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Segment 1 (running time 11:24)
- Today is the last average day of frost - time to prune those trees with frost damage.
- There is definitely a right and wrong way to prune.
- Start with a scratch test!
Join John and John Jay Harper of Harper's Nurseries for a pruning class
- Also time to fertilize - follow the directions...you can over-fertilizer!
Rosie wants to know about compost tea?
Callers:
- Dwayne- orange tree's leaves curling in but seems to have no other issue.
Segment 2 (running time 7:25)
- Kathy - Mexican Lime tree. Stopped producing fruit
Special Guest: Melinda Meyers of Milorganite. How can you instill your love of gardening to the next generation? Have you checked out the Dee Weeder?
Segment 3 (running time 13:34)
Callers:
- Susan - lemon tree roots broke through the whiskey barrel it was planted in
Tree Tip: Time to spray your olive trees before the fruit starts to show up! John and Rosie disagree on the beauty of an olive tree.
Check the calendar listing of Harper's NurseryHave you considered a pond as part of your garden?
Segment 4 (running time 6:33)
- Don't throw away those leaves you're raking up!
- If you have highly acidic soil, use your fireplace ashes!
I want to move a Saguaro - what should I do?
Prune everything - this is prime time for trimming almost any plant you have.
Segment 1 (running time 11:57)
Callers:
- Al - attic vent is letting in water
Segment 2 (running time 6:48)
Thank you to our loyal listeners who have made us #1 referral network for the 5th year in a row! Vote for next year here!
Callers:
- Donna - crack in the drywall on the roof. What is this?
Segment 3 (running time 13:05)
Callers:
- Scott - roofer suggested different vents, and I think it may have made the electrical bill go up.
Recommendation: It's probably not the attic - only 10% of your utility bill can be attributed to your attic heat. Call Advanced Home Systems instead
- Richard - Corian counter top cracking at seam
Recommendation:Northern Arizona Woodworking
- Jim - roof collapsing
Recommendation: Arizona Foundation Solutions
Segment 4 (running time 6:41)
- R-38 insulation is the only money you should put into it. Give Banker Insulation a call.
Why is Rosie on the House Referral Network the best?
Segment 1 (running time 12:31)
Have you noticed the up-tick in remodeling around your neighborhood?
Callers:
- Dave - mixing valve in shower does not work.
Recommendation: Stampede Plumbing; Thunderbird Plumbing
Segment 2 (running time 6:06)
If you are buying, be wary of buying a flipped home
Always use a reputable, licensed contractor and pull all necessary permits
Segment 3 (running time 13:37)
1) bought low
2) stayed put through the down turn
3) deferred maintenance due to down turn
So, for those that are remodeling, which is more valuable - a kitchen or a bathroom model?
- The master bathroom, then the kitchen!
Don't count on doing a remodel to raise the value of your home. You will get the biggest return by doing the work you want done.
Have you read Rosie's Buyer's Guide?
Segment 4 (running time 6:46)
Callers:
- Olga -1949 home completely original. Needs electrician, and pool builder. And how should I go about pulling permits for my projects?
Recommendation: Postorino Pools; Desert Sun Pools; The Mighty Electrician; Austin Electric