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Every year households around the nation can be seen with their festive holiday poinsettias on display. Even within our local communities of Palmetto, Parrish, and Bradenton, FL, poinsettias are easily the most popular holiday plants.

However, they are a tropical species and have been forced to bloom during a season where they typically do not thrive. Take time to understand your tropical plant and follow these tips to keep them in bloom through the holiday season!

Start With a Healthy Plant

Purchasing a poinsettia that is unhealthy from the start will make keeping it alive a huge struggle. Make sure your poinsettia is healthy and thriving from the moment, you bring it home. Check the lower foliage to make sure it is in good condition and the leaves have not started to go yellow. The more green colored leaves you have on the plant initially, the healthier start you have!

Caring for Your Poinsettia When You First Bring It Home

When you first bring your poinsettia home, make sure to remove the foil, take it out of the decorative pot, and give it a good drink of water. Once the water has drained, you can place your plant back into the...

Landscape lighting, while appearing to be decorative only, offers a number of benefits to homeowners or business owners. Professional landscape lighting offers:

• Added security
• Extra safety
• Brings value to your outdoor living space
• Provides nighttime aesthetics

Properly Installed Lighting Increases Security

Increased security is the number one added bonus you can get from your exterior lighting system. If installed properly, you can illuminate every nook and cranny on your property. It is important to pay extra attention when lighting entry points, dark areas near your home, and your property's perimeter.

Companies such as Three Seasons offer customized lighting options with uniform lighting, timers, and motion sensors that keep you and your family more secure all through the night.

Bring Safety & Reduce The Potential for Falls or Injuries

Another reason to invest in outdoor landscape lighting is for safety purposes. A walkway or garden path that remains unlit offers the potential for falls and injuries at night. Pathway lighting makes sure every step you take is bathed in light to avoid any missteps.