Southern red cedar trees seem to prevail in Lakewood Ranch, their tall pyramidal symmetry gracing numerous spacious properties. If you want your landscape to make an elegant statement, this handsome evergreen also grown on Christmas tree farms could be the perfect choice. This newly installed Southern red cypress tree contrasts…
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Trimming crape myrtles in October, even though Florida's rainy season has ended, may trigger growth that can become damaged in colder winter months. Crape myrtle trimming questions are already coming in due to Florida’s unusually dry and mild October. Now that we’re out of rainy season, can we trim our…
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Florida queen palms "play well" with other palms and also look stunning placed in rows or clusters. Florida queen palms, or Syagrus romanzoffiana, have been widely planted in the state for years. They’re fast growers, have a certain regal stature and require minimal care. So just for fun, we asked…
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Florida paradise at its best: Philodendrum Xanadu encircles a palm while serving as a lush green backdrop to other tropical plantings. Philodendron Xanadu is really hard to mess up, but some homeowners do despite their good intentions. Just as their Xanadu is getting full and lush, they decide to thin…
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