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COMPARISONS OF COMMON ST. AUGUSTINE CULTIVARS

ArtisTree Landscape is frequently asked what type of sod is best to install, and our answer is always “it depends.” Many residential communities limit and/or control the type of sod you can install -- here in Southwest Florida it’s typically St. Augustine or Zoysia. Popular St. Augustine sod has several…

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PUT A LITTLE HEAVEN IN YOUR LANDSCAPE WITH HELICONIA.

Derived from the Greek word helikonios, Heliconia is a cousin to the banana and often mistaken for Bird-of-Paradise. Most species are native to South and Central America; however, a few have been naturalized in Florida. Common names for Heliconia include lobster-claws, wild plantains or false bird-of-paradise. The unusual bracts appear…

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