Commercial & Residential Landscaper - Native Son Landingscaping, Inc

Beware of Fungus Among Us

admin — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:00:23 +0000

There are a wide variety of fungal pathogens present in the soil. When conditions exist for development, the fungal spores will grow and cause damage to turf or plants. Some fungi are more suited for cooler weather while others flourish during warmer months. Over watering is usually the key ingredient that aids in their development. Fungicides are applied to control the growth of spores, reducing damage and allowing the turf or plant to return to normal appearance. Multiple applications may be required. We recommend a licensed grass chemical care service for these applications as there are many seasonal restrictions and guidelines.

Using Warm Season Annuals

admin — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 04:00:32 +0000

This season, look for warm-season annuals, such as Penta, Vinca, Coleus and Marigolds, to fill in between young perennial plants. And check out all the other interesting and unusual annuals that are available to add color to your garden. Annuals will only last for a season, but unlike the longer-living perennials, they don’t have to store energy for next year’s growth so they will just keep blooming and blooming all season, especially if you keep the faded flowers trimmed off (deadheaded) so they don’t set seed.

Using Native Plants for Organic Landscapes

admin — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:33:07 +0000

One of the best ways to practice organic landscape is to make use of plants that are native to the Southwest Florida area. It’s much easier to naturally promote the health of your landscape when the plants you use thrive naturally in this area. Bringing in exotic plants or non-native plants from areas with very different conditions only results in frustration and the possible reliance on chemicals to help you take care of them.

Choosing the Proper Turf

admin — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 04:00:21 +0000

Turf is best suited for full sunlight. Highly shaded areas cause the thinning of turf. Selective pruning of trees will allow more sunlight and will help reduce this effect. There are also varieties of turf such as (St. Augustine) “Seville”, an excellent choice for shade, however, this hybrid performs well in full sun too. It is important to make the proper choice of plant material based on its tolerance for shade or sun.

Know Your Plants

admin — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 04:00:34 +0000

Don’t rely solely on reference books to determine whether plants “look good” at different times of the year. There can be great variation in general appearance within a species and in its seasonal behavior, depending upon location. Wildflowers are becoming more popular and available, but many have periods of time during which they are less attractive or visible. It’s important to know these details during selection. Native Son Landscaping can help!

Watering Tip

admin — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 04:00:37 +0000

April and May are normally hot, windy and dry, and are the most critical watering months of the year. If we aren’t receiving adequate rainfall, remember to water regularly until the June wet season begins. Be sure to water 3-4″ deep, rather than frequent 1/2″ watering, as this weakens plants at their roots.

Complete Renovation

admin — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 16:32:56 +0000

The owner of the property realized that a new look was necessary to sell the property. Native Son Landscaping completely removed all of the old landscaping and started over to create a fresh, inviting feel.

The property sold shortly after the renovations were complete. The new buyers stated that the new landscaping was the deciding factor in purchasing the home.

BBQ on a Budget

admin — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 16:31:25 +0000

The owner of the property had an unattractive area on the side of their house. They also had a limited budget. Native Son Landscaping was able add a BBQ area as well as a walkway to her detached garage. The owner was thrilled with the final results and that we stayed within her budgetary requirements.

Southern Estate

admin — Wed, 11 May 2011 16:31:08 +0000

The owners bought an estate that had fallen into disarray. The couple wanted to beautify the property as soon as possible. Native Son Landscaping created a native Florida theme and brought in mature trees, plants and palms. The result was a lush, tranquil property that looked completely different than before.

Low Maintenance Upgrade

admin — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 16:28:56 +0000

The owners of the property wanted to add height, texture and color to their front yard. Because of their busy lifestyle, they also needed something that was low maintenance. Native Son Landscaping added a palms, lush foliage, and native Florida perennials to the existing landscaping which added just the right look the owners were searching for. They were also pleased that the palm is self-cleaning.