by Mainscape Landscaping Company | Sep 23, 2021 | The Drip
All living organisms need water to survive. This is especially true when it comes to plant material. When drought hits hard, all mulch beds that are properly maintained with an irrigation system will continue to thrive in lieu of minimal rainfall. It’s important to...
by Mainscape Landscaping Company | Sep 23, 2021 | Plant Profiles
Succulents have become quite the trend over the last decade. With their unique coloration, low-maintenance and low-grow profile, it’s no wonder why they have been in high demand across the world. There are multitudes of varieties within the greater succulent group,...
by Mainscape Landscaping Company | Sep 23, 2021 | General Environmental
To some people, fall is the quintessential definition of coziness. The Danes have a specific word for it: Hygge (pronounced HOO-gaH). A brisk breeze with a warm blanket and hot chocolate? Definitely hygge. Roasting marshmallows over an open fire with friends? You...
by Mainscape Landscaping Company | Aug 25, 2021 | Plant Profiles
There is something very classy and elegant about delicate white flowers in the landscape. Crape Myrtles don’t get any better than the Natchez variety. Hundreds of pure white blooms, in six- to 12-inch panicles, stand out against the dark green foliage from June...
by Mainscape Landscaping Company | Aug 24, 2021 | Pest Alert
Sod webworms are cream to greenish-brown lawn caterpillars that feed on the leaves of all turf grasses and are most active in late summer and fall in Florida. These critters are the larvae of small brown moths that do not feed on grass or cause damage but may be seen...
by Mainscape Landscaping Company | Jun 24, 2021 | Plant Profiles
The Firecracker Plant or “Russelia equisetiformis” is one of the hardiest plants in Southwest Florida. Its continuous red, tubular blooms remain throughout the year and attract butterflies and hummingbirds. The Firecracker is also very salt-tolerant and works well in...
by Mainscape Landscaping Company | Jun 24, 2021 | General Environmental
Some species of palm trees are more susceptible to illness than others. And in some cases, something can be done after the symptoms of a disease are noticeable. However, these terminal illnesses can only be contained once they’re caught—so you can still save the lives...
by Mainscape Landscaping Company | May 28, 2021 | General Environmental
Indianapolis is known as The Racing Capital of the World. Every May, hundreds of thousands congregate to the racing mecca known as the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where they watch Indy Cars circulate around a two and a half mile track, two hundred times! This...
by Mainscape Landscaping Company | May 24, 2021 | General Environmental
Some things are as awful as they sound and Take-All Root Rot (or TARR for short) is one of them. Most prevalent during periods of prolonged rainfall such as summer to early fall when Florida receives the majority of its annual rainfall, TARR affects St. Augustine...
by Mainscape Landscaping Company | May 24, 2021 | General Environmental
The 2021 hurricane season begins June 1st and lasts until November 30th. The 2021 forecast from Colorado State University predicts seventeen named storms could form, with eight becoming hurricanes and four becoming major hurricanes—meaning Category 3 or higher. We...
