Tree Care
Why Mesquite Trees Fail in Mesa — And How to Save Them
Mesa mesquite trees are some of the most misunderstood trees in the East Valley. Most "tree death" we see is preventable with one soil intervention.
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Knowledge Center
Ecosystem & Plant Care Guides for
East Valley Homeowners
Everything you need to know about pest control, Arizona tree health, desert organic gardening, and soil building — written by the Bug & Bloom team.
Pest Control
Scorpion Control in Gilbert AZ — What Actually Works
Gilbert is scorpion country. Here's how we handle Arizona bark scorpions without the chemical spray-and-pray approach.
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Tree Care
How to Save a Dying Lemon Tree in Phoenix
Citrus decline is the #1 call we get from Mesa and Gilbert homeowners. Iron chlorosis, alkaline soil, and inconsistent watering are usually the culprits.
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Organic Gardening
Year-Round Organic Vegetable Gardening in Gilbert AZ
The East Valley has two growing seasons and year-round mild weather. Here's the planting calendar and soil system that makes it work.
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Organic Fertilizing
Compost Tea for Arizona Soil — A Complete Guide
Arizona caliche soil is hostile to plants. Compost tea is one of the fastest ways to rebuild microbial populations and make nutrients bioavailable.
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Organic Fertilizing
Organic Fertilizing Schedule for East Valley Landscapes
Timing organic fertilizer to Arizona's two growing seasons — and the brutal summer dormancy — is different from anywhere else in the country.
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