When I bought my house 25 years ago, the original owner had the front and back yards tastefully landscaped. The extreme Phoenix Summers have challenged even the most drought-tolerant plants. I have lost five palm trees, two desert spoons, and a Ficus tree. Add to this list: my Jacaranda tree. It produced beautiful purple flowers. However, it could not survive the Summer of 2024, the hottest year in recorded history. I will wait until Fall before I buy a new tree, and I am considering getting another Jacaranda.

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250 Steps an Hour for 13 Hours: 2 of 7 Days
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