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Palm trees are a staple in every landscape in Florida. However, picking the perfect palm tree can be a challenge with all the attractive options out there. We've found four outstanding palm trees that will all make good additions to your landscape: sabal palm, foxtail palm, queen palm, and the adonidia palm (also known as the Christmas palm).Continue reading to learn more about these palms so you can determine which ones you would like to add to your landscape.

1. Sabal Palm

The sabal palm, Florida's state tree, is native to the state. It's also called cabbage palm because the tree's immature leaves are edible and taste like cabbage. The sabal palm is a towering beauty that can grow up to 80 feet high. It has known for its curved and fan-shaped leaves. In the spring months, it can grow thousands of tiny, white flowers that are known to attract bees.

Sabal palm thrives in full sun and tolerates some shade. Whether the soil on your property is clay, loamy, or sandy, this palm tree will grow as long as there is good soil drainage.

2. Foxtail Palm

An Australian native, the foxtail palm is applauded for its outstanding adaptability to...

Your well-planned landscape design can bask in the glory of the sun all day, but it can drown in darkness once the sun has set. Installing outdoor lights will illuminate the exterior of your property at night and showcase the stunning features you have. You can display different elements like statues, trees, and fountains at night through landscape lighting techniques like highlighting, silhouette lighting, moonlighting, and accent lighting. Besides beautifying your property at night, outdoor lighting also increases safety on your property. Keep reading to learn more about these outdoor lighting techniques and how you can apply them to your landscape.

1. Highlighting

Outdoor lighting is a great way to showcase your landscape features even at night. One lighting technique that does that is highlighting. It involves placing a lighting fixture at the base of a landscape feature, like trees, statues, fountains, and your favorite plants. You can tweak the effect a little more by adjusting the angle and adding more lights to illuminate the feature better.

You can also use different colors with this technique to evoke different moods. Green lights will highlight the...

Installing ground cover in your landscape beds is not merely for aesthetic purposes, although it's undeniable how it adds interest and color to your property. You can get either mulch or rock as a ground cover, both of which are great options. Both of these options can protect your soil from erosion, prevent weeds from growing, and regulate soil temperature. Both mulch and rock come in different colors, so you don't have to worry much about the aesthetics of your ground cover. Keep reading to learn more about their benefits to help you decide what ground cover you should get for your landscape beds.

Benefits of Mulch Include Soil Erosion Protection, Weed Growth Prevention, & More

Mulch is an excellent choice for ground cover as it provides the following benefits:

• Soil erosion protection - Mulch is laid on the soil surface, therefore becoming a barrier to protect the exposed soil. It helps stabilize the soil, which is especially important during heavy rainfall when runoff can quickly erode the soil.
• Weed growth prevention - It also blocks sunlight, one of the primary nutrients weeds need to grow. By depriving them of this, weeds will have a...

If you are a homeowner who wants to have a lawn that doesn't require too much maintenance, installing artificial turf is your best option. It offers various benefits, such as the ability to remain in good condition all year round without fertilizing, mowing, watering, and applying herbicides. Once your artificial turf has been installed, you and your family can enjoy your lawn without having to worry about issues such as insects and diseases that can damage natural grass.

Artificial turf is a low-maintenance and economical choice for homeowners that doesn't require you to sacrifice aesthetics. More importantly, artificial turf helps reduce allergies for you and your pets, as it is made from hypoallergenic materials. Find out more about why you should install artificial turf on your lawn in Florida.

1. No Watering

If you reside in an area where it rarely rains and there is limited water supply, then installing artificial turf is the best option for a presentable lawn. Since it's artificial, this kind of turf does not need to be watered to stay healthy and look good.

Our artificial turf installation services use NexGen Lawns' products, which...

Summers in Florida are hot. This can discourage homeowners from planting flowers and other plants under the sweltering heat. However, some plants such as hibiscus and bird of paradise prefer being under the sun and will give your lawn a pop of color during the summer.

Here are the top 5 plants to include in your landscape this summer. Learn what they look like, where to plant them, their maintenance levels, and more.

1. Bird of Paradise

The bird of paradise is a herbaceous plant known for its distinct appearance as it looks like a bird in flight. It will make a great addition to your landscape because of its evergreen leaves and eye-catching blue and orange flowers that will stand out among other plants.

This plant will bloom both in sunny and partially shaded areas, but its height will differ. A bird of paradise placed under partial shade will be taller with larger flowers than those grown under the full sun. Dry conditions will result in yellow leaves, so make sure your soil is regularly receiving water, whether it be from the rain or your sprinkler.

Fertilization should not be overlooked to ensure a healthy mature plant. We also recommend trimming the...