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How Often Should You Be Replenishing the Mulch in Your Landscape Beds?
Published on Wednesday, November 02, 2022
It's quite obvious that the mulch in your landscape beds deteriorates and looks messy over time. However, the appearance of old mulch isn't the only reason why it's important to freshen it up every once in a while. Mulch provides many benefits to your plants that diminish the more that the mulch decomposes. So, for both appearance and plant health reasons, it's important to reinstall mulch in your landscape beds once a year. It's best to schedule your annual mulch...
5 Popular Lighting Techniques to Enhance the Look of Your Property at Night
Published on Thursday, September 08, 2022
Having landscape lighting installed on your property is a great way to illuminate your outdoor space at night so you can use it after the sun sets. However, many people don't realize that landscape lighting also has a big impact on the overall ambiance of your property. Lighting can be used to draw attention to focal points on your property that you're proud of and want to show off, such as beautiful palm trees that are native to Florida or hardscaping features such as outdoor...
Consider These Things When Planting Flowers in Your Landscape Beds
Published on Monday, August 01, 2022
Planting flowers in your landscape beds is a great way to add beauty to them and increase the overall curb appeal of your property in Florida. While it can be tempting to just pick out some beautiful flowers that you like and get to work, that's not the best idea. That's because different types of flowers require different conditions to thrive. Before planting flowers in your landscape beds, you should consider the soil conditions of your beds and choose flowers that will flourish ...
Enhance the Health & Beauty of Your Landscape Beds With These Services
Published on Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Landscape beds play a large role in the overall curb appeal of your property, so you'll want them to look their best. While caring for your landscape beds can be a difficult task, especially in Florida where we experience hot weather for most of the year, there are some services you can schedule that will enhance the beauty and health of your landscape beds. Mulch installation is a reliable way to enhance the visual appeal of your landscape beds while providing your plants with...
Is There Actually a Difference Between Trimming & Pruning?
Published on Wednesday, July 06, 2022
Your plants are focal points on your property in Florida, so you'll want to keep them looking their best. To ensure your plants stay looking good, you will need to trim and prune them throughout the year. While many people believe they're the same, trimming and pruning provide different benefits to your plants. Trimming is for aesthetic appeal, and pruning is for health; both are vital in proper plant care. However, you should always hire a professional to trim and prune your...
Do You Really Need Mulch for Your Landscape Beds? Yes!
Published on Wednesday, February 02, 2022
Many people believe that mulch is simply used for aesthetic purposes. But this view fails to realize that mulch is also incredibly beneficial for the health of your plants. There are many reasons why you should include mulch in your landscape beds. One reason why it's really important is that it protects soil from extreme shifts in temperature.
Mulch reduces soil erosion by minimizing the direct impact of rain on the soil. This is pretty useful in Florida, especially during our...
The Fastest Ways to Ruin Your Palm Trees with DIY Pruning
Published on Wednesday, December 29, 2021
It seems simple enough to prune whatever parts of your plant may not look good, but you could be doing a great amount of damage to the plant by doing so. This is especially true in the case of palm trees, which many people are under the impression are extremely resilient and can be recklessly pruned without harm. Often done before a storm like the hurricanes we commonly have here in Florida, excessively cutting fronds will remove the palm's protection against the cold and harsh winds. ...
5 of Our Favorite Landscape Plants
Published on Monday, June 07, 2021
In Florida, there is a great deal of biodiversity, and property owners enjoy the beautiful variety of landscape plants found within the Sunshine State. Florida’s weather conditions are ideal for growing palm trees and ornamental shrubs. At Tropical Gardens Landscape, we have created a list of our favorite plants that thrive in our environment. Our favorite palm trees are royal palms and pygmy date palms, while our favorite ornamental shrubs include philodendron-monstera, bougainvillea, and...
Hottest Trends for your Landscape Design and Build Projects This Year
Published on Monday, April 26, 2021
This year, various trends for landscape design and building projects are worth considering if you want to optimize
your outdoor spaces' aesthetic appeal and functionality. At Tropical Gardens Landscape, our team is standing by to make your
landscaping dreams a reality in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key, and surrounding Florida areas.
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