Pruning for high monsoon storm winds.  Designed to have the wind blow thru it.  Avoiding ‘lion tailing’.

The Duckbill system for staking trees.  Another method beside standard cables to stabilize young trees.

Discussion of a staking method called stapling.  Entirely on the ground without cables so you don’t see it.

Consider a tree risk assessment.  Finding signs of weaknesses from the roots to the branches.

Its Palo Verde Root Borer Beetle season.  How they develop from larva eating the tree root to digging out and flying to mate.  Is there cause for concern?