Preparing Plants For Cold Radiation Frost vs. Advection Frost Like hurricanes, every cold event has a different ‘personality’. However preparing plants for cold weather doesn’t have to be tricky. When speaking of cold damage, there are two basic kinds. Frost damage occurs during windless, clear nights when heat escapes and ice forms on exposed plants,…
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What Florida Plants Blooming in November If you are new to Florida full time, you might be wondering what plants bloom through out the year. Here are a few Florida plants blooming in November. We are your Southwest Florida experts with trees and landscaping. We look forward to getting to know you and make your…
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What are Spiraling Whiteflies? They are small, winged insects that belong to the Order Hemiptera which also includes aphids, scales, and mealybugs. These insects typically feed on the underside of leaves with their “needle-like” mouthparts. Whiteflies can seriously injure host plants by sucking nutrients from the plant causing wilting, yellowing, stunting, leaf drop, or even…
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Hedge Trimming Tips for Everyone Why do hedges need to be trimmed? Hedges need to be trimmed for a variety of reasons. The first is safety. If hedges are overgrown, they may interfere with walking paths or impact infrastructure like electrical wires. How often for hedge trimming? Any hedges that don’t flower should…
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Why do I get sick after mowing the lawn? There are many reasons why you might feel sick after mowing your lawn. Mowing a lawn can be stressful for the body and can require a moderate to high level of physical activity. There are three main reasons you may feel sick after mowing the lawn:…
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Best South Florida Privacy Hedges If you want some natural privacy in your yard, a hedge is a great solution. Luckily, there are a variety of plants that thrive in South Florida. These are not the only ones available, and not all hedges do well in every yard. We suggest when planting Florida privacy hedges…
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Figuring out the right plants to add to your landscape is always challenging. You need to balance texture, colors, and size while ensuring that they can survive in your climate. However, there is an easier way to create the landscape of your dreams with less work. Xeriscape Landscaping is the answer to your problems. What…
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Many people have asked their realtor, can professional landscaping increase my home value? Let’s find out some various options to increase the value of your home. Landscaping is the easiest, maybe the most powerful, and cost effective option. Any home with professional landscaping has a greater advantage over a home that does not have professional…
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Following up on last months blog, here are 7 Florida friendly landscaping tips for all you new residents. Don’t worry, if you ever feel like it too much work to keep your property amazing all year round, give us a call. We are the top rated landscaping company and most trusted in Charlotte County. Let’s…
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So you finally made the move. Here are some new Florida resident gardening tips that you will enjoy. Let’s take a few minutes to discuss the weather, the plant zones and other helpful tips to help you live the Florida lifestyle like you have always dreamed! Of course, if you just want an amazing lawn…
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