It's official! ArtisTree has been voted "Best Landscaper" by readers of Sarasota Magazine. We are so excited and thank everyone for this honor -- it means a lot to us. Be sure to see all the winners in Sarasota Magazine's May issue!
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In honor of National Lawn Care Month, ArtisTree shares these tips from the National Association of Landscape Professionals. Read them and reap. Myth #1: You can water your lawn and landscape any time of day.Reality: Water is a valuable resource; make every drop count! Watering your lawn in the early…
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[caption id="attachment_6075" align="alignleft" width="300"] Pink flamingos[/caption] The grand reveal! This landscape for a Arthur Rutenberg/Nelson Homes residence was designed by ArtisTree Designer Joe Mantkowski and installed by our exceptional A-Team. Joe remembered the homeowners saying how much they loved pink flamingos and decided he'd surprise them with a few (well,…
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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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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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