Q: I’m no tree expert, but I just had two palms installed, and the twine around the fronds was removed right away. Shouldn’t it be left on until the palms are established? A: You may be confusing twine-wrapping for wood braces that are positioned against the trunks to stabilize palms. Wood braces…
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Q: The last time we had a frost, I covered my plants with plastic and they froze anyway. Should I have used something else? A: Yes. One of the biggest mistakes homeowners make is covering their plants with plastic during a freeze. Plastic conducts cold, so unfortunately, your plants were…
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Q: I have a small courtyard area and want a nice accent palm that looks different and exotic. It can’t be too big. What do you suggest? I live in Southwest Florida. A: ArtisTree has the perfect choice for you: an Arikury palm with a trunk pattern like no other. The leaf…
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Q: I read somewhere about a tree that has pretty yellow flowers and smells like Chanel No. 5. Do you what it is? My wife would love to have one if it’s not too hard to care for. A: Sounds like you’re talking about ylang ylang, or Cananga odorata. Ylang ylang (pronounced…
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Q: I’m building a new home in southwest Florida and wish to emphasize the architectural elements and landscaping with some dramatic lighting like I see in magazines. What does ArtisTree suggest? A: A brilliant questions deserves a brilliant answer, so let's talk about LED landscape lighting. First of all, energy efficiency…
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