Butterflies and Hummingbirds

Butterflies and Hummingbirds

Planting for butterflies and hummingbirds recently have taken off. Sure you can attract a couple of butterflies and hummingbirds just by planting a few of the right flowers in the window box or a corner of your landscaped beds. They should have plenty of sun and...
Cold Weather is Here…

Cold Weather is Here…

There are several ways to prepare your plants to protect them from the cold. Water the soil thoroughly before the cold front moves through the area. Moist soil holds more heat than dry soil. If you have an irrigation system, make sure to shut off your system or it can...
Cool Weather is Around the Corner!

Cool Weather is Around the Corner!

There are several ways to prepare your plants to protect them from cold. Water the soil thoroughly before the cold front moves through the area. Moist soil holds more heat than dry soil. Wrap the trunk of grafted trees with twelve to fourteen layers of newspaper, tie...
Rain, Rain is Here to Stay…

Rain, Rain is Here to Stay…

During July and August we can receive between 7-8 inches of rain each month. If we get a hurricane it can be a higher amount of rain. Turn your sprinklers off. Conserve our water. Too much water can be detrimental to plants and lawns. Plants can be sprayed with...
Butterflies and Hummingbirds

Butterflies and Hummingbirds

Planting for butterflies and hummingbirds recently have taken off. Sure you can attract a couple of butterflies and hummingbirds just by planting a few of the right flowers in the window box or a corner of your landscaped beds. They should have plenty of sun and...
Spring Clean Up is Finally Here!

Spring Clean Up is Finally Here!

Prune back any shrubs that look out of control. Proper pruning techniques allow your hedge to grow in height and width. After several years, improvement are required to keep the hedge within it’s boundaries. When 4 to 6 inches of new growth accumulate, the hedge...