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
Protect Your Florida Landscape with Gutters
Protect your Florida landscape with gutters, and you’ll enjoy big benefits lasting throughout your home ownership (plus your pets won't have to hide under your alocasia plant). In fact, ArtisTree Landscape Maintenance & Design believes so much in the benefits of gutters that we ask residents undergoing landscape renovations to sign an agreement saying they’ve declined gutters and downspouts, should that unfortunately be the case. Why? We’ve seen too many plants destroyed and too much Continue Reading
Your Sarasota Landscape Doesn’t Have To Be a Selling Point, But…
We’ll be honest with you. ArtisTree Landscape Maintenance & Design always promotes a renovated Sarasota landscape as a selling point for homeowners who might put their house on the market someday. But maybe you could care less about increasing your home value. Maybe all you want is your own private oasis with palms, plumeria and a pool to plunge into – a place to unwind with friends and frosty umbrella drinks. You’re not interested in how much return you’ll get on your investment -- you Continue Reading
Lovely Crossandra: The Tropical Bloomer That Won’t Quit
Just when you think it can’t possibly put out anymore blooms, Crossandra comes through with another round sure to dazzle. Also known as the firecracker plant, Crossandra adds pop to Southwest Florida landscapes with neon-bright orange flowers that contrast beautifully with its bronze-green foliage. You would think this breathtaking perennial would require lots of care, but on the contrary, all it asks for is sun/bright shade and moist, well-drained soil amended with peat or other organic Continue Reading
