He was a laborer who asked for an opportunity and got it. Today, thirteen years later, Luis Garcia oversees mow crews for a nationally ranked, $18-million company called ArtisTree Landscape Maintenance & Design based in Venice, FL. Despite pleas from his parents to stay in El Salvador and finish high…
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Q: With the recent wildfires consuming land and homes in Arizona, Colorado and California, how do I reduce the risk of fire hazards in my Florida landscape? A: Florida's frequent lightning strikes and human carelessness guarantee that wildfire will continue to be a factor in rural and suburban areas. Two…
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Q: I’ve spent so much time and effort on my landscaping and now it’s being devoured by rabbits. How do I keep these rascally rabbits out of my yard? A: There’s nothing cuter than a soft cottontail rabbit, but if you see one hopping across your landscape, you can count…
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Q: I am looking for a light-colored groundcover for my backyard -- something with a broader leaf. All I’m finding right now is variegated jasmine. Can you recommend something more interesting? I live in Florida. A: Why not consider Variegated Confederate Jasmine? It’s actually a woody vine that’s typically used…
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