The hottest days of summer are upon us with temperatures in the 90’s with heat indexes above 100. While some may find it too hot to work in the garden right now, you can put the climbing temperatures to use and solarize your garden. Effective solarization takes 4 to 6 weeks, so start now to get your garden… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Tips & Tricks
July Tips & Tricks for South Florida Landscapes “Royal Poinciana tree of the month”
Royal Poinciana Royal poinciana (Delonix regia) tree in full bloom, Miami. Photo by Scott Zonna. Summer in Florida means different things to everyone. While some think only of the stifling heat, other people see themselves relaxing in paradise, perhaps in a hammock swaying gently beneath a gorgeously blooming shade tree. For those in South Florida, royal… Read more »
June Tips & Tricks for South Florida Landscapes
This month we will be assessing our landscapes, particularly our trees since this is the beginning of our hurricane season which starts June1 and runs through October 31,2015. Tree Risk Assessment This tree had co-dominant stems instead of a strong central trunk, leaving it vulnerable to storm damage. Making sure the trees surrounding your home… Read more »