No wonder Gold Mound is a brilliant choice for Southwest Florida landscapes. Its neon yellow foliage will engage every passerby, even if your home is tucked back far away from the street. As far as evergreen shrubs go, this species dazzles every time, even if you just want a spot of it – well, especially if you want a spot of it. That’s because Gold Mound Duranta is best used sparingly as strategic pops of color in your Southwest Florida landscape. Think of it as an exclamation point within Continue Reading
Protect Your Florida Landscape with Gutters
Protect your Florida landscape with gutters, and you’ll enjoy big benefits lasting throughout your home ownership (plus your pets won't have to hide under your alocasia plant). In fact, ArtisTree Landscape Maintenance & Design believes so much in the benefits of gutters that we ask residents undergoing landscape renovations to sign an agreement saying they’ve declined gutters and downspouts, should that unfortunately be the case. Why? We’ve seen too many plants destroyed and too much Continue Reading
Consider White Plants for Your Florida Landscape
“I would love to find a client who would consider all white plants for their Florida landscape. For me, white really pops. It’s soft, but if you want to go real formal, there’s nothing prettier than white against dark green plantings like a hedge of podocarpus or Japanese boxwood. A Florida garden in all-white has the most delicious southern feel. Plus, white is the color of serenity -- perfect for a relaxed, Florida lifestyle.” – Amy Crutcher, Landscape Designer, ArtisTree Continue Reading
European Fan Palms Are a Fan Favorite in Florida
No wonder European fan palms are a fan favorite in Southwest Florida. You can tuck these compact beauties almost anywhere in your landscape and not have to worry about them outgrowing their space. Better yet, the only thing they demand is your admiring glance, which should be easy enough considering their stunning shape and stylish allure. The first thing you should know about European fan palms is that they’re slow growers, so ArtisTree Landscape recommends you start out with a least a Continue Reading
