One of the foremost benefits of living in Southwest Florida is the ability to have a beautiful landscape all year-round. This is the tenth of 12 Landscaping Tips for a Florida-Friendly Yard, which can be downloaded from our free eBook library. Your family can enjoy a well-cared for environment even in winter when the rest of the country is shivering …
Feel the BURN! Fire ants are a painful fact of life in Southwest Florida. These stinging pests can leave burning red welts, that turn into blisters and become very itchy. Children are especially susceptible to the stings and can experience major swelling if bitten. Fortunately, you can get fire ant control and stop them from taking over your yard and …
You want your home and landscape to be a safe place for your family to enjoy, but termites can threaten your tranquility… This is the seventh of 12 Landscaping Tips for a Florida-Friendly Yard, which can be downloaded from our free eBook library. In Fort Myers, Naples and all of Southwest Florida, both subterranean and drywood termites have been known …
Is it just me, or is there something about Spring that makes you really want to get out and enjoy your yard? But it can be hard to relax and enjoy when your trees look like this… This is the sixth of 12 Landscaping Tips for a Florida-Friendly Yard, which can be downloaded from our free eBook library. Recently, we’ve …
Palm trees are an indispensable part of the Southwest Florida landscape—nothing says paradise like our majestic palms. This is the fifth of 12 Landscaping Tips for a Florida-Friendly Yard, which can be downloaded from our free eBook library. With their leafy fronds rustling in the gentle breeze, they signal that you and your family live in a tropical eden. But …
The sub-tropical climate of Fort Myers and Naples offer unique challenges in maintaining your landscape. You really need to consider a lawn care program that’s specifically designed for South West Florida’s soil and weather conditions. This is the fourth of 12 Landscaping Tips for a Florida-Friendly Yard, which can be downloaded from our free eBook library. To keep an eye-catching …
It’s hard to imagine that a state bordered on three sides by water might ever need to think about water conservation. With thousands of lakes and many streams and rivers, Florida seems certifiably drenched. But much of that water is not available for our use, and in our unique climate of alternating wet and dry seasons water can often become …
This is the first of 12 Landscaping Tips for a Florida-Friendly Yard, which can be downloaded from our free eBook library. Many people in Southwest Florida make the mistake of over-watering, especially in the scorching summer months. Who wouldn’t want a cool drink when it’s blazing hot outside? But over-soaking your yard can cause problems for your Florida landscape. Too …
Southwest Florida is a subtropical paradise with blue skies in winter and lush greenery all year round. You want your landscape to be healthy and beautiful so your family can enjoy this stunning location, but knowing just what to do to keep your yard looking its best can be a challenge.