When You Have Small Spots of Greener Grass
If you have small spots that are greener in your yard what do you think is causing it? Do you have dogs? What Causes Small Greener Spots in My Yard? The small green spots in your yard may be caused from dog urination. Dogs are creatures of habit and tend to urinate in the same […]
Can Easter Lilies Be Transplanted From Container To Ground?
You probably have several Easter Lilies in pots around your house or along your front sidewalk that you used as a Spring decoration. You’ve enjoyed them for the Easter season but now you are ready to get your house back in order. You are torn between tossing the Easter Lily in the garbage because its […]
Watering For Different Areas Of A Property
The best way to ensure you will water the various parts of your property for the right amount of times with correct levels of precipitation is to hire a licensed, insured and experienced irrigation contractor to install the system in the first place. How An Irrigation System Is Decided Irrigation systems are divided into “zones” […]
Fluctuation In Water Pressure Affects Lawn Watering
There are two primary sources of water used to irrigate a yard. You will either have non-potable water supplied by the City or County in which you live or you will have a well. Well Supplied Water For Irrigation Well supplied water always runs the risk of running low during times of drought. Installing […]
Sprinkler Heads In A Slope
Occasionally in Southwest Florida we come across hills and slopes. Gather they were probably man made since we live in the flattest place on earth. Perhaps you have a sprinkler head that was placed at the base of a hill or in a slope. This can cause several issues in the long run. Possible Problems […]
The Gardens At The Edison Fort Winter Estates
Thomas Alva Edison was a winter resident of Fort Myers Florida in the 1920’s. We all know him as The Inventor of the light bulb. His home is now a national piece of history. On this property there are many historical buildings, houses and gardens. Where Is The Edison Ford Winter Estates Located? The Edison […]
Naples Botanical Gardens
The goal of The Naples Botanical Gardens is to educate the public about nature and plant life through the display and education of many varieties of plant life, bird life, natural habitats and more. They desire to invoke feelings of bliss, happiness and delight for the folks that visit. Where is Naples Botanical Gardens Located? […]
Southwest Florida Is Blessed With Botanical Gardens
If you are a lover of nature then no less you frequently visit some of Southwest Florida’s natural beauties like the beaches, State Parks, wetlands and botanical gardens. A Botanical Garden Is…. A botanical garden is a tropical garden intertwined with natural habitats to form a piece of paradise. It’s a great place to study a variety […]
The Shamrock
When I think of St. Patrick’s Day I think of green beer, leprechauns and shamrocks. I thought I’d do a little research on Shamrocks. I always think that if I don’t know about things, perhaps you don’t either. We are actually learning together. Thank you for joining me on our journey. St. Patrick Used The Shamrock As […]
Determining The Right Zone for Landscaping Materials
Being in the landscaping industry we are well versed in the “Zone” for which we buy plants, trees, palms and shrubs. A zone is a climatic condition for the area in which you live. How Are Zones Determined? The USDA has developed a map that divides the United States into 11 different zones based on […]