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Hydretain - What is It and Why Should I Use It?

Deborah Munoz-Chacon

Jul 27, 20220 min read

Hydretain - What is It and Why Should I Use It?

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Save Irrigation Water, Save Money on Your Water Bill

Deborah Munoz-Chacon

Jul 19, 20221 min read

Save Irrigation Water, Save Money on Your Water Bill

Irrigation is a big part of the water usage at a home, homeowners association or commercial property. Save water and money with these...

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5 Ways to Save Your Landscape from Drought and Water Wasting

Deborah Munoz-Chacon

Jul 17, 20224 min read

5 Ways to Save Your Landscape from Drought and Water Wasting

Image by ivabalk from Pixabay In the midst of a heat wave, water scarcity, and frequent heat alerts, it’s understandable that you might...

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Troubleshooting Drip Irrigation Problems

Deborah Munoz-Chacon

Jul 13, 20221 min read

Troubleshooting Drip Irrigation Problems

July is Smart Irrigation Month A drip irrigation system is a good way to water your landscape plants and conserve water. Their biggest...

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Deborah Munoz-Chacon

Jul 12, 20221 min read

Drip Irrigation Leaks Got You Down?

Not All Drip Irrigation Poly Lines are Created Equal The harsh Arizona summers take a toll on drip irrigation poly lines. Thin-walled...

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Maintain your irrigation system & consider high-value upgrades: Why & how often?

Deborah Munoz-Chacon

Jul 10, 20222 min read

Maintain your irrigation system & consider high-value upgrades: Why & how often?

July is Smart Irrigation Month. It's also monsoon season in Arizona. It's time to think about your irrigation system. Irrigation systems...

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Deborah Munoz-Chacon

Jul 8, 20221 min read

July is Smart Irrigation Month

Today's Smart Irrigation Tip

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Deborah Munoz-Chacon

Jul 6, 20221 min read

How to Prepare Your Home for Drought

Image by Sven Lachmann from Pixabay Check out the recent Redfin article we were featured in: How to Prepare Your Home for Drought As...

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Summer Gardening Tips for Weed Control: Keep Your Yard Looking Great!

Deborah Munoz-Chacon

Jun 27, 20224 min read

Summer Gardening Tips for Weed Control: Keep Your Yard Looking Great!

Weed control is essential for the success of your summer garden and yard during monsoon season in Arizona, especially if you have a...

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5 Tips To Turn Your Home's Backyard Into a Rainwater Harvesting System

Deborah Munoz-Chacon

Jun 19, 20223 min read

5 Tips To Turn Your Home's Backyard Into a Rainwater Harvesting System

When it comes to water conservation and usage, a lot of attention has been paid to indoor water use. But what about your home’s outdoor...

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The Monsoon: How It Affects Arizona's Landscape

Deborah Munoz-Chacon

Jun 15, 20224 min read

The Monsoon: How It Affects Arizona's Landscape

Photo by PuppypawsAZ on Pixabay You can’t escape the weather, especially in the state of Arizona. It’s hot and dry for almost half the...

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Deborah Munoz-Chacon

May 30, 20223 min read

Landscaping Tips To Save You Water

Image Source: Unsplash In the arid Southwest, water is a precious resource. As landscapers and homeowners scramble to adopt practices...

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10 Steps to a Successful Spring Planting - Getting It Right the First Time

Deborah Munoz-Chacon

May 18, 20223 min read

10 Steps to a Successful Spring Planting - Getting It Right the First Time

Who doesn't love springtime? And, seeing all the colorful plants and trees blooming with bright color flowers tells us that its time to...

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How To Become Better at Shrub Pruning in One Easy Lesson

Deborah Munoz-Chacon

Apr 1, 20222 min read

How To Become Better at Shrub Pruning in One Easy Lesson

When Shrub Pruning Goes Wrong There's a common misconception that shrubs should be sheared into geometric shapes. Circles are the most...

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Fall In Love With These Three Spring-Blooming Small Desert trees

Deborah Munoz-Chacon

Mar 1, 20221 min read

Fall In Love With These Three Spring-Blooming Small Desert trees

The month of March marks the beginning of Spring planting season in Arizona. It's the time to spruce up your landscaping with new plants...

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The Number One Reason You Should Do Spring Shub Rejuvination Pruning

Deborah Munoz-Chacon

Feb 24, 20222 min read

The Number One Reason You Should Do Spring Shub Rejuvination Pruning

Hard pruning can help to rejuvenate old woody shrubs. Here's what you need to know before attempting to do it.

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Three Christmas Tree Tips: Secrets For the Perfect Christmas Tree

Deborah Munoz-Chacon

Dec 20, 20212 min read

Three Christmas Tree Tips: Secrets For the Perfect Christmas Tree

Most people want the look and smell of a real Christmas tree. Real trees outsell fake trees by a greater than 3 to 1 margin. With that...

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Deborah Munoz-Chacon

Aug 12, 20211 min read

Lazy Day Landscaping Tips

This is for the gardener who wants to enjoy their time in their yard while doing less work.

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Deborah Munoz-Chacon

Aug 2, 20211 min read

9 Desert Landscaping Tips for August

The desert isn't a dry desolate place in the summer. The monsoon rains make it a place teaming with life. There is plenty that you can do...

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Deborah Munoz-Chacon

Jul 28, 20211 min read

Thirsty Desert Plants Love Rainwater

Arizona and much of the Southwest has been in a drought. The monsoon rains have been a welcome relief this summer. Do you notice that...

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Water Scarcity: A Growing Concern for Arizona Homeowners & HOA's

Grow More, Spend Less: Your Smart Guide to a Budget-Friendly Garden Paradise

Making the Most of Your Desert Container Garden: When and How to Refresh Your Potted Paradise