Pest Control for Your Florida Garden
When it comes to protecting your garden and your family from insects, the first thing you should know is that plants have natural enemies that may end up being beneficial to your garden or backyard. Insects are arthropods that feed on other living organisms, and they often enjoy munching on plants or on other insects […]
Forget the Mistletoe: Holiday Landscaping and Gardening in Cape Coral
Many backyards and gardens in Florida tend to lose their green appeal during the holidays, and there are various reasons why this happens. If you have native Florida plants that started withering weeks before Thanksgiving, a bit of degeneration could be part of their natural cycle. Even your perennials and evergreens may look a bit […]
Attracting Birds to Your Florida Garden
Southwest Florida is blessed with an abundance of bird species thanks to the nature conservation policies of the Sunshine State. If you have an interest in bird-watching, you can turn your garden into a welcoming feeding spot for both native and migratory birds; this is a great way to get children interested in natural sciences […]
Plant Fall Colors in Your Yard
While our area does not get the beautiful trees transformed by their fall colors that many parts of the United States get, planting the right flowers can add a similar array of amazing fall colors to your landscaping. Before you choose, make sure to consider their care requirements, or let a landscaping service take care […]
Four Ways Mulch Helps Your Landscaping
Whether you’re working on your landscaping yourself or handing the whole project over to professional landscaping services, you have probably spent some time thinking about what you want your outdoor space to look like and include. Maybe you’ve made a list of your favorite flowers or decided whether to stick with a green theme or […]
Top 5 Secrets for Keeping Your Florida Palm Trees Healthy
One of the more iconic plants we enjoy in Florida is the stately florida palm tree. As most residents quickly come to appreciate, there are many varieties of palms in addition to our State Tree, the cabbage palm. Those other familiar palms you will see around the state include: Queen Washington Date All of these […]
Pink and Purple Heat-Tolerant Flowers for a Blazing Summer
This summer is bound to be a scorcher. Flowers will need extra attention and water but there is still a large chance plants will wilt and die in the sun, making the loveliest garden an ugly wasteland. However, particular flowers can withstand excessive heat and still have colorful blooms. Most come only in red, orange, […]
Let a Creative Fairy Garden Transform A Boring Yard
In a boring old pot, two worlds come together in the creative genius better known as a fairy garden. Miniatures adorned and surrounded by the many varieties of plant life throughout. An adventure as simple or as detailed as one’s mind is willing to imagine. If dollhouses were your childhood hobby, then a fairy garden […]
Pool Cage Landscaping Inside and Out
In Florida, pool cages are a necessity if you want to enjoy your pool without being bothered by the many bugs that inhabit the state. Too often, pool owners believe that they must sacrifice the lush, tropical look around their pool because they need a pool enclosure. However, there are many options for planting both […]
Tips for Choosing the Right Commercial Landscaping
You’ve worked hard to create a commercial space that impresses your current and potential customers. However, it’s important to focus on the outside of your business as well as the inside. When a customer arrives at your place of business, the exterior of your space is one of the first things they notice. You can […]
