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Brunfelsia shrub: A beautiful tongue twister

Brunfelsia pauciflora ‘Floribunda’ -- say that three times! Nicknamed “Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow,” the brunfelsia shrub blooms profusely with pansy-like, fragrant flowers in Southwest Florida landscapes until the end of summer. Native to Brazilian woodlands, it burgeons a deep violet, turns to lavender and then white all in three days;…

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Hurricane Irma

Don’t Give Up on Trees Overturned by Irma

Now that Hurricane Irma has roared through Florida, landscape companies across the state are being besieged by callers wanting their toppled trees to be replaced. ArtisTree’s advice? Don’t give up your trees overturned by Irma just yet. If yours is a smaller specimen, you may be able to treat it…

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Joe Mantkowski

Landscape Division: Joe Mantkowski Promoted to General Manager

ArtisTree Landscape Maintenance & Design announces the promotion of Joe Mantkowski to General Manager/Landscape Division. “In the past 13 years, Joe has displayed great ability in developing and nurturing his account base,” said ArtisTree CEO Joe Gonzalez. “With the recovery of the market and the aggressive objectives we have set…

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rain on grass

Waterlogged Lawns: Should You Mow or Not

Some days it’s easy to read Mother Nature and tell our mow crews to go home -- especially during Florida's rainy season when lightening threatens and lawns become waterlogged. We certainly don't want to endanger our crews or damage lawns with deep mower ruts.  For the most part, property managers…

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crossandra bloom

Lovely Crossandra: The Tropical Bloomer That Won’t Quit

Just when you think it can’t possibly put out anymore blooms, Crossandra comes through with another round sure to dazzle. Also known as the firecracker plant, Crossandra adds pop to Southwest Florida landscapes with neon-bright orange flowers that contrast beautifully with its bronze-green foliage. You would think this breathtaking perennial…

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