Fall Landscaping Updates to Get Done Before Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and if you’re hosting family, friends, or neighbors for the holiday, here are some tips to get your landscape turkey-day ready: Maintenance You’ll want to begin with the basics: tidying up the space. Do this by clearing away any...
Last-Minute Halloween Decorations to Liven Up Your Landscape Didn’t have time to decorate for Halloween, but don’t want to miss out on the neighborhood fun? Try out these fast and simple ideas to enhance your landscape’s look. Pumpkins For Everything Pumpkins are an easy way to decorate for Halloween if you haven’t had...
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...
