Is your homeowner association (HOA) tired of its Washingtonian palms but clueless as to what to replace them with? The elegant Carnavon Gorge palm could be the perfect fit for your community (it also works great as an alternative for Chinese fan or sabal palms). Its resistance to Texas Phoenix…
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We were going to write tips for HOAs hunting for landscape maintenance companies, but thought you’d rather hear from an HOA board member instead. Although this is a positive testimonial for ArtisTree, the author – a board chairman in Sarasota County – makes several valid points that translate into tips…
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Known affectionately by his wife as “The Captain,” one of ArtisTree’s community residents loves to plant unusual specimens in his garden. Last week he told us his next acquisition – when the weather gets warmer – would be Acalypha hispida, also known as a chenille plant. The Captain has good…
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It’s the most widely sold rose in the USA. Introduced in 2000, the Knock Out® family of roses revolutionized our concept of the flower and is one of the more unique rose bush options for your Southwest Florida landscape. They’re easy to grow, require little maintenance and bloom nearly year-round…
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When’s the last time you thought of adding a touch of silver to your garden? Silver-leafed plants and palms can transform nearly any landscape design into a spellbinding array of color. Coupled with almost any shade (blue, pink, red, orange or purple), they can tone down rich colors or add…
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