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Verticillium and Cinnamon Mold Detected Throughout Phoenix Area
If you’ve noticed the sudden and rapid death of many trees across the Valley this summer, you’re not alone. We went from an extremely wet cool season to an extremely hot and dry warm season this year. Extreme weather patterns like these often cause weakened immune systems in non-native plant species, which lead to the […]
The Tuna Can Test: How Efficient Are Your Sprinklers?
Irrigation sprinklers for turf typically spray out in one direction, in ranges of 30, 60, 90, 180, 270, or 360 degrees, depending on the brand and model. Many sprinklers automatically rotate with water pressure to reach even more surface area. How do you know if your sprinklers are covering as much of the surface area […]
Dethatching Defined – Improving Arizona Turf in the Late Summer
Dethatching DefinedIt’s August, and your summer Bermudagrass should have grown in nicely by now. If it is still looking thin and patchy with areas of brown in between, your turf may be suffering the effects of too much thatch accumulation. Another good indication of thatch buildup is that the grass has a bouncy feel when […]
What’s That Crusty Buildup on my Arizona Irrigation Drip?
Have you ever looked at your yard on a hot Arizona summer day only to notice that one of your plants is suddenly wilted and dying after being perfectly fine for years? One of the most common problems we experience with our drip irrigation systems in the Valley of the Sun is the eventual, and […]
Leave Young Trees Staked Through Monsoon Season
The heavy winds characteristic of summer monsoon storms in Arizona threaten to damage young trees. Young trees have often not developed trunk strength or a root system extensive enough to withstand the winds. We therefore stake them to protect them not only from wind, but also from people, traffic, equipment, animals and other hazards.Stake Your […]
Beautiful Start to the Summer at the ELS Wholesale Nursery!
It’s about to officially be summer, which means the tens of thousands of plants at the ELS Wholesale Nursery are looking great!You can slide through the images to the right for just a few selections of the truly massive quantities of beautiful shrubs, trees, and succulents grown in-house for use in the many developments being […]
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