Edward 'Eddie' Celaya is a Multimedia Journalist here at KGUN9.
Southern Arizona's scorching heat necessitates desert xeriscaping, including native bushes and trees, like mesquites. But ongoing challenges posed by homelessness are evident throughout Pima County, particularly at a Circle K on Tucson's South Side, where a local landscaping company has taken steps to manage the impact.'One of the big reasons is the homeless issue that occurs at this store,' said Patrick Coco, owner of Desert Clean and Green.
One homeless individual, Daniel Pulos, expressed the importance of the trees for those living on the streets. 'You got record heat out here. And look at all the shade!' Pulos said, gesturing to the trees. 'It's burning out here, man.'Despite the need for shade, the landscaping operation continued, with Coco noting the challenges faced by his employees. 'We had to ask to leave so we could perform our duties,' Coco explained.
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