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Proper Pruning Techniques
The best time to prune hedges and shrubs depends on the type of plant. For example, spring-flowering shrubs should be pruned after they bloom, while summer-flowering shrubs should be pruned in spring or winter.
Palm Trees
Palm trees are a common sight in Florida due to the state’s warm and tropical climate. They are synonymous with the beach lifestyle and add to the aesthetic appeal of the coastal areas.
Grass
The Following are four types of grass used in the Marco Island area and some tips on maintenance: Bahia, Bermuda, Empire Zoysia, & St. Augustine “Floratam.”
Bulbs
Daffodils and tulips are my favorite flowers because it was a sure sign of spring in Connecticut when they began popping up in the fields and yards. While we cannot grow daffodils or tulips this far south we do have some bulbous plants that are beautiful.
Fungus
Wet weather during the hot summer or cooler winter months can cause disease problems for our lawns and shrubs. Fungus spreads rapidly when you have free water on leaf surfaces for too many hours.
Grass Mowing
Proper mowing of your lawn can kill weeds and chinch bugs, cure disease, save water and provide fertilizer. However, improper mowing can be harmful.
Bulbs
Daffodils and tulips are my favorite flowers because it was a sure sign of spring in Connecticut when they began popping up in the fields and yards. While we cannot grow daffodils or tulips this far south we do have some bulbous plants that are beautiful.
Grass
The Following are four types of grass used in the Marco Island area and some tips on maintenance: Bahia, Bermuda, Empire Zoysia, & St. Augustine “Floratam.”
Palm Trees
Palm trees are a common sight in Florida due to the state’s warm and tropical climate. They are synonymous with the beach lifestyle and add to the aesthetic appeal of the coastal areas.
Proper Pruning Techniques
The best time to prune hedges and shrubs depends on the type of plant. For example, spring-flowering shrubs should be pruned after they bloom, while summer-flowering shrubs should be pruned in spring or winter.
