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If there’s one thing that’s naturally plentiful in the state of Florida, it’s flora. In fact, the name of the state is derived from the Spanish word for flowers, courtesy of Juan Ponce de Leon. What the explorer observed gave him the inspiration for the namesake and it’s well deserved, given the amount of sunshine...
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There’s always a constant battle raging between you and those stubborn, unsightly weeds. It started in earnest again this year, like it has every other, in the spring when the sunshine becomes plentiful and the plants and grass come out of dormancy. Now, you’re out in your yard more than you’d like to be, pulling...
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Although Florida generally sees upwards of 50 inches of rain each year, the state isn’t immune to the problem of drought. With most of Florida’s rain falling between the months of May and October, landscapers and homeowners are faced with the difficult task of finding beautiful plants that will withstand the dry conditions through the...
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Landscaping isn’t just about picking the right colors, lines, and shapes, it’s also about what you chose to plant. While you will probably opt for color and beauty to make it really pop, you ought to avoid certain plants. Not only those which won’t thrive on your property because of its geographical location and type...
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Summer is here in Sarasota, a preview of the annual season already occurred. If you think you’re dealing with a lot of stress and dread heat and humidity, just think about your yard. It can’t escape the sun and you compound its problematic existence by walking all over it. Hours of high heat, with little...
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Want to know how to kill crabgrass in your yard for good? It’s all about being proactive because this particular warm-season annual weed is a tough species. Digitaria or crabgrass, is a difficult thing to combat in your lawn. That’s probably not much of a surprise but it’s worth noting just how problematic it is...
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Your outdoor living space might be less than exciting, or, functional. You’ve wrestled with the idea of a complete makeover, but, just can’t come-up with a conducive idea that will work. Sure, you’ve seen plenty of design ideas, but these look difficult to implement, and what’s more, just too expensive. Like many homeowners, you want...
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Now that we’re well into the fall months and winter is officially right around the corner, you’ll probably see more and more brown spots on your lawn. When homeowners see such sights, particularly this time during the year, they often attribute it to the season–after all the grass is dormant and there’s less rain, with...
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Putting a landscape design together takes a lot of preparation and know how. Unfortunately, homeowners are bombarded with media that magically transforms properties in thirty to sixty minutes, yielding stunning results that isn’t possible without the help of dozens and dozens of crew members. That phenomenon gives homeowners the misconception landscaping is not difficult. Of...
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Few can deny the beauty and function of a rock garden. What’s this about function, you might be asking? Well, rock gardens are the perfect answer to what ails you the most when it comes to your lawn and landscape. Practically every home has that one area that’s really difficult to maintain. It might be...
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