River Birch trees are always a pleasant surprise for newcomers relocating to Florida. Instead of white trunks associated with other birches, this specimen in east Sarasota and Manatee counties boasts a showy trunk of silver and salmon bark that peels into papery curls for year-long contrast. Its stunning “trunk show”…
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L to R: ArtisTree VP of Landscape Design Joe Mantkowski with landscape designers Clinton Lak, Chris Culp, Brian Clouser and Elisabeth Owen Landscape mistakes don’t always happen by mistake. For instance, you might think red mulch and black rubber edging enhance your plant beds perfectly. But poor choices or landscaping…
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“As a snowbird, I’ve always loved red maple trees and would like to add one or two to my Florida landscape. Your thoughts, please. Do they even do well here?” - Tony F., Sarasota resident A mature red maple tree changes colors in Lakewood Ranch, Fla. Florida red maple trees…
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Eagleston hollies are making a big splash with Sarasota homeowners seeking pool privacy. If you’re looking for a hedge that’s hardy but refined, these pyramidal beauties are the perfect choice. Newly installed Eagleston hollies will fill out for optimum privacy. Shapable with small slender branches, these evergreens can grow full…
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