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John with Integrity Tree Service brought Steven Price from the Arizona Tree Council and Donna DeFrancesco from Water Use It Wisely with him and we talk trees!
Tree of the Week:
Callers:
Recommendation - His temps are probably too cool for the palo blanco, so a eucalyptus might work and we share a few more. (desert willow) Click here for suggestions.
**John demonstrates how to de-seed a pomegranate in 2 minutes or less! It's very easy! Watch his video, here.
John shares how he discovered his pomegranate de-seeding method. Listen....so interesting!!
Callers:
Recommendation - For frost sensitive trees, it's probably too late in the year. (Rule of thumb: December 1st is the last day) Wait until April, unless it's a deciduous tree.
Recommendation - To cover 2 stories, the oleander is a good bet. Possibly a shoestring acacia too. Be careful to avoid trees with a lot of debris. Think about a vine on a trellis too.
Recommendation - Pruning up off the ground 6 inches or so would be fine. Citrus likes to be left alone. (Pruning citrus this time of year is not the best time to do it.)
Recommendation - If he plans on doing this every year, think about a permanent hook through the tree. Be careful! But, a small nail shouldn't ruin the tree. Rope isn't a bad idea, either. We share plenty of ideas. Take a listen!
Recommendation - A certified arborist is the right place to start. The particular saguaro, the crested saguaro is very rare. We would not recommend giving it away. It's worth a ton of $$$!!!
With so many tree experts in-studio, we talk tree selection and how to take care of the Christmas Tree!
Thanks to John Eisenhower. If you have tree questions, visit Integrity Tree Service!
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We talk about shopping LOCAL for the Holiday's. Go to Local First Arizona and build Arizona's Economy & shop local!
Callers:
Recommendation - We discuss the pros and cons of a heat pump vs. gas heat vs. standard ac and heating combo units. In Tucson, call Intelligent Design Air Conditioning & Heating.
Tip: Buying propane in bulk when it's cheaper, during the off-season will save you money. In Northern Arizona, call Dave at Barrett Propane)
Callers:
Recommendation - There are a lot of options and we walk through his options. The wall is backed up against a garage, so he needs to be careful about fire ratings requirements.
*We share a story about how Rosie listener's save big $$$ with PPG Paints!
We cover "Ladder Safety" and what you can do to stay safe hanging Christmas lights or working in dangerous situations.
Caller:
Recommendation - We bring in Von in with East Valley Floors to help. He's on an Arizona Staycation to the Polar Express via The Train! It sounds like an acidic drink, like lemonade. He would start with a mild cleaner and then move up to an increasingly abrasive.
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Callers:
Recommendation - Visit a PPG store and they'll give him advice on the right paint type and how to prep the surface first.
*We talk about keeping your credit and checking accounts safe while you're shopping for the holiday's. Ken with Data Doctors recommends using your credit card for everything, NOT a debit card. Local vendors that use the phone adapter c.c. scanner is the safest bet. Ken doesn't know of a single case of theft from the phone charges.
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Romey's Digital Newsroom:
Recommendation - Probably not....some situations call for the reusable filter, but in virtually every situation a simple 1 inch pleated paper filter that is replace monthly. Clogged filters "choke" your intake on the ac/heating unit, making it work harder than it should.
(Tip: A nice rule of thumb, replace the filter every time you pay your monthly utility bill)
Recommendation - Avoid stepping on them if at all possible, but if he has to, step in the valley's not the peaks.
Recommendation - Use a "parrot clip" that is designed for his exact situation!
Caller:
Recommendation - This sounds like a perfect fit for her.....go for it! Call Stampede Plumbing.
Callers:
Recommendation - We talk with Charlie about his situation, square footage and how they use energy. It sounds like he's getting a great deal and has nothing to worry about.
*Romey talks about current events to attend during the holiday season here in Arizona!
The crew talks more about events across Arizona during the Holiday's!!!
Callers:
Recommendation - With a balanced payment scheduled, it's hard to investigate what's happening with your energy. The spikes in payments help you identify a problem and gifts you immediate information, monthly.
**We share our opinion on Smart Meters from the utility companies.
Recommendation - We walk him though how to investigate the problem and a few tricks to try. Call Daryl at A-Authentic Garage and he should be able to help.
Listen for advice on common tipping etiquette for contractor's, gardener's and the service providers at your home.
(Jennifer shares tips on keeping your pets safe during the holiday's)
Listen for more event's happening in Arizona this month, including events at the London Bridge Resort.
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