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June 29, 2013

8:00 AM | OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR

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Segment 1

(running time 11:32)

Segment 2

(running time 6:56)

Segment 3

(running time 12:39)

Segment 4

(running time 6:42)

Weekly Gardening Tip with Jay Harper of Harper’s Nurseries

This week’s tip is about insulating your plants to keep them cool. Make sure your plants can beat the heat.

Caller

Michelle, has mature Ash Trees. How does she adjust her watering schedule for heat and put them on their own valve

Caller (cont. from last segment)

Michelle, has mature Ash Trees. How does she adjust her watering schedule for heat and put them on their own valve

Recommendation: Yes, on their own valve

Greg, wants to know about pavers around his tree. Is he creating a heat wall
Gloria, Bird of Paradise bloom, she waters, then they don’t open

Caller

KC, has three citrus trees. Has more fruit, but yellowing leaves on his Grapefruit

Recommendation: Small amounts of citrus fertilizer, take the leaves to your local nursery,A & P Nursery

Where can he get a Pineapple Palm

Recommendation: Harper’s Nursery

Greg, does he need to pour a concrete foundation to set pavers

Recommendation: Marvel or Superlite Block, covering your concrete with overlay paver, then continue with pavers beyond the concrete. Belgard Pavers in Noche stays cool

Kristy, has a Jacaranda that froze and now is not flowering

Recommendation: Depends on how many hard freezes it has been through. Desert Willow is a nice alternative

Caller

Susie wants to know if she should fertilize her Fig Tree

Recommendation: Give it just a bit of Start and Grow Fertilizer now, about Labor Day fertilize with Citrus Food

has a Sable Palm and Hibiscus. Is she watering too much at 8 minutes a day

Recommendation: longer and less often with the watering

9:00 AM | On The House Hour

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Segment 1

(running time 11:58)

Segment 2

(running time 6:48)

Segment 3

(running time 12:16)

Segment 4

(running time 6:49)

Special Co-Host in the Studio: Dennis Rodenburg from Thermal Advantage

Interview with Erica Pederson, Communication Coordinator for Local First AZ

Independents Week, June 30-July 7

Caller

Neil, needs guidance on insulating the floor of his mountain home
Dennis, does he need a vapor barrier

Recommendation: We say yes

John, just had a energy audit and he needs more insulation blown in. Does he close off his up ducts

Recommendation: cont. in next segment

10:00 AM | Open Home Hour

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Segment 1

(running time 12:15)

Segment 2

(running time 6:31)

Segment 3

(running time 12:21)

Segment 4

(running time 6:45)

Special Co-Host in the Studio: Dennis Rodenburg from Thermal Advantage

Caller

Rebecca, does her pressure regulator need to be replaced

Recommendation: Sounds like she’s okay, Rosie will check with our Rosie Certified Plumbers

Ronald, should he seal his grout

Recommendation: Yes, have it cleaned then color sealed. Saran Wrap over the tile before adding sealant, Phoenix Carpet Repair

Evie, has a question about insulation for her windows

City of Phoenix supports Foam Insulation

Caller

Lloyd, remodeling his block home. Is getting ready to seal the home up. What is the best insulation practice for west facing garage

Recommendation: Rosie will go by and look

Marla, recently added attic insulation. Should he leave her attic door open for better ventilation

Three Points on Water Treatment

Make sure they are certified by Arizona Water Quality Association
Don’t buy into Scare Tactics
Use a Rosie Certified Water Treatment Specialist in Phoenix, Tucson and Northern AZ

Continued from last segment:

Marla, recently added attic insulation. Should he leave her attic door open for better ventilation

Recommendation: Yes, leave the door open for better ventilation

Paul, vinyl clad windows. What are our thoughts. Also, his water heater is 20 years old, does he replace

Recommendation: Pella makes a good vinyl window, steel reinforced; Fiberglass Windows are our favorite; Woods Plumbing in Tucson for the Water Heater

James, what about R value and insulation

Recommendation: Get low value R value with Foam Insulation

Travel Arizona Staycation Register Here: This month’s winner: Roger Erickson

Fewer Pests are reported with Foam Insulation

Call Dennis, 888-329-0289, Thermal Advantage

Rosie’s Holistic Approach to Comfort:

Whole House Energy Audit
Low hanging fruit: Caulking, weather stripping, foam insulation
Buy your Energy Cheaper: Energy Management Computer from Advanced Home Systems

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8:00 AM | OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR

9:00 AM | On The House Hour

10:00 AM | Open Home Hour

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