Florida cold weather can turn green lawns brown with carpetgrass and Bermuda grass intrusion – a sight that full-time residents are accustomed to but a source of stress for snowbirds. But after you read these facts, you’ll see why you needn’t overstress. As the temperatures drop and we get down into the 40s and occasional 30s, you’ll probably notice areas of your turf turning brown. Why? It’s common knowledge that the growth of St. Augustine turf slows greatly and is not as vibrant green Continue Reading
Remember to vote for ArtisTree in Herald-Tribune Readers’ Choice Awards!
Now we just sit back and wait. Thanks to all for taking time to vote for ArtisTree. Winners will be announced in the next few weeks! Sarasota: http://promotions.heraldtribune.com/2019-Readers-Choice---SARASOTA/ Manatee: http://promotions.heraldtribune.com/2019-Readers-Choice---MANATEE/gallery Venice: http://promotions.heraldtribune.com/2019-Readers-Choice---VENICE/gallery A few testimonials from years past on why you should vote for ArtisTree: "THANK YOU and your most Continue Reading
Orange Geiger A Splendid Coastal Tree for Florida Beachfront Homes
Orange Geiger is a splendid coastal tree for Florida beachfront homes misted with sea spray. Sarasota and Venice residents have a crush on this orange beauty for a variety of reasons, as do the designers at Venice-based ArtisTree Landscape. Here's why. For starters, let’s talk about those deep-orange crinkly blossoms that look like crepe paper. This is a “look at me” tree that shines from afar, blooming year round but especially so in Florida’s spring and summer seasons. A word of advice: If Continue Reading
Florida Friendly Gold Sedum Will Spike Up Your Garden
Florida Friendly Gold Sedum finds its niche nearly everywhere – creeping over boulders, spilling down slopes or cascading from coral-colored pots. It’s needle-like but soft. Ground hugging but bright. If you’re looking for a graceful succulent with a spunky attitude, you’ll see it in sedum. As you might guess, gold sedum’s not fussy about soil type as long as the area drains well (pH range of 6.0-7.5). We recommend adding sand and gravel if you’re planting in the rainy season (too much water Continue Reading
