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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What happens when a dry spell lasts forever? At ArtisTree, we get our pen out. Dear June, Well, here we are -- just you and us and the summer heat. Once again, you’ve brought drought conditions to our wonderful piece of paradise, but then we know how mercurial you are.…
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Smart Floridians supplement irrigation with good, old-fashioned garden hoses. But those who don’t? They might be missing out, says ArtisTree Irrigation Manager Bob Hall. ArtisTree Irrigation Manager Bob Hall “I can’t tell you how many times homeowners will turn on their entire system for 30 minutes, all because an area…
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You’ve made a considerable investment in landscaping your Southwest Florida home, and your landscape designer says to hand-water your new plantings until they’re “established.” What exactly does that mean? Well, every species has its own set of requirements to thrive, but generally speaking, a well- established plant is one that…
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