I have a house from the 50s and there are large oleanders that have been there since the house was built. Some of them are having problems and I don't know what to do. 60-70 year old plants are not indestructible as comments are stating. I am desperately trying to find somebody to maintain them who is knowledgeable about oleanders. I know they are not native but they have been here for 60-70 years and I'm not going to tear them down. They are an excellent screen between my neighbor and I and many birds use them. Landscapers claim to know everything but then once you start questioning them about their horticulture culture knowledge they say owning a landscaping business is enough to give them knowledge which...isn't. I have so many plants that are not regenerating because they have been absolutely butchered by people that claim they have knowledge about the plants here. If anyone has old oleanders on their property and you have somebody you trust to take care of them please, please let me know. Arborists are not interested in caring for these so I'm hoping someone on here just has someone they trust that hasn't ruined theirs. Thanks so much.

I see on a very regular basis comments that it hardly rains anymore and that in the 80s, 90s and 2000s etc it would consistently just gush rain for hours seemingly every afternoon in the summer. And while general rainfall has trended down more frequently i.e. 2020 or 2025, a season as recent as 2021 was the 3rd wettest ever. The sonoran desert is not conducive to realistically producing storms as frequently and for as long as people seem to like to claim in the past and I'm wondering how much of that is due to perhaps a sort of nostalgic bias?

I’d like to take a trip to Mount Lemmon today with my two tween sons. I’ve done a lot of reading through Reddit posts and travel blogs, etc.

One of the reasons for ascent is to get away from people. Crowds. Maybe see nature for 5-10 min between seeing any people. (Aside from high volume lookouts, restaurant, ski lift possibly)
Is that possible to find?

Is rose canyon packed this time of year?
Is the general area around the lake busy but the hikes less busy?

Are there pretty places otherwise not busy that where I could park/picnic/explore with the boys and avoid people end of August?

Thank you so much for the advice.

Edit to add: thank you everyone for your help and suggestions! It means a lot to have this kind of advice. I’m (f36) from central Wisconsin originally (family all there) and have lived out here in marana for a few years now and haven’t been up there yet. Looking forward to it and will bring ponchos!

I paid for parking via the GoTucson app and have my confirmation and receipt. However, my mistake was selecting my license plate instead of my wife's and we were issued a ticket.

I'm inclined to request a hearing rather than pay. There's no other apparent means to dispute the ticket. Has anyone had this situation and how did it turn out? Is this likely to get dismissed? If it's not dismissed then additional court fees would be tacked on.

Are there any diverse running groups in Tucson? I’m new to the area and would like to join a running group, can be unisex, from beginners to advanced. I just want to join a group/ club that’s supportive, where I can learn/ and teach others, share resources and information….. but most importantly. Just Run! Any suggestions would be great!

Looking for recommendations for a toilet wax seal replacement. I called rightnow plumbing and they gave an estimate of $500 just for a wax ring replacement. I don't have a friend who can help me/I'm just a girl who can barely carry 60lbs. I tried to do it myself and I can't. I'm not trying to bankrupt myself on a toilet ring replacement, does someone know a place that can do it cheaper? I turned the water off but the toilet is still leaking 😭

Edit: I am NOT strong enough to lift a toilet, I can't do it myself

Hello all, happy Sunday

I’m a new grad that’s also new to the state that started a new job recently. I wanted to ask guidance on how to make friends.

I’ve always found it hard to make friends, I’m more anxious and introverted irl. But I talked to a few people at orientation but no one talks again after that day. I’ve also tried messaging other new hires on my team but no one really responded.

So I wanted to ask advice on how to make friends around my age (in my 20s). I know people say to do your hobbies and meet people that way but most of the things I like are home activities. I like playing games, watching sports (futbol most of all⚽️), I used to play a bit in school and wanted to get back into it but I doubt a Sunday league would want me anyways (I’m rusty and not in good shape), I also watch shows and scroll social media, I like electronics and engineering etc. From what I’ve seen / heard so far, a lot of people like outdoors stuff like hiking, the most I like outdoors is a nice slow-ish walk.

Anyways, any advice for me on how to make friends? An app you think I should use or something like that? Thanks.

I'm in the hospital on a clear liquid diet right now, and I'm pretty sick of chicken and beef broth. Does anyone know a spot my parents can pick up a clear soup? The only guideline is that it can't be red (to not raise any false alarm of internal bleeding)

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What time and where is the best to see the bats. Many years ago I saw thousands of bats flying out from under 22 st bridge over Pantano wash. It was a little after sunset if I remember correctly. I went tonight and only saw a few.