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DEAD GIVEAWAYS YOUR TREE IS DYING

Signs of a dying tree can include trunk damage, bare branches, damaged roots and fungus. If you have a tree in question, check for vertical cracks in the tree’s trunk and areas where bark has fallen off and not grown back -- exposed areas of smooth wood can indicate there’s…

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THE LITTE SCHEFFLERA WHO COULDN’T GROW UP

A homeowner recently invited us out to talk about re-landscaping her front yard. She wanted everything replaced except the row of scheffleras growing right up against her house. “I know they don’t look the best, but we’ve had them forever,” she said, looking at the sparse leaves on top. “Can’t…

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SANTA LIKES LANDSCAPES WITH CHRISTMAS PALMS

The Philippines native Christmas palm (adonidia) gets its name from the bright scarlet fruit clusters it produces in the winter. This self-cleaning palm is typically slender and small, normally 15–25 feet tall, which makes it an excellent choice to be planted in groups to produce a natural-looking grove. Its feather-shaped…

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WHY SWIFT & SINCERE SERVICE GOES A LONG WAY IN LANDSCAPING

Gliding through a day of landscape maintenance services rarely happens because Mother Nature interrupts so often – especially in southwest Florida. But in between the rain, wind, bugs and temperature extremes, ArtisTree sure appreciates getting praise from our valued customers this holiday season. “ArtisTree’s work out at the front entry…

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