10 Aug

Three Ways to Create Your Own Tropical Paradise

Own Tropical Paradise

Create Your Own Tropical Paradise

If you’re like so many other Americans who are watching their wallets and trying not to spend on big ticket items like cars, vacations, and electronics, then you probably know the value of a “stay-cation,” a vacation that you can take without going anywhere. Rather than spend money on the plane tickets, hotel rooms, rental cars, and overpriced food just to visit the tropics for a week, why not create your own tropical paradise right in your own backyard? One that you can enjoy every day for no charge!

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15 Jul

The Four Best Landscaping Ideas Out There

Landscaping Ideas

Landscaping Ideas

Most homeowners are trapped in a curious contradiction in which they want a beautiful yard but rarely go outside to enjoy their beautiful and impressive landscaping. In fact, a recent survey indicates that adults spend less than 15 minutes per week out in their yards! If you fall into this category, perhaps it is because you’re missing certain landscaping elements that could help you go outside and feel comfortable and relaxed landscaping ideas are sure to lure you outside in no time. Read More

20 Jun

The Most Prevalent Landscaping Mistakes

Prevalent Landscaping Mistakes

Prevalent Landscaping Mistakes

Landscaping has the ability to transform the appearance of any home and make it look more expensive, sophisticated, and appealing than it did before. However, there are a number of prevalent landscaping mistakes that might be standing in the way of your curb appeal. Take a look and see if any of these sound familiar to you.

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10 Jun

Three Undeniable Reasons to Hire Landscapers This Season

Hire Landscapers

Three Undeniable Reasons to Hire Landscapers

There are some things in life that are simply better left to the professionals. Despite Pinterest’s inspiring pictures that might make you feel ready to undertake a major DIY project, the professionals are considered trusted experts for good reason. When it comes to landscaping your home, you are bound to be dramatically happier with the results when a botanical guru is in charge a reason to hire landscapers. If you need some convincing, here are three compelling reasons to drop those bags of mulch and pick up the phone. Read More

15 May

Watch Out for This Palm Tree Infection in Tampa

Palm Tree Infection

Palm Tree Infection

TPPD sounds like an acronym for some type of fatal heart disease, but it’s actually Texas Phoenix Palm Decline, and its recent spread to Florida is threatening palm trees around Tampa Bay. If you live in or near Tampa Bay, you may notice palm trees being cut down in their prime for what seems like no reason, but in truth these trees are succumbing to TPPD, the tree disease with no known cure.

What is TPPD?

It was only ten years ago that lethal yellowing was the only known palm disease in Florida caused by parasites and pathogens called phytoplasmas. In particular, phytoplasmas are unculturable bacterium with no cell wall. Texas Phoenix Palm Decline is now another known palm disease caused by this phenomenon, but it’s unknown how it arrived in Florida. Read More

15 Apr

Making Your Yard a Tropical Paradise

Your Yard

Making Your Yard a Tropical Paradise

The world is filled with stunning, beautiful, incredible landscapes. Rocky coasts, endless green fields, and of course, the unforgettable sunny tropics. If you don’t want to spend a fortune on airfare and resort fees in order to relax in a tropical environment, you can transform your yard into your personal tropical paradise. All it takes is some clever landscaping!

What’s the Magic of the Tropics?
Caribbean destinations offer a sense of serenity and adventure. The colors, architecture, plant life, and more all contribute to a unique and priceless experience. As you create your own backyard wonderland, the key is to make sure that you blend the right type of plantslike palms, orchids, and bromeliadswith the furniture and decor that work together to scream “paradise!” Read More

15 Mar

4 Great Commercial Landscaping Ideas

Commercial Landscaping IdeasCommercial Landscaping Ideas

Just as the right landscaping can transform a residential property and provide incredible curb appeal, strategic commercial landscaping ideas are able to totally alter customer and employee experience in the best of ways. These tips can help guide you on the path to successful commercial landscaping, especially with a professional by your side.

Begin With the Entry Way

The entry way to your business, whether it’s a hotel, restaurant, or store, should be a beautiful focal point. This is done best with the low, bright colors of flowers, grasses, bulbs, and other nice features. A subtle contract to the low color, like two parallel trees, can create a unique addition to an unforgettable and welcoming entrance. Read More

15 Feb

Landscaping Secrets from the Pros

Landscaping Secrets Landscaping Secrets

A beautiful home deserves beautiful landscaping. It’s well known that expertly done landscaping can completely transform a home’s appearance and boost curb appeal instantly. From simple measures like using a variety of plants to more complex techniques like incorporating a natural waterfall, the professionals know all about the landscaping secrets to create an unforgettable landscape.

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15 Jan

A Palm Tree that Waters Itself?

Waters Itself

A Palm Tree that Waters Itself?

Some people are born with an intuition for plants and gardening, like the grandmother who cherishes her garden and can nurture any flower back to health from the brink of death. Others can kill a plant by looking at it the wrong way. For those in the latter group, the lodoicea maldivica, or coco de mer palm tree is the answer to your prayers. This palm tree waters itself and even fertilize itself. Even the most dismal gardener can handle watching this beauty thrive! Read More

20 Dec

The Most Important Elements of Palm Tree Care

Elements of Palm Tree CareElements of Palm Tree Care

If you live in a warm or mild climate, chances are you have or currently enjoy the perks of incorporating palm trees into your outdoor landscaping. These evergreen tropical plants usually contain a single trunk and either fan shaped or feather shaped leaves. While palms are fairly low maintenance, elements of palm tree care must occur to ensure the trees grow to their full maturity and don’t succumb to a disease. Read More