As landscape professionals, the weather is one of the biggest challenges that we must face. Here in Florida, we are grateful to have mostly beautiful weather, year-round. But frost in Florida is a real thing—and it has the potential to be damaging to plants. If you’ve experienced this—or are worried about it in the future—then […]
As Spring rolls around you might be thinking about what spring services will benefit your landscape the most. Getting your property in great shape can be a lot of work—but it’s worth it as the pay off means spending more time outside and enjoying your property to the fullest. A great-looking landscape also boosts curb […]
Many of you have asked about pruning your frost-bitten plants or when are we going to prune the brown/dead off of your plants that are frost-bitten. The information below highlights best practices for managing frost-bitten plants. If you currently have a lawn maintenance agreement with us, we will prune your plants based on the best […]
Many North Florida homeowners do not want to lose any of their beautiful St Augustine grass to Lawn Pests; such as insects and worms which are very common throughout Central Florida. They can leave your lawn looking brown, or full of holes and in some cases, permanently kill all the grass or leave large bare […]
Drift roses were created in response to increased consumer demand for smaller, everblooming plants. These plants fit a special niche in the shrub rose market. While Drift roses are not “everblooming,” they sure do produce an abundance of flowers during their blooming cycles from early April through November. They’re from Conard-Pyle/Star Roses, the same folks […]
Crape Myrtles are cultivated worldwide, most often in tropical and subtropical climates where the warm weather helps them to thrive and show off their outstanding beauty. These plants are often used as colorful hedges or privacy screens, while larger plants make amazing focal points and eye-catching specimens in any landscape. Smaller varieties may even be […]
The Sago Palm is hardy and easy to care for, which makes it a great indoor potted plant for beginners and experienced plant owners. It’s not actually a palm but a cycad (a prehistoric family of plants), though its palm-like leaves make it easy to see how this little guy got its nickname. It is […]
Whether you’re replanting an existing lawn or choosing grass for a newly constructed landscape, you might be wondering: What type of grass is best for my Florida property? You’ve probably seen fine, thin, dark-green grass that feels like soft carpet to the touch. This is Zoysia grass, and there are several different varieties. St. Augustine […]
We all have that one friend whose backyard is built perfect for hosting. A great place to have drinks with some friends or family over for the weekend, they have it made. One weekend after enjoying a cookout on a breezy summer night, you wish you could have this luxury for yourself. Luckily for you, […]
Hedges are planted to delineate property lines or to fence off a certain area of your yard. Compared to other landscaping, hedges are low maintenance. They do, however, require regular trimming to keep them healthy and vibrant. We wanted to put together some best practices if you are wondering how to trim hedges yourself or […]