15 Feb

A Simple Guide to Springtime Mulching

Springtime Mulching

Springtime Mulching

Nothing says “Spring is here!” quite like the sight of new mulch being installed in flower beds. Springtime Mulching is a very important part of your landscape’s upkeep, especially after the winter season. If you’re not sure where to begin, this guide will give you a start.

Why Mulch?

In addition to soil, mulch is one of the most important components of a healthy and attractive landscape. It’s a natural concept inspired by the leaves, needles, twigs, pieces of bark, and other organic materials that fall to the ground and create a natural type of mulch around trees and plants. Now that homes are built with their own separate landscapes, mulch needs to be added separately in order to provide this important protection and nutrition. Read More

20 Jan

How to Select the Best Poolside Landscaping

Poolside Landscaping

Best Poolside Landscaping

When you have a swimming pool in your backyard, it’s really more than just a place to cool off. It’s a statement of your entire home, which means it deserves the best poolside landscaping that nature has to offer. There are countless ways to utilize stunning landscape designs to give your pool area a definite “wow” factor to neighbors and visitors alike. The following landscaping principles will help you make the most of your yard and pool simultaneously. Read More

12 Jan

Prepping Your Yard for the Spring

Prepping Your Yard

Prepping Your Yard

Many northern states are still shrouded in a heavy blanket of freezing cold temperatures, but by February people in the warmer southern states are stashing away their sweaters and lining sandals by the door. Spring is just around the corner, and in addition to cleaning your house and revising your wardrobe, you also need to remember to prepare your yard for the new season. The milder your winter, the easier this process will be.

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20 Dec

A Quick Guide to Fertilizing Your Palm Trees

Fertilizing Your Palm Trees

Fertilizing Your Palm Trees

If you have invested in palm trees and other plants for your yard’s landscaping, you definitely want to treat them with tender care. A large part of this care involves strategically fertilizing your palm trees to help them thrive. So what exactly should you do, and when?

Frequency of Fertilization

Many people believe that the soil needs to be fertilized when a palm is planted, but that’s a common misconception. Since palm trees are so fragile when they are first transplanted, they risk sustaining root damage if they are fertilized too quickly. The best time to fertilize your new palm is after three to four months, then four times a year after that. Given the climate in Florida, it’s best to use a heavy fertilizer application in the fall and spring, then a lighter application in the winter and summer. Read More

10 Dec

The True Value of Landscape Investments

Landscape Investments

Landscape Investments

If you want to improve the appearance and value of your home, landscape investments is the way to go. Not only can a beautiful landscape increase the property value of your home, but it will transform your space to look even more attractive than you thought possible. According to The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), placing 10 percent of your home’s value into landscaping translates into an increase of 20 percent to your home’s estimated sell price. Read More

20 Nov

The Most Majestic Trees for Your Landscaping Needs

Majestic Trees

The Most Majestic Trees

When it comes to improving the curb appeal of your yard and helping your home look more distinguished and attractive, the right majestic trees can make all the difference. Of course, trees also serve the practical purposes of providing shade, keeping cooling costs down, and serving as an exterior sound barrier against traffic and neighbors. Even more importantly, trees offer wildlife habitats and symbolize the best of nature. The following trees are iconic, majestic, and perfect for your own landscaping purposes. Read More

10 Nov

Don’t Wait Another Minute for a Palm Tree Maintenance Plan

Palm Tree Maintenance

Palm Tree Maintenance

Those beautiful palm trees in your yard require consistent and professional care and attention in order to remain vital and healthy. From the Phoenix palm and Sylvester palm to the Queen palm and Canary Island Date palm, each tree is unique and distinct in its own way. In order to enjoy your palm trees for all that they are worth, ask your landscaping company about a palm tree maintenance program.

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15 Oct

How to Rehabilitate Your Landscape After a Storm

Rehabilitate Your Landscape

Rehabilitate Your Landscape

Hurricane Matthew is still fresh in the minds of Florida residents, especially as rebuilding efforts continue. If your own home was touched by Matthew’s strong wind and heavy rain, then you may find yourself facing the task of landscaping restoration. There are certain steps you can take yourself, but others should be left for a professional landscaping company to handle.

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15 Sep

The Reason You Can’t Skip Irrigation Mapping

Irrigation Mapping

Irrigation Mapping

Living in the south comes with many perks, but it also means coping with a hot and humid climate. In terms of your commercial landscaping property, this hot and humid climate can often threaten to hurt your plants and fry your lawn. An irrigation system is the critical piece of infrastructure that will help keep your landscape consistently watered during the hottest months of the year. But unless you know the layout of your irrigation plan and purposefully implement it, your landscaping will continue to suffer. Read More