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Irrigation during drought conditions

Local Drought Conditions Test the Patience of HOA Communities

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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HOA lawn care Florida

HOA Lawn Care: ArtisTree Explains the Art of Mowing

Now that April is here, most ArtisTree communities are transitioning from biweekly to weekly mow schedules pending their contract specifications. Why is frequency of mowing so important for HOA lawn care in our area? Here we grow again. First of all, it’s growing season. Your turfgrass is going to grow…

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Lakewood Ranch Landscapes ArtisTree

Lakewood Ranch Landscapes Are Sound Investments

Beautiful Lakewood Ranch landscapes don’t always get the credit they deserve. Each community within attributes its appeal to the residential architecture, the community’s special amenities and, of course, its convenient location. But what about those healthy lawns? The colorful plant beds? The expertly trimmed trees? Ask a landscape company --…

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Local drought conditions

Smart Floridians Supplement Irrigation with Garden Hoses

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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