ArtisTree Landscape Maintenance & Design earned four awards recognizing excellence in landscaping at the annual Parade of Homes awards dinner hosted March 1 by the Manatee-Sarasota Building Industry Association. The veteran landscape company won “Best Landscaping/Curb Appeal” for two local builders: Lee Wetherington Homes and Arthur Rutenberg/Nelson Homes. ArtisTree designed…
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Often overlooked by Florida residents, Walter’s Viburnum is an excellent hedge choice for several reasons. But first, let’s answer the burning question: “What’s up with a plant named Walter?” Well, Walter’s Viburnum honors a colonial botanist named Thomas Walter (1740-1789). This English-born planter described the species in his catalog of…
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When Garden Elementary students return from their March spring break, they’ll be treated to a surprise that will rock their world: a professionally designed rock garden donated by ArtisTree Landscape Maintenance & Design. Ever since the Venice school created its own “Venice Rocks” campaign (modeled after The Kindness Rocks Project…
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Looking for a Florida native plant that will attract butterflies, birds and your neighbors’ admiration? Look no further than the exquisite American Beautyberry – a cold-hardy deciduous shrub that produces a striking cluster of plump purple berries throughout Florida and the southern United States. Beautyberries look particularly charming under tall…
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