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Walter — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 06:07:12 +0000

(602) 793-5158 Tree Service Phoenix AZ Stump Grinding Storm Damage Removal Hauling Thinning Pruning Trimming Crown Reduction One Time Clean Up Maintenance Queen Palm Injections Services (602) 793-5158 Jim’s Tree Service provides Tree Services in the Phoenix area. Our services include: – Tree Maintenance and Service – Tree Trimming, Thinning, Pruning and Removal – Stump Grinding – Storm Damage Clean Up – Hauling and more! For all of your tree service needs, call Jim’s Tree Service. … Tree …

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Pineapple Palm/ Canary Island Date Palm (Phoenix canariensis)?

Walter — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:48:25 +0000

This large specimen growing in SW Florida is covered with ferns growing on the trunk. Are the ferns damaging the palm? Should they be removed?

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Relocate to Sun in the Phoenix Valley

Walter — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 11:57:31 +0000

If you’ve been thinking of relocating somewhere warm, this is a great time to consider the Phoenix Valley. Consisting of over 20 communities, surrounding Phoenix (Arizona’s capital), the Valley of the Sun offers endless opportunities for art, culture and fun! From Frank Lloyd Wright’s architectural legacy to fantastic tortillas and spring training baseball games, there is always something new to discover. The Phoenix Valley has something for everyone – whether you’re looking for a thriving artists’ enclave, an active retirement community, an exclusive neighborhood or a great place to raise a family, we’ve got it in Maricopa County.

Sunshine lures many folks to this area – with over 300 days a year and only seven inches of rain, you can expect low humidity and a mild winter, allowing for lots of time outdoors. Despite the dry climate, the desert is home to a diverse range of plants and animals: orange groves, palm trees, cactus-covered red rock mountains, coyotes, road runners and lizards are all typical Arizonian sites. And even though it’s known for the desert, the Phoenix Valley also boasts waterfront properties like developments on Tempe Town Lake and the Arizona Canal near downtown Scottsdale. There are also several state parks built around water – so don’t think you have to give up boating just because you’re moving to the desert.

It’s easy to get started on your home search – first contact a local realtor to talk about what you’re looking for. Meet with your lender to establish what you can afford, and then begin house hunting! Give your realtor the details of what you’re looking for along with a list of must haves and your budget so that s/he can put together some possible properties. Then you should plan a visit. Spend a couple of days getting to know the local neighborhoods and when you’ve decided which areas you love, your realtor can sort through the listings and show you potential homes.

To ease your relocation, try to familiarize yourself with the city ahead of time: subscribe to one of the local papers – your realtor should be able to recommend resources for your new neighborhood. Make contact with local clubs, groups and faith organizations. Starting to network before you move will help you put down roots faster when you arrive.

You will also want to get started on your family’s employment or education prospects prior to the move. Phoenix has an award winning public school system and several local universities and technical colleges. Job growth in the area has been huge. In fact, Phoenix was ranked number one for largest metro markets for employment growth last year. This coupled with the fact that there’s a strong buyer’s market in the Valley right now, makes it a great time to think about relocating. You have lots of choice and room to negotiate. Interest rates are still low, so this is the time to buy – don’t wait until they’ve gone up.

And finally, give away your snow shovel and snow boots – you won’t need them where you’re going!

This article was written on behalf of Anne Eliason, a dedicated professional specializing in Phoenix AZ real estate. For information on real estate in Sun City Arizona or for help with all your Phoenix Valley relocation needs, visit Anne online at Phoenix-valley-real-estate.com.

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Phoenix Palm Trees For Landscapes And Offices

Walter — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 08:21:37 +0000

Commercially, the Phoenix genus of palm trees is broad and very desirable for use in landscape situations of the south, and to decorate offices. Huge specimens of the Canary Island Date Palm, Phoenix canariensis, show considerable cold hardy qualities in northern parts of southern states such as zone 7. Phoenix sylvestris can also be used as landscape specimen for landscapers who look for slender trunks. The Medjool date palm, Phoenix dactylifera, can be planted as a fruit tree to produce delicious dates, or it can be planted as a tropical landscape specimen. The size of the dwarf pygmy date palm tree is in great contrast to the giant Canary Island date palm tree. The pygmy date palm tree, Phoenix roebellenii, is a very popular container choice for outdoor display that can be moved indoors during cold weather.
Canary Island Date Palm – Phoenix canariensis
Leaves 20 feet long growing on 50 foot massive trunks make the Canary Island Date Palm, Phoenix canariensis, a highly desirable palm tree for a tropical look around entrances to patios or pools. The Canary Island date palm has been considered fairly cold hardy in lower southern states and specimens of large trees have survived in winters as far north as Columbia, South Carolina. The trunk of the Canary Island date palm is huge in diameter and the triangular cuts on the palm leaves are considered to be highly decorative. The resort of Sea Island, Georgia is loaded with large palm tree specimens of the Canary Island date palm, and none of these trees have ever been damaged from snow or cold since 1927. The Phoenix palm, Phoenix canariensis, is not fast growing, thus this particular palm tree is very expensive; however, the Phoenix canary palm is easily transplanted and easy to grow. In Florida, long lines of the Canary Island palm trees are planted on the boundries of boulevards. The Canary Island palm tree was the best survivor of hurricanes that hit Florida in the year 2004 because of its massive size and extensive root spread.
Medjool Date Palm – Phoenix dactylifera
In ancient history, this famous Medjool date palm fed the many areas of the Mideast. A food, the dried date, was easily preserved to sustain travelers who promoted caravan trade throughout the East and Western civilizations. Like grain, olives, raisins, and wine, these commodities, along with dates, flourished in stable empires of the past with properity that overflowed abundantly. The Hebrew Scriptures repeatedly mentioned the Medjool date palm, Phoenix dactylifera, as God’s gift to the chosen people, the Jews. Groves of the Medjool date palm trees still grow in the ancient lands of the Israelites, and newer groves have been established and grow productively in the Western United States, where dates are harvested yearly for gourmets to buy at markets. The Medjool date palm trees grow into enormous specimen trees with time and are choice landscape trees at vacation resorts for that tropical look. The Medjool date palm tree is cold hardy in most southern areas of the United States in zones 7-11.
Pygmy Date Palm Tree – Phoenix roebellenii
Although the Pygmy Date palm tree, Phoenix roebellenii does not show the same cold hardy characteristics as the other Phoenix palm trees, it is a very popular landscape plant. It can be used for outside use but is best when planted in containers to be moved inside during winter or to be grown inside in offices year round. The dwarf nature of the Pygmy Date palm, Phoenix roebellenii, makes it easy to grow and manage with minimum care. The Dwarf Pygmy Date palm tree is armed with sharp spines that are often clipped off in office situations. The tropical look of the Pygmy Date palm leaves is a valuable characteristic for the nursery tree buyer, who shops for tropical office trees that require a minimum of care.
Sylvester Palm Tree – Phoenix sylvestris
The feather-like leaves of Phoenix palm trees are all similar, however, the thin, slender trunk of the Sylvester palm tree, Phoenix sylvestris, sets it apart from the massive thick trunk of the Canary Island palm tree, Phoenix canariensis. The Sylvester palm tree, Phoenix sylvestris, is a choice specimen tree with it’s towering trunk topped and a spreading canopy of ten foot leaves. Phoenix sylvestris transplants well in small or large tree plantings, and the seeds easily sprout to form new palm trees. The Phoenix sylvestris palm tree exhibits the same cold hardy survival characteristics as the Canary Island palm tree, Phoenix canariensis, growing undamaged in Zones 7-11.

Visit TyTy Nursery to purchase the trees mentioned in this article, or many others that you may be looking for!

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Hiring a Professional Desert Plant Landscape Expert in Phoenix, Arizona

Walter — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 08:19:24 +0000

Do you live in or around Phoenix, Arizona? This article will provide you tips for hiring a professional desert plant landscape expert in Phoenix and information about plants indigenous to the area. Whether you’re looking to create a xeriscape or just go low maintenance, the following information will be beneficial to you.
Because you live in the desert, you already know that Phoenix isn’t just a sea of brown sand and tumbleweeds. Many visitors are surprised at the color and variety of plants in Arizona, those that are indigenous and those that are not. There are numerous desert plants that stay green all year long and some even produce colorful, attractive blooms.
Desert plant landscaping in Phoenix, Arizona, if done correctly, can bring both beauty and very low maintenance into your backyard. You can start by finding out your USDA zone. USDA stands for United States Department of Agriculture and its zone maps are based on plant hardiness and their ability to thrive in the lowest temperatures of the region you live in. The USDA zone for Phoenix, Arizona is 9, so be sure to choose plants that will grow well in that zone.
Most desert plants, including colorful shrubs and bushes, are hardy, drought tolerant, disease resistant and pretty easy to find. Looking for a little help? Here’s some information about a popular desert plant that will make a great addition to your desert plant landscaping in Phoenix.
Silvery Cassia, also called Cassia Phyllodinea, is a perennial that lives for many years and can endure the worst conditions the desert has to offer. This silvery shrub flowers in late winter through spring with brilliant yellow flowers.
Silvery Cassia is an evergreen-like shrub that has silvery-green, pinnate leaves with linear leaflets that are covered in grey hair. The flowers are yellow, pea-shaped and carry a heavy scent. Pods are light brown and slender when ripe. Silvery Cassia does well in the sun and is extremely drought resistant. Because of this, Silvery Cassia does not require maintenance if selected for the appropriate space, but it can be pruned if necessary after the flowering process. This plant will also attract bees, butterflies and/or birds.
If you are still unsure about what will work in your desert plant landscaping in Phoenix, there are plenty of online resources that can help you. For instance, many local landscaping companies have expertise in desert landscaping and plants that thrive in the area. They may also have a plant library that contains pictures and full descriptions of each plant. You can gather a lot of ideas from these plant libraries!
While you don’t have to be a horticulturist to create a beautiful desert landscape in your backyard, it might be better if you just leave it to the experts. Hiring a professional desert plant landscaping company in Phoenix, Arizona might just be your best bet. They can work with you to pick out the best plants that fit your taste, lifestyle and budget – and they can even help you maintain it!

John Waters is Principal of Creative Environments Design Landscape, the largest and most respected landscape design company in Arizona. Let our team work with you to design and develop plans for a desert plant landscape in Phoenix that will fit your individual style and budget.

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Canary Island Date Palm 15 Seeds Phoenix

Walter — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 07:59:53 +0000

Climate zones: 9-11
Hardy to 16 degrees
Height: 60′
15 Seeds

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Canary Island Date Palm – Phoenix canariensis

Native to the Canary Islands, the Canary Island Date Palm is a large palm with an interesting pineapple shaped leaf boots (if trimmed properly). It is a fast growing palm to 60′ with a 35-foot spread. The fronds are a green, pinnate. It can handle extreme cold; extreme heat; ocean salt air. Canariensis is a palm that can be reliably grown in Northern California and similar climates.

The Canary Island Date Palm also makes as excellent patio plant, outside during the summer and moved indoors during the winter. Or with sufficient sun if can be grown indoors, year round. When grown in a container the growth rate is greatly slowed, making it and excellent container plant.

Canary Island Date Palm 15 Seeds Phoenix

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