3 Ways to Create A Container Garden That Wows
Succulent plants are a fast and easy way to add life to a room, patio or backyard. Succulents don’t need a lot of work or know-how to keep alive. They do well inside your home, in a flower pot or outside in a porch planter. The more popular larger succulents include cactuses, aloe vera and […]
The 3 Best Lawns for Dogs in Florida
Likely, your dog is another highly valued member of your family. Sometimes (like the rest of us) he does not follow the rules. He makes a mess of your lawn just by being a dog. Choosing the best lawn types for dogs and following a few rules below will help. You will be able to […]
5 Palm Trees That Thrive in Florida
When you think of Florida what are some things that come to mind? The Florida sun, beaches, alligators? Palm trees? Definitely! Palm trees are Florida’s pride and joy. The technical term for these plants is Arecaceae. They are perennial flowering plants. The Arecaceae come in many different forms but the most well-known and valued is […]
Landscape Ideas For Your Central Florida Front Yard
There is truly nothing quite as pleasing as a beautifully landscaped house. Choosing to landscape your yard is a great decision and adds value to your home. However, landscaping in Central Florida presents its own unique challenges. You might be asking yourself some of the following questions: How does the climate and weather in Florida […]
Aloe Vera: Nature’s Healer
“Just put some aloe on it.” Fans of the TV sitcom “Seinfeld” will recall this advice as being the call of the unconcerned dermatologist. While we certainly value the work dermatologists do and, in no way wish to minimize their vocation, you have to admit that this is a pretty good line. Aloe vera has […]
Winter Cleanup: Tree Pruning When the Weather Gets Cold
The weather here in Florida made headlines around the country last month. Temperatures in the low 40s across the state not only lead to an increase in jacket sales, it also saw an additional strange phenomenon: iguanas falling out of trees! While this change in the weather and the subsequent happenings surrounding it was a silly […]
Weeds: The Unwanted Neighbors
If you think about your lawn as a neighborhood, weeds are the new neighbors that no one likes. They play loud music, their dog barks constantly, and they don’t bother keeping their house in good condition. Neighbors like this can not only be annoying, they can also cause property values to plummet. Weeds are very […]
Getting Rid of Garden Pests
No gardener wants to deal with invasive pests that may inhabit their yard. This is especially true with garden pests in Central Florida, as we certainly have our fair share. No matter how big or how small, pests can wreak havoc on an otherwise healthy lawn and/or garden. In an effort to help you keep […]
Hiring the Best Landscape Contractor for Your HOA
Maybe it’s because you care about your neighbors and your neighborhood. Maybe you got roped into it because no one else would volunteer. Whatever the reason may be, if you find yourself in charge of your neighborhood’s HOA you will have your work cut out for you. Dealing with city and/or county officials, neighbor disputes, […]
Outsourcing Your Commercial Landscaping Needs
Outsourcing. A dirty word to some business owners and a complete and total necessity to others. From payroll to digital marketing, chances are that both large and small businesses outsource at least some of their work to someone else. Outsourcing commercial landscape services is no exception. While some business owners may balk at the idea […]
