Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Dickerson Landscaping Tallahassee Landscaping ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Landscaping Ideas and Tips for Tallahassee](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/more/articles/) - Explore expert landscaping articles from Dickerson Landscaping. Get professional insights on lawn care, irrigation, hardscaping, and seasonal maintenance to keep your Tallahassee landscape in top shape year-round. - [Landscaping Design Blue Prints](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2017-11-6-landscaping-design-blue-prints/) - Discover how landscaping design blueprints bring your outdoor vision to life—plan layouts, choose plants, and create a balanced, beautiful yard. - [Dickerson Animal Sanctuary? Here we come!](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2017-11-7-dickerson-animal-sanctuary-here-we-come/) - We are working hard to become an animal sanctuary here in Tallahassee, FL. We are currently able to take in chickens, rabbits, goats, and cows. If anyone knows of any animals in need of a home, there's one for them here. Here are two of our happy goats grazing on Dickerson Farms. For more animal - [Fall Specials! Dickerson Landscaping just got better..](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2017-11-8-fall-specials-dickerson-landscaping-just-got-better/) - Dickerson Landscaping just rolled out three Fall deals that you don't want to pass up. This is the first bundle of deals for the holiday season and there are many more on the way. Dickerson Landscaping's marketing team has been working hard to let everyone know about these amazing deals and won't rest till these - [Dickerson Goats!](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2017-11-9-dickerson-goats/) - Got the camera out just in time to catch this big guy running across the field here at #dickersonfarms! He almost looks like a lion doesn't he? Comment your favorite animal and what about it makes it your fav! #goats - [Good Morning Tallahassee!](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2017-11-13-good-morning-tallahassee/) - Wow! Can't get get tired of this beautiful #tallahassee weather! Took this photo driving through our farm this morning. I don't usually get to capture so many of the goats in one location because they all like to explore different areas of our property. Not this morning though! (850) - 422 - 3001 - ["Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." ― Anatole France](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2017-11-16-until-one-has-loved-an-animal-a-part-of-ones-soul-remains-unawakened-anatole-france/) - “Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” ― Anatole France - Dickerson Landscaping - Tallahassee Florida Landscaping - [Weather Gardens - Online Plant Nursery](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2017-11-21-weather-gardens-online-plant-nursery/) - Dickerson Landscaping started an online plant nursery called "Weather Gardens" a few years ago and have recently launched our website. There are many flowers, shrubs, and privacy trees available for viewing and purchase right now. Go give the site a look if you are looking for some new plants to put in your garden. Don't - [Tallahassee Decks - Design & Instillation](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2017-11-28-tallahassee-decks-design-instillation/) - Looking for some deck ideas? Dickerson Landscaping has been designing and installing decks since 1989. We have won many awards both locally and nationally for our quality designs and craftsmanship. Get some new deck ideas below! Contact - [Holiday Lawn Care & Irrigation Deals!](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2017-11-29-holiday-lawn-care-irrigation-deals/) - If Santa only came to houses with well maintained lawns, most of us would be on the naughty list. Don't be on the naughty list this year. Call today.(850) - 422 - 3001 - [Best Places To Look At Christmas Lights In Tallahassee](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/best-places-to-look-at-christmas-lights-in-tallahassee/) - There is no better way to spend a night in December than gazing at Christmas lights with a hot chocolate in hand. Nothing gets me in the holiday spirit more than driving around looking for the house with the most spirited decorations. You could drive through any neighborhood and you are sure to see some great lights, but this is a list of the best light displays in Tallahassee. - [Follow our Dickerson Farms on social media!](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2017-12-1-follow-our-dickerson-farms-on-social-media/) - At Dickerson Farms, we take animals in need & give them a peaceful home here on our farm. We also recycle, renew, reuse, and re-purpose as much waste as we can and we always have special projects going on; currently we are building a large wall using recycled concrete to help create micro climates for - [Order your Flowers, Shrubs, Hedges, & Trees ONLINE!](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2017-12-4-order-your-flowers-shrubs-hedges-trees-online/) - Weather Gardens an Online Plant Nursery with the most affordable flowers, shrubs, hedges, and trees in the US. All of their products are available for purchase & ready to ship online! They will beat any other competitors price guaranteed!www.weathergardens.com - ['Tiny house' community welcomes first wave of residents](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2017-12-6-tiny-house-community-welcomes-first-wave-of-residents/) - Amazing article by the Tallahassee Democrat. Click the link below to read. Read Article - [Cold blast headed for Tallahassee](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2017-12-7-cold-blast-headed-for-tallahassee/) - It’ll begin to feel a little more like Christmas by the end of the week, after a blast of arctic air dips all the way down into North Florida.A cold front is expected to approach the area starting late Tuesday or early Wednesday, bringing off-and-on showers and noticeably colder temperatures. Tallahassee could see its first, - [Research, economic development highlighted in ACE 8 tour in Tallahassee](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2017-12-8-research-economic-development-highlighted-in-ace-8-tour-in-tallahassee/) - Business, research and economic development officials talked up Tallahassee's assets and innovations as the Americas Competitiveness Exchange 8 tour came to a close. On Friday, 50 officials, mostly from other countries, participated in several panel discussions ranging from minorities and entrepreneurship to risk management and meteorology. In Tallahassee, the star of the ACE 8 tour was - [Tallahassee Lawn Care - Dickerson Landscaping](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2017-12-11-tallahassee-lawn-care-dickerson-landscaping/) - Dickerson Landscaping has been providing the best and most affordable lawn care in Tallahassee for over 30 years. Check out our services by clicking the button below and feel free to call us with any special requests or questions you may have. We pride ourselves on having very satisfied customers. Learn More - [Landscaping Ideas for the New Year!!](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2018-1-10-landscaping-ideas-for-the-new-year/) - Get your year started off right! Check out some of these landscaping designs we've done for past clients - [Tallahassee hospitals grappling with worst flu season in 10 years](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2018-1-18-tallahassee-hospitals-grappling-with-worst-flu-season-in-10-years/) - Tallahassee hospitals have seen a rise in patients with flu symptoms, in what some are calling the worst flu season in a decade.“The season hit us earlier than last year,” said Dr. Joseph Mazziotta, a family medicine physician at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare. “It’s the worst we’ve had in 10 years. What we’re experiencing here is - [January!](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2018-1-22-january/) - 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 upon freezing and crack brittle pipes. Be - [Dickerson Making Headlines! ;)](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2018-1-29-dickerson-making-headlines/) - 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 natural creativity set him on a course for success.As a teen, William Dickerson was on the - [We're Hiring Landscapers!](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2018-1-30-were-hiring-landscapers/) - We are seeking hard working individuals with a passion for working in the outdoors! Click the button below to apply today! Apply - [Azalea Caterpillars Hungry This Time of Year](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2018-2-21-famu-students-feel-impact-of-gun-violence-march-to-support-douglas-students-at-capitol/) - 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 creatures show up on azaleas from July to October and - [Red Tide in Florida](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2018-8-16-red-tide-in-florida/) - 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 may experience more severe symptoms.| TranscriptPutting the Forecast into ActionThe condition reports for - [Palms for North Florida](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2018-8-22-palms-for-north-florida/) - 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 crown of pinnateor palmate leaves having conspicuous parallel venation.Palms are a prominent part of the - [The drier season is just around the corner...](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2018-8-29-the-drier-season-is-just-around-the-corner/) - 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, whether it is too much shade under - [Magnolia Seed Pods](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2018-9-4-magnolia-seed-pods/) - 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 fall from the tree in - [Tropical Sod Webworm and Lawn Care](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2018-9-6-tropical-sod-webworm-and-lawn-care/) - 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. - [Using Patio Pavers to Build a Backyard Fire Pit](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2018-9-12-using-patio-pavers-to-build-a-backyard-fire-pit/) - As the weather is starting to cool down, be ready to enjoy a fire on your patio or in your backyard during the evening. Building a backyard fire pit is a fairly easy way to add a cozy feature to your yard. Being a relatively small job, depending on the size fire pit you plan - [For a Florida Friendly yard, there are nine things to consider in your planning.](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2018-9-11-for-a-florida-friendly-yard-there-are-nine-things-to-consider-in-your-planning/) - 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 you have made in your yard and landscaping projects. There are nine - [Benefits of growing vegetables using hydroponics.](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2018-9-17-benefits-of-growing-vegetables-using-hydroponics/) - Discover the benefits of growing vegetables with hydroponics—save water, boost yields, and enjoy fresh, healthy produce year-round in any space. - [Is your yard prepared for a hurricane?](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2018-9-13-is-your-yard-prepared-for-a-hurricane/) - Is your yard ready for hurricane season? Learn how to protect your Tallahassee landscape with smart prep tips to prevent damage and keep your property safe. - [Hens and Chicks Succulents add a unique twist to your gardening.](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2018-9-20-hens-and-chicks-succulents-add-a-unique-twist-to-your-gardening/) - Add a unique twist to your garden with hens and chicks succulents—low-maintenance, colorful plants that thrive in Tallahassee’s warm, sunny climate. - [Preparing Your Lawn for Winter](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2018-9-24-preparing-your-lawn-for-winter/) - Dickerson Landscaping in Tallahassee, Florida can help you prepare your lawn for the winter. - [Planting fall strawberries - yum!](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2018-10-1-planting-fall-strawberries-yum/) - Plant delicious fall strawberries in Tallahassee! Learn the best time, soil prep, and care tips for growing sweet, healthy berries in your garden. - [Add this small water feature for a peaceful and tranquil backyard garden](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2018-10-16-add-a-small-water-feature-to-your-backyard-garden/) - There is nothing more soothing and relaxing than the sound of gently flowing water in the background. It could be a bubbling pond or soft waterfall. These soft tones of trickling water brings calm and peace of mind while blending in with the sounds of nature.Small water features will also attract beautiful birds, the curious dragonfly, and a host of elegant and exotic butterflies to your backyard haven! - [Now That We’re Into April…](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2019-4-18-now-that-were-into-april/) - With all the rainy, cold weather behind us, it looks like we're in for another beautiful Leon County season! Spring is right on time, and you know what that means for Tallahassee residents. It's time to spring into action and get our yards summer-time ready with some good old fashion spring grooming! Before you pick-up that rake, pull that mower cord or gas up your trimmer, it’s always best to create your “to-do” list first. By checking items off your agenda, as they get completed, the job will go faster and eliminate what needs attention next. - [Did you fertilize your Tallahassee lawn too soon?](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2019-4-24-did-you-fertilize-your-tallahassee-lawn-too-soon/) - It’s springtime in north Florida, and as the new season settles in for the next three months, our temperatures are beginning to rise. However, even though we are starting to see more 80-degree days doesn’t necessarily mean your lawn is ready to get fertilized. Every Spring, when our Leon County lawns begin wakening up, we’ll get calls, emails or Facebook questions asking one of our Dickerson lawn care specialists, “How early can I fertilize my lawn?” That’s a great question, and according to William Dickerson, the company owner, and 32-year veteran of lawn care maintenance, he recommends fertilizing by mid-April after the Azaleas and Dogwoods have finished blooming. - [Mr. D's Plant of the Week Series: Blue Agapanthus](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2019-4-30-mr-ds-plant-of-the-week-blue-agapanthus/) - Colorful flowers always add fullness to a home’s beautiful display, as the gorgeous Blue Agapanthus does. It is especially attractive when this lily of the Nile is seen in your garden bed or along your walkway, amassed in a broad array fully blooming. If you’ve never seen this perennial before, it has clusters of large, blue, lavender or purple, funnel-like blooms. These flowers sit on long stalks towering over the green leaves in its bundle below. The best time to spot this African Lily in full bloom is during its peak times of the year which is summer and early fall. - [Mr. D's Plant of the Week Series: Southern Wood Fern](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2019-5-7-mr-ds-plant-of-the-week-series-southern-wood-fern/) - A Southern Wood Fern brings classic beauty to any garden. All around Tallahassee and Leon County you’ll find this Florida native in yards, flower beds, front and back porches, along most canopy roads and densely wooded areas.The Dryopteris ludoviciana (its scientific name; pronounced: dry-OP-tur-iss loo-doe-viss-ee-AY-nuh) patent-leather-like green foliage does have a shiny appearance and can grow up to 4 feet tall and 1-2 feet wide. Other names it’s known by are Southern Shield Fern and Florida Shield Fern. - [Irrigation Lawn Care for a Healthy Tallahassee Yard. (Questions & Answers)](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2019-5-9-irrigation-lawn-care-for-a-healthy-tallahassee-yard-questions-amp-answers/) - Providing proper lawn care for your Tallahassee yard doesn’t end with fertilizing, mowing and edging. In fact, in our previous article Did you fertilize your Tallahassee lawn too soon? we touched on the importance of irrigating your yard when you find fertilizer burn patches. However, in this article, there is more to discover about watering your lawn than merely turning on a hose for a few minutes. Below we’ve provided the answers to the top three irrigation lawn care questions Dickerson Landscaping, and Lawn Care get asked. - [Lawnmower Blade Maintenance Tips for the Tallahassee Do-It-Yourselfer](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2019-5-16-lawnmower-maintenance-tips-for-the-tallahassee-do-it-yourselfer/) - The secret to getting a perfect lawn cut every time starts with your mower’s blade. If you always want a great looking lawn, then a sharp, well-balanced lawnmower blade is a must. A dull one, on the other hand, will cut, but it will shred the tips of your turf, and the lawn will look uneven. After a few days, those ragged ends can turn brown ruining the appearance of your grass, even worse the damaged tips become entry points for disease. So, you’ll want to inspect your blade at least once a year. However, if you are mowing where the conditions are sandy or on rough terrain Dickerson Landscaping and Lawn Care recommend inspecting your blades at least once a month. - [Is Your Tallahassee Lawn Ready For Another Hurricane Season? (2019 Checklist Update)](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2019-5-13-is-your-tallahassee-lawn-ready-for-another-hurricane-season-2019-checklist-update/) - Living in Tallahassee, in recent years, we’ve all experienced some extreme weather conditions together. For the past 18 years, you and I have been through 7 tropical storms and 4 hurricanes that impacted Tallahassee and Leon County directly. Not only did the heavy rains and high winds devastate our homes and businesses, but it also wreaked havoc with our yards, gardens, and lawns from the fallen debris left behind.With only two weeks left before the 2019 Hurricane Season begins, the job of preparing your lawn for the upcoming weather is easy to do. Below, we here at Dickerson Landscaping and Lawn Care have created three simple steps for you to review and implement as you prepare your yard for this upcoming hurricane season. - [5 Must-Know Tips For An Attractive Tallahassee Landscape](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2019-5-25-5-must-know-tips-for-an-attractive-tallahassee-landscape/) - There is no question when you ask any Tallahassee homeowner if they want their property to look beautiful all year. Without a doubt, they do. However, when they decide on doing the landscaping themselves, and it does not turn out as expected, they hate how it looks and feel they’ve wasted a lot of time and energy, and then turn to us. If you want to avoid landscape frustration, then follow these five Dickerson Landscaping and Lawn Care tips, and you’ll always have an attractive piece of real estate.What you should know about your soil When you purchase any plant, the soil it’s transplanted to is crucial to its longevity. The reason for that is some plants will flourish in soil with more acidity, while others will not. Additionally, sandy soils and clay soils will impact individual plants differently and whether or not they will thrive in your landscape’s setting. If there are plants you want in your yard, but the ground is not ideal, then improving the soil is your first step. - [Mr. D's Plant of the Week Series: Needle Palm](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2019-5-28-mr-ds-plant-of-the-week-series-needle-palm/) - When you are looking for a healthy native plant, that can withstand extreme cold or scorching heat, look no further than the Needle Palm. This slow-growing, tough-as-nails, shrubby porcupine palm will grow upwards from eight to twelve feet tall and about the same width once mature. The Needle palm is an adaptable plant that will grow in the shade or the sun. However, it flourishes more when given some shade and best of all, it will tolerate a range of soils from wet to dry. The Rhapidophyllum hystrix, (its scientific name; pronounced: rah-pid-o-fill-lum hiss-triks), from the family of Arecaceae is a native perennial plant of the United States Southeast. You’ll see it in many home and business landscapes throughout Tallahassee and Leon County. Its glossy, evergreen leaves make it a fabulous accent plant and its fiber husk protect the Needle Palm from cold, harsh winters while presenting a lush green appearance beneath established trees or new saplings. - [What Are The 7 Best Practices for Lawn Care?](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2019-5-30-what-are-the-7-best-practices-for-lawn-care/) - Here at Dickerson Landscaping and Lawn Care, we are asked often about some of the best lawn care practices are a Tallahassee or Leon County homeowner, or business owner should do. So today we’ve put together our 7 Best Practices for Lawn Care you can apply today.Our seven recommended best lawn care practices encompass four crucial areas:FertilizingMowingWateringPest ControlThese four sections are the basic foundation and requirements your office lawn or home’s yard needs to remain healthy and vigorous year round. - [Did You Check Off These 6 Things From Your Yard’s June Checklist?](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2019-6-3-did-you-check-off-these-6-things-from-your-yards-june-checklist/) - With June now underway, it’s time to pull out your Tallahassee yard’s checklist. During this month there are six “must-do” items Dickerson Landscaping and Lawn Care recommend every Leon County homeowner do so their yard stays vibrant as temperatures rise.How much should you water in June?We all know that June 1st kicked off our hurricane season, and watching the weather daily, is a crucial part of our lives. On average daily temperatures are typically 90 degrees or higher, which includes higher humidity too. The surface of the soil, however, will usually dry quickly as the extreme heat settles in for the summer. With the warmer temperatures on the rise… - [Mr. D's Plant of the Week Series: Aspidistra aka The Cast Iron Plant](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2019-6-4-mr-ds-plant-of-the-week-series-aspidistra-aka-the-cast-iron-plant/) - When you want an attractive, ornamental houseplant that is indestructible and tolerates shade and cold conditions and will survive a high level of neglect, drafts, droughts, and pests then look no further than the cast iron of plants the Aspidistra. This cast iron plant has over 100 different species and is a virtual warrior in the ground flora arena.The Aspidistra elatior, (its scientific name; pronounced: ass-pid-DISS-truh ee-LAY-tee-or), from the family of Liliaceae is not a native perennial or herbaceous plant of the United States. The Aspidistra originates from areas where there are high rains, and that grows in forests or underneath shrubs. Its home of origins is eastern India, Indochina, China, Vietnam, and Japan. - [Mr. D's Plant of the Week Series: The Firebush](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2019-6-13-mr-ds-plant-of-the-week-series-the-firebush/) - If the sight of hummingbirds and butterflies dancing in your yard brings joy and excitement, then Florida’s native grown Firebush is the shrub you’ll want in your garden or when used as a base plant for large commercial buildings. Besides the flower’s nectar butterflies and hummingbirds sip, the small, black, glossy fruits on the plant are a continuous feast for birds too.The Hamelia patens, (its scientific name; pronounced: huh-MEE-lee-uh PAY-tenz), from the family of Rubiaceae, is a native semi-woody perennial shrub of Florida. The Firebush has two other names: Scarlet bush and Hummingbird bush. It does grow fast and will reach 12 feet tall and 8 feet across. Though it is a dense soft-stemmed shrub, it doesn’t need… - [What’s Bugging Your Tallahassee Yard This Season?](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2019-6-11-whats-bugging-your-tallahassee-yard-this-season/) - If you hadn’t noticed already, you have bugs! Then again, we all do. It’s that time of year where all things creepy and crawly emerge, with oddly shaped wings and long legs, making buzzing noises and snapping their pinchers looking to invade our yards to feed their never-ending appetites. That’s right it’s time to jump into action and pull out that pest control suit, shake up those aerosol cans, pump up that pesticide bottle, throw down the bait, and spread out the homemade bug killer concoctions. But, before you swoop down to save your Tallahassee yard from utter annihilation, let’s put the cape away and take a moment and look at five critical areas for easy insect management. - [Are Mushrooms Popping Up in Your Tallahassee Yard Good or Bad?](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2019-6-18-are-mushrooms-popping-up-in-your-tallahassee-yard-good-or-bad/) - Not long ago, a customer of ours asked about mushrooms growing in their yard. To most homeowners and commercial property owners, these umbrella shoots are an eyesore, a visual nuisance, and quite frankly look horrible to the landscape. Furthermore, due to some prolonged overdue rain, you may have notice mushrooms starting to pop up in your Tallahassee or Leon County yard too. At first glance, you might think something got in your lawn, and you need to knock those toadstools down or pull them up, so they won’t spread, or your children and pets try to taste them. But before you reach for that umbrella shaped lawn fungi, did you know you might have uncovered something… - [Mr. D's Plant of the Week Series: Glossy Abelia](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2019-6-19-mr-ds-plant-of-the-week-series-glossy-abelia/) - When you’re trying to decide what type of background or massing plant to use, for your commercial or industrial landscape, that will highlight the forms and colors of companion plants; the low-growing Glossy Abelia dense shrub is ideally suited to get the job done.The Abelia x grandiflora, (its scientific name; pronounced: uh-BEEL-ee-uh gran-dif-FLOR-uh), from the family of Caprifoliaceae, and though it is not a native of North America it is not known to be an invasive type plant. The Glossy Abelia has two other names: dwarf glossy abelia, and 'Sherwoodii' glossy abelia. It will grow 3-4 feet tall and have a spread from 4-6 feet across. The compact form of this shrub does compliment taller shrubs planted around it that have larger and coarse leaves. - [Mr. D's Plant of the Week Series: Adam’s Needle](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2019-6-25-mr-ds-plant-of-the-week-series-adams-needle/) - The Adam's needle yucca is a shrub found in various locations throughout the woods, ranch lands, some state parks, and is a slow-growing Florida native. Though the yucca can get bright green in color, and flower in the spring, the leaf texture is coarse to the touch. It does have pointed spines at the end of its leaves that are quite sharp and could injure a person if grabbed inappropriately.The Yucca filamentosa, (its scientific name; pronounced: YUCK-kuh fill-luh-men-TOE-suh), from the family of Agavaceae, is a native Yucca shrub of Florida. It is not known to be an invasive type plant or have dangerous pests typically found on other shrubs other than earwigs. However, it does attract butterflies and is deer and rabbit-proof. The Adams’ Needle as it’s commonly referred too will grow from 3 to 4 feet tall and have a spread from 3-4 feet across. - [7 Reasons to grow an organic vegetable garden in Tallahassee](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2019-6-24-7-reasons-to-grow-an-organic-vegetable-garden-in-tallahassee/) - During the past 30 years, we’ve seen a massive change towards homogenization and mechanization of farming. This change has focused more on using additives, synthetic fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides, and mass-production techniques. All of these changes do affect humanity's health and introduces more risks and why more people are starting an organic vegetable garden. New diseases are popping up and spreading rapidly amongst humans and animals. When you get and read through the World Health Organization reports it shows how the use of chemicals and other products on food, along with the manufacturing processes, are posing a real threat to humankind’s health. - [Is It Time To Plant Your Thank You?](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2019-7-4-is-it-time-to-plant-your-thank-you/) - In the world of landscaping, when a plant gets sowed, a sapling replaced, or a shrub introduced to fresh soil, each will genuinely thank you with growth, blooms, and beauty. When your landscaper transforms your yard into an oasis, grooms your lawn your neighbors envy or decorates your garden with ornaments of wonder, are you like most where a simple thank you doesn’t express your most profound gratitude. That’s where planting a thank you opens the door for you to show your appreciation. Sowing, thanks has become a powerful and permanent form of thankful expression. Some will buy gifts to thank their landscaper while others tell everyone they know. Many love to send letters, or whip out their phone and video a thank you selfie. However, the quickest and easiest way to plant your thank you is… - [Mr. D's Plant of the Week Series: Agave](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2019-7-4-mr-ds-plant-of-the-week-series-agave/) - Are you planning a rock garden and need plant and shrub suggestions? If you want to make a striking statement, then the Agave gets right to the point. Literally! The tight rosette of stiff, sword-shaped leaves, each reaching up to 3 feet long and 2 inches wide, the effect will prove extremely dramatic. With its short trunk, the green toothed leaves have marginal bands of bright white and a sharp point on the tips.The Agave angustifolia, (its scientific name; pronounced: uh-GAW-vee an-gus-tif-FOLE-ee-uh), from the family of Agavaceae, is a native to North America, Mexico, Central America, and South America. Other names it is known by are Century Plant and Variegated Caribbean Agave. It is, however, an invasive type shrub. But on the flip side… - [Mr. D's Plant of the Week Series: Bee Balm](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2019-7-10-mr-ds-plant-of-the-week-series-bee-balm/) - The Bee Balm is a fun and beautiful, summer ground cover plant that accents most small to medium sized Tallahassee gardens. As a dense herbaceous perennial, it will grow to a height of 12- to 36-inches tall. Its spread will range from 2- to 4-feet across, and before we forget, expect fast growth along with fragrant, attractive pink summer flowers. The Monarda punctata, (the Bee Balm’s scientific name; pronounced: moe-NAR-duh punk-TAY-tuh), from the family of Labiatae, is a native perennial to eastern Canada, eastern United States, northeastern Mexico, and all of Florida. Other names it is commonly known by are Horsemint and Monarda named after the physician and botanist, Nicholas Monardes. An interesting homeopathic fact, the Bee Balm has also been used to create… - [LAWN ALERT: St. Augustine Grasses Under Attack From Grey Leaf Spot Disease](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2019-7-11-lawn-alert-st-augustine-grasses-under-attack-from-grey-leaf-spot-disease/) - It looks like another Grey Leaf Spot infestation has begun this season in Tallahassee. We recently uncovered this while examining St. Augustine grass blades with leaf lesions. They had lost their green color, and the lawn looked thin and had a delicate appearance in spots. With the frequent warm rains we’ve been getting recently, it always creates this favorable environmental for this nuisance fungal disease to show up unannounced, grow, and spread. The Dickerson Landscaping technicians started noticing that all too familiar oval and oblong-shaped grey leaf spots on the blades of grass. Our teams are finding more and more instances this season where the pathogenic organism Grey Leaf Spot is on the loose and devastating local St. Augustine grasses. So, we needed… - [Mr. D's Plant of the Week Series: Common Boxwood](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2019-7-18-mr-ds-plant-of-the-week-series-common-boxwood/) - When you’re hunting for a specific plant to use as a garden border, walkway edging, near your building’s foundation or an all-out prime hedge, that you can plant 24-36 inches apart, the Common Boxwood fits the bill. That round, dense, and slow-growing non-invasive shrub will surprise you with its ability to grow from 8-20 feet in height and expand 10-15 feet across its immediate area. The Buxus sempervirens, (the Common Boxwood’s scientific name; pronounced: BUCK-sus sem-pur-VYE-renz), from the family of Buxaceae, is not a native shrub to North America but blends well with the native Tallahassee and Leon County plants and shrubs you already enjoy. Other names of the Common Boxwood is… - [8 First Time, Fun and Kid-Friendly Gardening Tips](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2019-7-15-8-fun-and-kid-friendly-first-time-gardening-tips/) - If you were like most of us growing up, you went outside and played in the dirt. There was something fun and magical about being in the garden. Smelling the flowers, chasing the butterflies, defeating dragons, and pretending the garden was your kingdom. Hands down, playing in the garden has always been a fun adventure for kids. Now, we’re going to show you how to give those little ones more fun as they make their very first garden. Below are Dickerson Landscaping and Lawn Care’s eight first time fun and kid-friendly home gardening tips. They will help you create fond memories with those little ones that will last a lifetime. - [How To Prepare Your Tallahassee Trees For Hurricane Season](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2019-7-22-how-to-prepare-your-tallahassee-trees-for-hurricane-season/) - When you live in Tallahassee’s tropical climate you know every year, we have a 6-month long Hurricane Season. That timetable starts on June 1st and ends November 30th. Furthermore, if you’ve lived here more than five years, you know hurricanes, and tropical storms slam Florida and hit most gulf states just about every year. The damage is extensive, ruins landscapes, and mutilates or destroys Leon County trees and shrubs. To avoid or minimize those losses Dickerson Landscaping and Lawn Care services has four hurricane-resistant choices you can make long before our rainy season takes off. If planned correctly, those trees will remain standing, help you weather most storms, and possibly save your trees from… - [Mr. D's Plant of the Week Series: Mexican Bluebell](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2019-7-24-mr-ds-plant-of-the-week-series-mexican-bluebell/) - If you are a lover of flowers as much as we are, and you must have different colors in the garden, you’ll enjoy the blue, violet, red or pink blossoms found on the Mexican Bluebell. These fanciful flowers are showy and appear on this perennial three times a year; spring, summer, and fall. Besides its attractiveness, it seems as though different types of butterflies love the plant’s nectar. The Ruellia brittoniana, (the Mexican Bluebell’s scientific name; pronounced: roo-EL-lee-uh brit-TOE-nee-uh), from the family of Acanthaceae, is not a native perennial to North America, but got introduced to Florida in… - [How To Enhance Your Tallahassee Garden With a Fountain, Pond, or Aqua Features](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2019-7-25-how-to-enhance-your-tallahassee-garden-with-a-fountain-pond-or-aqua-features/) - A great way to bring your Tallahassee garden to life is to add water features. More precisely, a fountain, pond, aqua features, or a mixture of all three. These eye-catching add-ons bring a certain appeal and calming to your yard. Many folks feel, and we’re sure you’ll agree, there’s nothing more relaxing than sitting on a rocking chair or bench next to your garden, listening to the sounds of trickling water flowing down the sides of their fountain. - [5 “Must-Knows” To Consider Before Choosing Pavers or Concrete](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2019-7-29-5-must-knows-to-consider-before-choosing-pavers-or-concrete/) - The time has come, and you’re ready to make some landscaping changes to your Tallahassee home. However, you’re torn between installing Pavers or Concrete. You’ve passed by numerous homes in Leon County and seen decorative driveways, patios, and walkways. From what you’ve seen, a new decorative addition will enhance your home’s look and could increase its resale value. - [Mr. D's Plant of the Week Series: Garden Chrysanthemum](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2019-7-31-mr-ds-plant-of-the-week-series-garden-chrysanthemum/) - From its humble Chinese beginnings as a culinary herb for table salads and brewed for herbal teas, the Garden Chrysanthemum, would one day gain royalty status from Japan. Not to mention, it was also believed to contain the power of life. With its showy and classy looking colorful flowers, this perennial has been known to bring any landscape back to life.The Dendranthema x grandiflora, (the Garden Chrysanthemum’s scientific name; pronounced: den-dran-THEEM-uh x gran-dif-FLOR-uh), from the family of Compositae, is not a native of North America. The perennial’s origins are native to Asia and Northeastern Europe. The other names the Garden Chrysanthemum is known by are Garden Mum and Florists' Chrysanthemum. - [3 Things to Consider Before Gardening With Used Containers](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2019-8-1-3-things-to-consider-before-gardening-with-used-containers/) - Like many, you’ve probably dreamed about having a garden in your backyard. After all, it is a fantastic thing to step outside and garden whenever you want. However, what if you don’t have a yard, but you do have some extra space, were given plants to transplant, and can get your hands on some used gardening containers? What should you know?Some Tallahassee residents will often call asking for alternative ways they can garden, due to the lack of gardening space. That’s when we might recommend container gardening. Container gardening is fantastic. All you need is a terracotta pot, summer bedding, and some green-fingered expertise and wah-lah, you just created your very own mini garden-scape. - [What Landscaping Tools Should I Get?](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2019-8-5-what-landscaping-tools-should-i-get/) - Here at Dickerson Landscaping and Lawn Care, customers are always asking us what landscaping tools we recommend homeowners get. If you are an avid Tallahassee or Leon County do-it-yourself landscaper, then having the right landscaping tools are a must, and your yard work becomes more comfortable to do. With today’s article, we’ll cover the most common tools we recommend any homeowner or do-it-yourself landscaper get to use for their basic landscaping and gardening needs. The crucial thing to remember, “Use the right tool for the right job.” That guarantees that you have everything you need to keep your home’s landscape and lawn in great shape, without beating you up or wearing you out. - [Mr. D's Plant of the Week Series: The Yarrow Plant](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2019-8-7-mr-ds-plant-of-the-week-series-yarrow/) - From protecting newly hatched birds to being toxic to dogs, cats, and horses; stopping the flow of blood from a wound to a gorgeous mass planting, the Yarrow plant, is a friend to some, foe to others, and grows naturally right here in Tallahassee and Leon County, Florida.The Achillea spp., (the Yarrow’s scientific name; pronounced: ack-ill-LEE-uh species) and also called Achillea millefolium, from the family of Compositae, is a native herbaceous of Florida. The perennial is known to grow as tall as 3-feet in height and its spread from 2- to 3-feet across. It’s a phenomenal plant choice for a border; edging; ground cover; or mass planting projects. - [What Can I Do With The Edging In My Tallahassee Garden?](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2019-8-8-what-can-i-do-with-the-edging-in-my-tallahassee-garden/) - The edging around your Tallahassee, Florida garden, if designed just right, could magnify the garden’s image the same way a unique frame does for a picture. A photo is exciting to look at, but display it in a gorgeous, handcrafted frame, and it brings it to life, so it is with your garden’s edging.Your garden is essential, and your edging around your landscape plays a significant role in keeping it looking beautiful. Today’s Dickerson Landscaping and Lawn Care column offers some creative ideas to frame your garden. - [What Should I Know Before Buying a Garden Leaf Blower?](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2019-8-12-what-should-i-know-before-buying-a-garden-leaf-blower/) - Are you like most, wanting to save yourself time in the garden when it comes to picking up fallen leaves? Well, you are not alone and why more Tallahassee and Leon County homeowners and property managers rely on garden leaf blowers. It is less time-consuming, and back-breaking compared to pulling out that garden rake to gather up all those fallen leaves. If this is your first time buying a leaf blower, they are pretty straightforward. You have a high-speed fan encased in a cover. On the side of the fan, tubes are connected and will pump out air at high speeds. Some landscape leaf blowers are handheld, and others come with shoulder straps. - [How Do I Choose a Tallahassee Landscaper to Fix My Yard?](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2019-8-20-how-do-i-choose-a-tallahassee-landscaper-to-fix-my-yard/) - You’ve recently purchased a Tallahassee home, and you’re all moved in, or maybe you’ve been at that residence for many years. All you know the time to address your home’s exterior landscape is now. What you see looks okay…but…what you envisioned your property to look like really needs a landscaper’s golden touch to take it from ho-hum to WOW! So, how do you choose a landscaper to fix your yard and bring your vision to life? In today’s column, we’ll cover how to select a landscaper, your budget, your specs, and a whole lot more. - [Mr. D's Plant of the Week Series: The Snapdragon](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2019-8-22-mr-ds-plant-of-the-week-series-snapdragon/) - Throughout Tallahassee and Leon County, you have probably seen scores of Snapdragon flowers, especially when driving down one of our gorgeous canopy roads like Centerville, North Meridian or Old St. Augustine. Or maybe you were given a stunning flower arrangement filled with beautiful multi-colored blooms with names like Madame Butterfly, Royal Bride, or Lucky Lips. Well, more than likely, you were in the presence of a Snapdragon array. - [Will Landscaping My Home Increase My Property’s Value?](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2019-8-22-will-landscaping-my-home-increase-my-propertys-value/) - As a Tallahassee or Leon County homeowner, you’ve invested considerable amounts of money over the years into different home projects, with the hope of increasing your property’s value if and when you decide to sell it. And quite often our Dickerson Landscaping team gets asked this question regularly. However, to be completely transparent, it all depends. Aside from recession, unemployment, crime, and foreclosures that can happen in any area, landscaping improvements to a home or property will increase interest in the parcel. As for its value, that will always fall under ten particular areas that we’ll cover in today’s column. - [10 Old-School Remedies That Stops Lawns From Dying](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2019-5-22-10-old-school-remedies-that-stops-lawns-from-dying/) - For those of us who used the old reel push mowers as kids, we got excited when our parents finally bought a gas-powered mower. But, even with new lawn care devices and chemical treatments, nothing beats these homegrown tips and techniques our grandparents once taught us. Oddly enough, they still work today to help your grass grow lush and green every summer. 1. It’s Time For CompostingBesides regular watering, lawns need food as well. But before you reach for those synthetic fertilizers that attract pests, consider laying down a layer of compost. It is an all-natural solution that adds organic matter back into the ground resulting in a healthier lawn. - [Is It True, Tropical Sod Webworms Can Destroy My Tallahassee Lawn?](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2019-8-29-is-it-true-tropical-sod-webworms-can-destroy-my-tallahassee-lawn/) - Yes! It’s that one phone call every landscaping company dreads getting from their customer. They’ve seen how quickly this pest can quietly invade a yard without getting noticed, especially if they are the company that recently installed the beautiful St. Augustine, Zoysia or Bahai lawn at their client’s home.All it takes is less than a month. The Tropical Sod Webworm takes up residence. It gets into the grass, then down to the roots, and tears it apart from non-stop eating of the turf. And, it looks like this season these pests have arrived sooner than expected. - [Your Ultimate Tallahassee Garden Experience Could Be a Fountain](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2019-9-9-your-ultimate-tallahassee-garden-experience-could-be-a-fountain/) - There's nothing more soothing and calming than that oasis-feeling you get from garden fountains. These sprays are comforting, and beautiful elements found in landscape garden designs. Any time you’ve seen a world-class garden, online or in photos, most often it has a fountain in its background. Whether it is in Rome, Versailles, Dubai, or Cascades Park, the world over, everyone understands the beauty, relaxation, and meditation fountains bring to any garden, yours included. Nothing achieves that more than a body of water in motion. - [4 Lawn Care Tips to Protect Your Tallahassee Landscape](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/4-lawn-care-tips-to-protect/) - Protect your Tallahassee landscape with 4 expert lawn care tips—learn how to water, mow, and maintain your yard for lasting health and curb appeal. - [Building A Garden Pond In 5 Steps](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/building-a-garden-pond-in-5-steps/) - Create a relaxing garden pond in 5 easy steps! Learn how to plan, build, and maintain a beautiful backyard pond for your Tallahassee landscape. - [Is Tropical Soda Apple On Your Property?](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/tropical-soda-apple/) - Find out if tropical soda apple is invading your property—learn how to identify, control, and prevent this invasive weed from damaging your Tallahassee lawn. - [Irrigation Installation and Repair in Tallahassee Homes](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/irrigation-installation-and-repair-in-tallahassee-homes/) - Irrigation installation and repair in Tallahassee made simple. Learn how professional systems protect your landscape and save water. - [Retaining Walls: Structural Necessity or Design Opportunity?](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/retaining-walls-structural-necessity-or-design-opportunity/) - Discover when retaining walls are needed and how they become stunning design features. Learn options for Tallahassee homes. - [Drainage Problems in Tallahassee Yards: What’s Normal, What’s a Warning Sign—and How to Fix It](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/drainage-problems-in-tallahassee-yards-whats-normal-whats-a-warning-sign-and-how-to-fix-it/) - Learn about common drainage problems in Tallahassee yards, what’s normal, what’s a warning sign, and how to fix issues to protect your home and landscape. - [Lawn Care Calendar for Tallahassee](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/lawn-care-calendar-for-tallahassee/) - Use our month-by-month lawn care calendar so you know when to mow, water, fertilize, and treat your Tallahassee yard for a lush, healthy lawn year-round. - [Grading and Excavation Near Me: What Tallahassee Property Owners Need to Know](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/grading-and-excavation-near-me-what-tallahassee-property-owners-need-to-know/) - Grading and excavation near me explained. Learn how proper site work protects your Tallahassee landscape and prevents drainage issues. - [Deck or Patio: Which Outdoor Living Space Fits Your Florida Yard Best?](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/deck-or-patio-which-outdoor-living-space-fits-your-florida-yard-best/) - Compare decks vs patios for Florida yards. Learn which outdoor living space fits your style, budget, and maintenance needs in Tallahassee’s climate. - [What are the Benefits of an Irrigation System?](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/what-are-the-benefits-of-an-irrigation-system/) - Discover the benefits of an irrigation system for your Tallahassee lawn—save water, boost curb appeal, and keep your landscape healthy year-round. - [A Beginner's Lawn Care Guide for a Lush, Green Lawn in Tallahassee](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/a-beginners-lawn-care-guide-for-a-lush-green-lawn-in-tallahassee/) - New to lawn care in Tallahassee? Follow our beginner-friendly guide to mowing, watering, and fertilizing for a thick, healthy, green lawn all year long. - [Can a Paver Patio Reduce Your Landscape Maintenance?](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/paver-patio-reduce-landscape-maintenance/) - Learn how a custom paver patio can lower your landscape maintenance, reduce weeds and erosion, and keep your Tallahassee outdoor space looking polished year-round. - [Wooden Fencing & Screens: Combining Privacy, Style and Function](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/wooden-fencing-screens-combining-privacy-style-and-function/) - Wooden fencing & screens perfectly blend privacy, style and function for Tallahassee homes—learn expert tips from Dickerson Landscaping. - [Mr. D's Plant of the Week Series: Elephant’s Ear](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2019-9-5-mr-ds-plant-of-the-week-series-elephants-ear/) - Do you remember the first time seeing those large tropical green leaves, that looked incredibly massive? They were shield-like in size and shape, and unbelievably enormous, with fleshy green leaves, and ironically named Elephant’s Ear. The Alocasia spp., (the Elephant’s Ear’s scientific name; pronounced: al-lo-KAY-zee-uh species), from the family of Araceae, is not native to North America. Though it is not from our country, this aggressive and invasive fast-spreading perennial; herbaceous has made its home in Florida. From North Florida to the tip of Key West, the Elephant’s Ear is a year-round planted herbaceous. You can expect this upright plant to grow almost 10-feet tall and about 10-feet across. - [How Often Should I Water My Plants and Trees?](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2019-9-2-how-often-should-i-water-my-plants-and-trees/) - Another common question we get asked by homeowners is how often they should water their plants and trees. Many who inquire are hoping our answer will be universal; however, when it comes to how often to water and the amounts needed, each plant and tree species have specific requirements.In today’s column, we’ll take a quick look at the different watering factors to consider, along with checking soil conditions, times to water, and general watering guidelines. Being that annuals, perennials, and newly planted trees, and shrubs are common here in Tallahassee and Leon County, we’ll briefly cover general watering instructions too. - [Mr. D's Plant of the Week Series: Dog Hobble](https://dickersonlandscaping.com/2019-9-19-mr-ds-plant-of-the-week-series-dog-hobble/) - You know you’ve seen those heavy blooming shrubs while cruising around Tallahassee or throughout Leon County but didn’t know its name. That woody plant with white or pinkish-white bell-shaped blooms we call racemes growing from their arched stolon stems. 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