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• Mikey - Are there any low flow, sub-surface watering options for my lawn?

Recommendations: Ewing; Horizon; EasyTurf

• Mike - Meyer Lemon Tree not producing fruit

• Al - can he transplant his Ocotillo and pave around it for a sitting area?

Recommendation: yes, you can. and when you pave around it, use only Belgard Pavers, installed by an ICPI contractor!

• John - can he use his softener grey water for his roses?

Recommendation: As long as the water has been run through the appliances, it should be OK. But stick to mature plants.

• Peggy - are her roses getting enough water?

Recommendation: Harlow Garden's

• Josh - can he remove the bark hanging off the trunk of his Mesquite?

• Tom - where can he find a hose sprayer?

Recommendation: A&P Nursery

• Randy - needs Jacaranda tree trimming and care advice

Recommendation: It seems like the tree is probably dying, unfortunately.

Join John Harper of Harper's Nursery and John Eisenhower of Integrity Tree Service for a class on tree care. Contact Harper's for more details

• Mike - how to level out the cool-deck, by raising up a sunken section.

Recommendation: mix some cement with a little river rock to stabilize under it, rather than trying to lift it, in order to prevent cracking.

• Mike - What are your thoughts on the compressor's being installed in the same spot as the old evap coolers?

Recommendation: Intelligent Design

Callers:

Recommendation: Lyon's Roofing

• Barbara - single pane window - how to get more energy efficient?

Recommendation: Magnetite Southwest

Callers:

• Joy - Thank you, Rosie for returning my call last week!
• Steve - white stuff coming through stucco

Recommendation: Re-waterproof the inside of the water feature. Thoroseal

• Bob - hollow core door won't hold a screw for the hinges
• Dale - are overseas shipping containers restricted on residential property?

Recommendation: would recommend some sort of platform, to ensure that the soil is stable enough underneath

• Roger - lace stucco currently on the home, but wants a different option.

Recommendation: farely easy to do yourself, as long as you have the strength

• Clark - installed three remote run ceiling fans. One remote controls two different rooms at the same time...

• Talleen - Building a custom home and not sure what type of windows to choose

Recommendation: Pella hands down,every time!

Rosie would love to "teach a sermon" on the difference between referral networks!

Callers:

• Kathy - she would like to seal her porous tile

Recommendation: Phoenix Carpet Repair

• Annette - needs to maximize her kitchen space - can she build in a pie cabinet unit into the wall so it's flush with the interior wall, but protruding into the garage?

• Annette (cont.)

Recommendation: there are some work-a-rounds, but should be fine to do. Rosie Remodeling will come out to take a look and get it taken care of for you!

• Kelly - Thoughts on the E-pipe product?

Recommendation: It's a great product, but it needs to be done on the entire home - not designed for pockets.

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