I'd like to know what you think about plumbago shrubs. I love their blue color, but either they look really good or kind of bad during rainy season. Is it one of those finicky plants? - Sally M., Nokomis Thank you for your question. Overall, ArtisTree experts agree that plumbago…
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Local drought conditions in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties are testing us all. Turf is turning brown and parched plants are showing signs of stress – even in HOA communities that use irrigation systems. ArtisTree Landscape Maintenance & Design, headquartered in Venice, offers a few words of wisdom. Irrigation a…
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"We were told by a local landscaper in Sarasota that Gold Mound Duranta was a hardy shrub, but in just two years ours started losing leaves and finally died. Very disappointed as we loved the bright color. Please advise.” -- Thanks, T. N. ArtisTree is sorry to hear you had…
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Giant Apostle’s Iris is celebrated for its magnificent purple flowers rippled with rich yellow and mahogany tones. But for one Sarasota homeowner, its magnificence didn’t exist -- at least not at first. The Giant Apostle's Iris in all its glory: a stunning repeat bloomer spring to fall in SW Florida.…
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Southern red cedar trees seem to prevail in Lakewood Ranch, their tall pyramidal symmetry gracing numerous spacious properties. If you want your landscape to make an elegant statement, this handsome evergreen also grown on Christmas tree farms could be the perfect choice. This newly installed Southern red cypress tree contrasts…
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