If you live in southern Florida, chances are that you were wondering what kind of flowers you can plant that are able to withstand the high amounts of heat for which the area is known. Below are five of our options that you can use that will thrive in the heat of southern Florida. Crossandra…
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Palm tree care is important especially if you are thinking about buying a palm tree If you are, there are some common mistakes that people make when they have a palm tree to consider. Below are ten mistakes that people commonly make when it comes to caring for a palm tree. Overwatering Newly Planted Palms…
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Mosquito Repelling Plants & The Benefits of Professional Landscape Design Designing you landscape in Charlotte County with mosquito repelling plants will have some effect in repelling mosquitoes from areas of your home and garden. If you are new to the area, you will quickly learn that summer rains and seasonal tides can create lots and…
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Are you looking for garden resolutions that you can do in the new year to make life even better for you and your family? Chances are that you have made resolutions for yourself. Why not make some garden resolutions for your yard and your landscape too? Below are 9 garden resolutions that you can use…
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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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