The Oleander Caterpillar is something most of us have seen here in Southwest Florida. The bright orange and black hairs make them look dangerous. So are they? Let’s take a few minutes to discuss this common caterpillar and if it can harm you or you plants. Oh and do the caterpillars turn into anything? Let’s…
The oleander, or Nerium oleander, is considered to be the most poisonous plant in the world. What makes it so poisonous and is it dangerous to have one? Let’s learn about this very pretty plant and why special care needs to be taken if you have one. What Makes It Deadly? There are two main poisons…
A few of our prize winning palm trees have come under attack and the palms are dying. If you are lucky enough to own a Bismarck, Pineapple or Sylvester Palm this article is for you! The Bismarck Palm is native to Madagascar off the coast of Africa. It was introduced to Florida in the last 20 years and has…
Palm Trees, Pink Flamingos and Florida seem to just go together. When you finally make that decision to move to Florida, you can’t wait to have some palm trees in your yard. If your property is already landscaped and you love the look, you’ll want to keep everything healthy, growing and looking great. If you…
Chinch Bugs Unfortunately Chinch bugs are the single largest destroyer of St. Augustine grass types. There are usually 7 generations of chinch each year with the initial hatch typically starting in May. Without treatment, a chinch bug infestation can wipe out an entire lawn in 70-80 days. Chinch bugs are small insects. Adult chinch are…
Palm Tree Envy A Palm tree is a staple in our Florida landscapes. For our shrub customers, we put a lot of effort into getting and keeping your palm trees healthy. Our current application is vital for maintaining strong healthy palms. We fertilize our palms 3 times per year and have some of the best…