Dipladenia, a lovely flowering vine belonging to the Mandevilla genus, adorns countless Sarasota landscapes with colorful, trumpet-like flowers and rich green foliage. But if you mention it to ArtisTree’s Plantopinons experts, prepare to step back because petals might fly. Welcome to our Dipladenia Debate. Dipladenia is a bit "shrubbier" than…
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Double Peach Hibiscus immediately sprung to mind when we read that “Peach Fuzz” was announced as 2024’s Color of The Year. Yes, each year the Pantone Color Institute knights a color and gives it a special name. Predictably, marketers love it. Consumers are now being urged to buy toasters, rugs,…
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Pyramidal trees planted on Sarasota properties always make an elegant statement -- their natural symmetry accentuating spacious estates and secluded residences. But come December, they take on a special holiday flair, their conical shapes reminiscent of fragrant firs on Christmas tree lots. Here are ArtisTree’s four top pyramidal picks should…
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Sanchezia, also known as The Zebra Plant, can “botanical up” your garden but only if you’ve created a proper microclimate for this tropical beauty. It's not for all stripes of plant beds and certainly won’t thrive in wide-open sunny spaces like a new-build property. Instead, this evergreen perennial shrub from…
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