In landscapes, it is essential to choose species that are most suitable to the site. A program of developmental practices that replenishes or sustains soil nutrients and organic matter should also be established. These practices may involve applying organic mulches, including nutrients into soils at the pre-plant stage, and cover cropping. Appropriate maintenance of soil […]
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Pruning shrubs and hedges are critical to maintaining the health and appearance of your landscaping. When done properly, pruning can help to promote the growth of new, healthy branches, eliminate dead or damaged branches, and shape the shrub or hedge into a desired form. However, how you prune your hedge would depend more on your
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Plants become adaptable to a gradual decrease in temperature over the season. Sudden freezes after the season of warm weather usually do more damage to plants than a freeze at the time of cold weather. Most plant parts are able to adapt to cold, but some do not have a good cold tolerance. In Florida,
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Lawns go dormant in the time of late fall and early winter in numerous parts of Florida, leading to brown lawns during the cold months. Property owners may prefer green grass, but there is nothing wrong with having brown lawns in the winter as it is a natural process. Although, those preferring green lawns in
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The fall period in Florida is not like most parts of the country. The temperatures are similar to summer, and weather conditions typically remain the same until the cooler winter months arrive. Your lawn begins to react to less intense sunlight and shorter days, however, you may not notice much difference. The grass grows well
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Brown Patch is a serious disease affecting warm grasses. The disease is most common between November and May when the temperature is below 80℉. Turfgrasses like zoysiagrass, bermudagrass, and St. Augustine grass are vulnerable to this brown patch disease. Increased thatch and nitrogen fertility levels often result in breakouts of brown patches. It is typically
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As some industries begin adjusting and considering sustainable practices, many still lag behind. The lawn and landscape industry may have a fascinating array of technology and innovations available, but only so many providers end up adapting them. One such innovation, known as Integrated Pest Management (IPM), is widely accepted as the standard in agriculture, forestry,
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It is a common mistake to cut the crape myrtle to make the trunks bare with the idea of getting more flowers. However, these practices can cause delayed flowering with a shorter bloom time. The other issues associated with this pruning approach include weakening branches and increasing disease and insect problems. This process proves fatal
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Commercial landscaping is a broad-spectrum landscaping service that includes the planning, design, construction, installation, and maintenance of outdoor spaces for businesses, commercial spaces, government buildings, educational institutions, etc. Commercial landscaping involves planting trees, shrubs, and plants that match a business’s image, installing landscape enhancements like water features, setting up irrigation systems and most importantly, preserving
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What Do You Mean By Mulching? Mulch is a material layered and applied to the earth as a landscape covering. It’s used to suppress weeds, retain moisture in the soil, prevent frost heaving, keep the soil cool, and make the garden bed look more attractive. Read on to discover the best time to mulch, the
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