Saving & Using Rainwater During FL’s Statewide Water Demand Although Florida is known for its lakes, rivers, and ocean, the state is currently experiencing a “statewide agricultural water demand”, prompting the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) to build years-long plans to balance the water supply in each region. Due to its...
Landscaping Under the Palm: Planting Tips for Shaded Yards If your yard or landscape features some of Florida’s most shady trees, such as an Oak or a Palm, you may want to consider planting these low-light plants to maintain the aesthetics of the space. These types of plants thrive in what the Florida Wildlife...
“Foodscaping”: Edible Landscaping Ideas for Florida Businesses If you’re looking to use your home or business as a way to build community and attract more pollinators, it’s time to consider foodscaping. Florida has a mild climate that’s perfect to host a type of “kitchen garden” all year long without draining your wallet or taking...
Plant-Based Soundproofing: Reducing Traffic Noise Through Landscape Design How It Works: Sound Absorption The most common way to soundproof a landscape on a larger scale is to use plants to absorb the sounds and vibrations from the outside world. Sound, according to Maureen Gilmer with the Landscaping Network, is absorbed by every part...
How to Care for Your Palm Trees as a Commercial Property Owner Types of Palms To decide which palm is best for your landscape, consider the climate, soil type, and aesthetic appeal of your space. Choose a palm based on its: Growth rate, size at maturity Leaf type, color Trunk diameter, shape Cold...
In the last 15 years or so, the state of Florida has placed an increased emphasis on green landscaping practices for all Floridian landscapes, including commercial. If you’re thinking about hiring a commercial landscaper or want to tackle a project yourself, here are just a few laws to be aware of as you get started:...
For anyone looking into maintaining a commercial landscape, the daunting task of pest control can be a huge obstacle. Pests are a significant nuisance to any business, and many resort to using store-bought pesticides as a solution. However, a lot of property managers nowadays also face an additional question: How do I manage pests without...
It can be a challenge to maintain a landscape, and it can be an even bigger challenge to do it sustainably. That’s why we’ve put together a simple check-list based on the University of Florida’s “Florida Friendly Landscaping” (FFL) criteria. FFL has 9 essential categories for sustainable monthly landscaping: Right plant, right place Water efficiency...
Under the heat of the Florida sun, many plants can live long, healthy lives–that is, if you take care of them. Mulching is a big part of landscaping maintenance in the Floridian heat, retaining moisture, regulating temperatures, and providing shade. Here’s why mulch is essential to a successful landscape, and how to tell when yours...
If you love the idea of perfecting your business’ landscape, but hate the idea of overspending, you need to know about irrigation audits. Made to improve efficiency, irrigation audits consist of evaluating the landscape’s irrigation system to discover leaks or other weaknesses that may be wasting water, costing your business more money. So, what are...
