Author: Southwest Trees and Turf
Nativegrass and Groundcover Utilization when Turfgrass is Removed
By Kai Umeda There is increasing interest by golf course superintendents and residential/commercial landscapers to consider native grasses and/or new multi-use groundcovers that require less water and management inputs when replacing turfgrass. Golf courses are reducing turf in non-play areas…
Edible Elderberry
By Dr. Jacqueline A. Soule More clients today are asking for edible landscaping, and a number now also ask for pollinator friendly landscaping. To top it off, many want native plants, and low water options. Not to worry – there…
A Letter from Editor Helen M. Stone
“If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.” -Eppie Lederer, aka Ann Landers Have you ever attended Desert Green? If you have, thank you! I’m hoping that you will agree that it’s one of the best education values for green…
Look Out Into the Forest: Shaking the Money Tree
By Rose Epperson Long before my family began working in the tree care, my father, a top salesman for Eastman Kodak, got a chuckle as he left for work on Monday morning proclaiming “I’m off to shake the money tree.” …
Extreme Gardening: Designing with Desert Plants
By Judith Phillips Gardening is an extreme sport in the arid Southwest, a place of remarkable variety in native species and ecological niches. While not all native plants transition well to gardens, the most beautiful, resilient and adaptable natives are…
Repel Mosquitoes with Landscape Plants
Zika virus is the latest mosquito borne illness to garner worldwide headlines, but it is not the only one. Zika virus is transmitted by the bites of infected mosquitoes and so are many other deadly and debilitating diseases including West…
A Message from Editor Helen M. Stone
“Lord, there ain’t no cure for the summertime blues…” – Howling Wolf Except maybe fall. (So mark your calendar for October 20-21 for Desert Green at Texas Station. I can almost guarantee perfect weather by then!). But we can all…
Looking Out Into the Forest: See What Really Matters
The most important single ingredient in the formula of success is knowing how to get along with people. — Theodore Roosevelt By Rose Epperson We spent so much time looking inward in our organizations. Bogged down with the daily…
Job Opening: ITSI Climber Position
Integrity Tree Service is seeking experienced tree climbers to join our team. Primary responsibilities are quality pruning and tree removal skills. A printable employment application is available at www.itreeservice.com. Resumes may be sent by fax to 602-788-0006…