Designing and maintaining a yard that is environmentally compatible in Florida can have real benefits for local native plants, insects, and the watershed. Oh course, the best benefit is the beauty and peace of mind you get while enjoying the Florida Friendly choices...
Tropical sod webworm larvae are destructive pests of warm season turfgrasses in the southeastern U.S., especially on newly established sod, lawns, athletic fields, and golf courses. Larval feeding damage reduces turfgrass aesthetics, vigor, photosynthesis and density. The first sign of damage is often caused by differences in grass height in areas where larvae are feeding.
Fall is a great time of year for those crafters who enjoy collecting and using dried seed pods in their handmade holiday decorations. Here in the Big Bend area of Florida, we are lucky to have the lovely Magnolia tree. The seed pods of the Magnolia start to dry and...
Do you have a bare spot that you would like to see go away? How about a problem getting something to grow in a particular area? I’m not talking about that receding hairline or bald spot, I’m talking about your lawns and gardens. Many residents have these problems,...
Palms are year round green addition to any landscaping project.Palms for North FloridaEdwin R. Duke and Gary W. KnoxPalm (päm) n. Any of various chiefly tropical evergreentrees, shrubs or woody vines of the family Palmae (Arecaceae),having unbranched trunks with a...
Red Tide in Florida and Texas produces a toxin that may have harmful effects on marine life. For people, The toxin may also become airborne, which can lead to eye irritation and respiratory issues in people. People with serious respiratory conditions such as asthma...
Recently, you may have noticed that your azaleas appear stripped of leaves. You get closer and, in fact, the leaves have been chewed right off. If you look carefully, you are likely to find evidence of, or catch red-handed, the azalea caterpillar (Datana major). These...
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We have been honored to be mentioned in several articles for our work. Here are a few of our favorites!Blending Talent with ExperienceBy Glenn Dinella & Jenny Agee-Aldridge. September 2011 Total Landscape CareWilliam Dickerson’s early work as a landscaper and...
Pipe cracking coldOn December 28th we woke up to the upper teens in our area. I literally heard PVC pipes cracking in the nursery. That sound is expensive and especially if the back-flow is involved. The lease little bit of water left still in the line will expand...
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