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...
by Mainscape Landscaping Company | Apr 12, 2021 | Plant Profiles
Dwarf Podocarpus is a medium-sized shrub that makes a great hedge and lends itself to shaping into topiaries very well because of the dense, narrow leaves resembling blades of grass or soft evergreen needles. The dark foliage and leaf texture create a nice contrast...
by Mainscape Landscaping Company | Apr 12, 2021 | General Environmental
The beginning of the growing season is often a time when palm nutrient deficiencies show up. Palms start growing quickly this time of year which depletes nutrient reserves in the soil from the last nutrient application. The most common nutritional deficiencies of...
by Mainscape Landscaping Company | Mar 17, 2021 | Pest Alert
It is the time of year again when chinch bugs become prevalent in St. Augustine grass. St. Augustine grass is the most commonly used turfgrass species in Florida and in 2007 was about 51% of the total sod acreage in the state (Source: University of Florida). The...
by Mainscape Landscaping Company | Mar 17, 2021 | Plant Profiles
Hibiscus is a plant frequently found in the Florida landscape. Though Florida is home to native hibiscus, most varieties found in the urban landscape are exotic, likely originating in Asia. Growers have bred incredible variety into hibiscus with flowers and foliage...
by Mainscape Landscaping Company | Mar 17, 2021 | The Drip
During spring season, temperatures throughout Florida moderate from the mid to upper 70s to the low 90s. Increasing temperatures cause landscapes to demand more water. In fact, these weather conditions cause the landscape’s demand for water to be its highest of the...
