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Florida landscapes pop with begonias and coconut palms

Florida Landscapes Look Less Crammed with Simple Groupings

Simple design goes a long way, as shown in this stunning waterfront property graced with begonias and coconut palms. Designed by Venice-based ArtisTree Landscape. Florida landscapes look better less crammed, and that’s putting it mildly if you listen to ArtisTree Landscape Designer Clinton Lak. “Florida newcomers enamored with our tropical…

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Crape myrtle trimming

Crape myrtle trimming: Don’t jump the gun.

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

Florida queen palms: A royal pain or not?

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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Sarasota landscape renovations

Sarasota Landscapes: Right Plant, Right Place, Right Checklist

Sarasota landscape renovations don’t have to be intimidating if you have the right checklist handy. ArtisTree Landscape Designer Clinton Lak's checklist leaves no stone unturned. "Get the vision phase right and you'll have a good roadmap to follow throughout your renovation." -- Clinton Lak, ArtisTree Degreed Landscape Designer “Too often…

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