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February 13, 2021

8:00 AM | OUTDOOR LIVING HOUR

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John Eisenhower and Sarah Maitland talk about the Tree Of The Month:  The Twisted Myrtle!  Shrub-like tree, evergreen, nice accent for landscape.

Topic on soil analysis.  A good starting place to know the break down of what’s in the soil before you need to add anything to help trees grow better.

Collecting a sample by digging 6 inches deep in random spots around the yard.  Mix them together for an analysis.

Soil analysis testing places:  IAS Labs Motts Lab University Of Arizona Soil Analysis

Arizona Landscape Contractors Association

9:00 AM | On The House Hour

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John Eisenhower and Sarah Maitland join in the conversation on landscaping with native plants and trees to attract birds, pollinators and wildlife!

John explains why backing off pruning trees and leaving the leaf litter on the ground can benefit wildlife attraction.

Tree suggestion:  The Desert Ironwood.  Dramatic bloomers, hearty tree.  Details the tallest known Ironwood off Carefree Highway.   Others include Mesquite and Palo Verde.  Mesquite pods are food for wildlife

10:00 AM | Open Home Hour

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Results of the Tree-via contest.

Rosie answers listener questions and details on home warranty insurance.  Filling in a sunken room.  Replacing a water heater with a tank or tankless heater.   And after a lady saved $80 a month Super Cooling her home in the summer, Rosie explains to new listeners the Super Cooling method to your home.

2/13/21 (running time 8-11AM)

Outdoor Living Hour: Talking Trees

John Eisenhower of Integrity SavATree joins us! We’ll be talking about #SoilAnalysis and the Tree of the Month: #TwistedMyrtle

On the House Hour: Native Plants That Will Attract A Bounty Of Birds & Butterflies

Part of what makes living in Arizona so alluring is the abundance of wildlife that our native trees, plants, and cacti attract. Each of the examples given are water-efficient, easy to maintain, and will add beautiful color and dimension to your landscape. No need for multiple bird feeders to attract birds and butterflies to your property. There will be no shortage of visitors with these trees, plants, and cacti…

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Homeowner Topic: Open Home!

Weekly To-Do: Consider Upgrading to #Dimmers | Replacing a traditional light switch with a lighting dimmer switch can set the ambiance for a romantic dinner, a meditation space, TV watching, a party, or whatever activity you want to set the mood for.

Tune-In! There are many benefits to converting from the basic on/off switches to dimmers that you may not have considered.

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