Q: Two of my palms have what appear to be yellow mushrooms growing out of the bottom of their trunks. Some of their fronds are yellowing, too. My neighbor says I have butt rot. Can this be true? I’ve never had butt rot but am itching to find out what…
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Q: We hope you can help us out, ArtisTree. We have a new pest, and it’s not our neighbor. Little white flies have decided to take up residence in our palms and bushes. Can you tell us what they might be and if we should be worried about an infestation?…
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Q: What are the best plants for Southwest Florida? A: The best plants are the ones that are carefully chosen for the right place. The adage “right plant, right place” could not be truer. Many DIY gardeners or inexperienced “professionals” will make the error of putting a plant that’s intolerant…
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Everyone was all smiles after our proposal presentation, and as we stood to shake hands, one HOA board member said she would be glad when a decision was made. “There are just so many things to consider in selecting a landscape company,” she sighed. “But then, this is a big…
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Most homeowners understand the importance of using bark mulch. It conserves moisture, controls weeds and prevents erosion. It also improves soil granulation and aeration. Guess you could think of it as life-supporting connective tissue between your plant material, trees and turf. I tried to explain this concept to a homeowner…
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