When I started in Pest Management in 2005 with a different company, we were applying a slurry of insecticide, fungicide and fertilizer to all ornamental shrubs on a bi-monthly basis. This was NOT...
What is integrated pest management
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Mainscape: National Landscaping Services
At Mainscape, we are proud to offer a wide range of landscaping services across 14 states. With our national presence and particularly strong foothold in the Midwest, the Carolinas, and southwestern...
Dry conditions drive increased water demand
Historically, Florida receives very little rainfall in spring, making irrigation systems essential to maintaining beautiful landscapes. As conditions escalate, it’s not uncommon for irrigation...
Crape Murder: Just don’t do it!
Pruning is a good way to improve the plant’s structure, shape and appearance. Removing lower limbs to increase clearance, cutting stems to increase branches and flowers as well as removing dead and...
The importance of professional landscaping services for ecology
Professional landscaping services are crucial for preserving and enhancing the natural environment. They aid in maintaining the ecological balance, promoting biodiversity, and improving the overall...
What makes a great landscaping company?
Landscaping is a crucial aspect of any property, as it helps to enhance the visual appeal, increase the value of the property and also improve the overall environment. What makes a great landscaping...
Cold Injury in the Florida Landscape
Though Florida is known for its semi-tropical environment, winter conditions can diminish the appearance of plants and lawns. Temperatures from mid-December through March often dip into the 40’s,...
Favorite Christmas Flora: Facts, Myths & Legends
Christmas is here! While Florida’s climate isn’t necessarily “Christmas-y,” we still enjoy plenty of lights, festivities, decorations and seasonal foliage associated with Christmas landscapes. Here...
Gratitude
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...
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...
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