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 …
Landscaping Tip #9 – Enjoy Your Yard More with Fire Ant Control
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 …
Landscaping Tip #7 – Smart Yard Design Can Help Control Florida Termites
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 …
Landscaping Tip #6 – How to Keep Your Yard Protected from Rugose Spiraling Whiteflies
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 …
Landscaping Tip #5 – Are You Giving Your Palms the Care They Need?
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 …
Landscaping Tip #4 – What You Need to Know About Lawn Care in Naples and Fort Myers
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 …
Landscaping Tip #2 – Your Irrigation Needs: How to Conserve Water in a Florida Friendly Yard
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 …
Landscaping Tip #1 – Learn How Proper Irrigation Can Help Create a Florida-Friendly Yard
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 …
12 Landscaping Tips for a Florida-Friendly Yard
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.