5566 or receive a free cactus removal estimate in Phoenix. Our…
Cactus and succulent care is a specialized area but it is something anyone can master and enjoy. Read on to learn more. Cacti and succulents are very common houseplant nowadays. They come in a wide range of shapes and sizes from the petite to the grandiose. Cacti and succulents fall into the same category because…
Tree pruning is a horticultural practice where you selectively remove certain parts of a tree, such as branches, buds and roots. Read on to learn more. Reasons to Prune Each cut can change the overall growth of the tree, no branch should be removed unless it is needed. Reasons for pruning are for the removal…
Although Arbor Care is not a legal service nor does it offer legal advice, we sometimes face having to cut down or trim a tree or trees that have been part of a recent legal dispute. Should you be facing a situation with a neighbor where a tree is becoming an issue, read on to…
Many people ask “Is it a good idea to skin my palm tree?” Read on to learn more! Homeowners skin their palm trees for aesthetic beauty, paired as well as health benefits for the palm tree. Also, rodents and many of bugs use the palms dead fronds as a resting place. The dead fronds still…
If you’d like to know how to grow a fig tree in Arizona, this post is for you! Growing a fig tree can be really rewarding. They are able to grow two harvests during a single growing season, are quite beautiful, and the produce really sweet fruit. A fig tree can take more than 3 years to…
If you have a stump on your property here in phoenix. Perhaps your tree was too close to the driveway or could have been causing safety issues. Whatever the case may be, the tree has since been removed, and now you have this stump sitting there and roots deep into the ground. As per everyone…
Buying and watching cacti grow is a very rewarding process. But, what happens if the plant eventually gets sick? Here a few helpful steps about how to save a dying cactus. Cut Rotting Parts When rotting occurs, it is usually a sign of over-watering. The first step to take in order to save the cactus…
Cacti can start to turn yellow when they have too much sunlight. Some cacti love light but with growing cacti it is vital to spot when they may be too exposed. Read on to learn more. Excess Light The amount of light your cactus needs depends on the kind of cactus you have. However, you…