I get a laugh out of memes circulating on social media about just how crazy 2022 has been. Other times I feel despair as I recall the deaths of more than one billion of my fellow citizens, the...
Gratitude
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3 Essential Steps to Hire a Landscaper
Your house isn’t just a place to rest your head at night. It’s where you raise your children, celebrate holidays and family milestones, and much more. There are few better feelings than returning...
Hurricane-Damaged Palms
Hurricane Ian came ashore on Wednesday, September 28 and left significant damage throughout many coastal areas. While many have resumed normal life, many others continue to cleanup and recover....
Right Plant, Right Place: Art and Science in Landscaping
“The right plant in the right place” is a guiding principle in landscape design. Following this principle can prevent many common problems we find in landscapes. It has the potential to reduce...
We made the cut!
If you don’t already read Landscape Management (one of our industry’s leading trade publications), this is a great reason to start. The magazine recently released its “LM150” list, representing the...
How to make your landscape storm-resistant
The 2022 hurricane season began on June 1 and will last until November 30. The 2022 forecast from Colorado State University predicts 20 named storms could form, with nine becoming hurricanes and...
The Drip: Benefits of an Irrigation System
If you’re a Florida resident with a yard, an irrigation system should be the top priority on your spring maintenance checklist. However, it’s important to educate yourself on what an irrigation...
Plant Profile: Morning Glory
Also known as Sweet Potato Vine, Morning Glory (lpomoea spp.) is a beautiful ground cover or accent for planters and pots. It is not native to Florida but is rated for hardiness zones 8a (Florida...
Know how to manage your microclimates
In Florida, we all understand the importance of irrigation in creating a great landscape experience. We are entering what we call “dry season” as temperatures begin to rise and stabilize, but our...
Plant Profile: Powderpuff
Calling it that isn’t an insult. The powderpuff is an excellent evergreen shrub for central to south Florida. The beautiful, flagrant bloom is a main reason for its popularity and becomes a magnet...
The secret behind “the sandwich”
Click above to hear what Vice President Nate Hyde and CEO Mark Forsythe say about the importance of empowering people to achieve the end results we want.
Transform Your Landscape
Did you know that aside from location, curb appeal is one of the greatest contributors to your home’s value? In fact, a study carried out by the Virginia Cooperative Extension of Virginia State...
Resources
Memberships and Associations
- Irrigation Association
- Florida Irrigation Society
- Indiana Lawn Association
- Snow & Ice Management Association
- Carolina Irrigation Association
- American Society of Irrigation Consultants
- Florida Nursery, Growers & Landscape Association
- National Association of Landscape Professionals
- National Safety Council
- American Society of Safety Professionals
Florida Weather and Data
Education Centers
- EPA Watersense
- Center for Landscape Conservation and Ecology
- University of Florida IFAS Extension Orange County
- University of Florida IFAS Extension Sarasota County
- University of Florida IFAS Extension Collier County
- University of Florida IFAS Extension Lee County
- North Carolina State University TurfFiles Center
- Clemson Cooperative Extension Home and Garden Info Center
- Clemson University