Hurricane Preparedness for Florida Homeowners: A Comprehensive Guide – Floralawn https://floralawn.com Central Florida Landscape Maintenance Thu, 04 May 2023 11:11:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.4.12 https://floralawn.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/01/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Hurricane Preparedness for Florida Homeowners: A Comprehensive Guide – Floralawn https://floralawn.com 32 32 Hurricane Preparedness for Florida Homeowners: A Comprehensive Guide https://floralawn.com/tree-care/hurricane-preparedness-for-florida-homeowners-a-comprehensive-guide/ Wed, 24 May 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://floralawn.com/?p=120052 This comprehensive guide for Florida homeowners covers hurricane preparation, including understanding hurricane season, minimizing landscape damage, and planning ahead. Discover how to protect your home and property with tips on tree care, securing outdoor items, and creating an emergency plan. Stay informed, prepared, and safe.

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]]> Florida’s Arbor Day: Select the Best Trees for Your Property https://floralawn.com/tree-care/floridas-arbor-day-select-the-best-trees-for-your-property/ Fri, 20 Jan 2023 22:13:41 +0000 https://floralawn.com/?p=112713 Florida’s Arbor Day is in January, when trees are dormant and receptive to transplanting. What tree type would best suit your property and preferences? Consider factors influencing optimal placement, including a tree’s ability to block unsightly views, make statements, enhance your home, and reduce wind.

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]]> What to Do with Your Live Tree After Christmas https://floralawn.com/tree-care/what-to-do-with-your-live-tree-after-christmas/ Mon, 28 Nov 2022 18:33:42 +0000 https://floralawn.com/?p=110405 10 million Christmas trees end up in landfill every season. Choose an environmentally friendly way to dispose of, repurpose, or recycle your tree this year: recycle it through a community program, create pine straw mulch, make a wildlife refuge, or enjoy a safe campfire.

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]]> Care for Your Florida Palms https://floralawn.com/tree-care/care-for-your-florida-palms/ Fri, 27 May 2022 16:36:31 +0000 https://floralawn.com/?p=101039 May is the perfect time for palm planting. Once your palms are in the ground, proper care is essential. Groom as needed, water and fertilize regularly, and watch out for infections like lethal bronzing disease. Know the symptoms of LBD and act quickly.

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]]> Celebrate Arbor Day: Plant a Tree! https://floralawn.com/tree-care/celebrate-arbor-day-plant-a-tree/ Mon, 24 Jan 2022 20:47:55 +0000 https://floralawn.com/?p=94526 Florida’s Arbor Day was the third Friday in January. If you missed it this year, it’s not too late to celebrate! The spirit of Arbor Day continues, and National Arbor Day isn’t until April 29 this year, giving you plenty of time to plan and plant. History of Arbor Day In 1854, J. Sterling Morton…

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]]> Be Prepared for Hurricane Season https://floralawn.com/tree-care/be-prepared-for-hurricane-season/ Wed, 26 May 2021 18:12:13 +0000 https://floralawn.com/?p=83810 Some Floridians are so used to hurricane season that they hardly give it a second thought. It’s true that most hurricanes won’t rip through your hometown, but the key is to prepare for the one that might.

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]]> Now is the Time for Palm Planting https://floralawn.com/tree-care/now-is-the-time-for-palm-planting/ Wed, 12 May 2021 21:43:22 +0000 https://floralawn.com/?p=82853 A quintessentially Floridian plant, palms are a perfect accent for any home. Palms are unique and require care that is different from other trees, so understanding what they need before planting creates the best opportunity for them to thrive.

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]]> Selling Your Home? Spiff Up the Landscaping https://floralawn.com/tree-care/selling-your-home-spiff-up-the-landscaping/ Thu, 25 Feb 2021 21:24:38 +0000 https://floralawn.com/?p=78004 It is no secret: the real estate market in Florida is hot! Houses that have been prepped well for selling are flying off the market. A few updates to the landscaping may be all that your home needs to be market-ready.

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]]> It’s Florida—Plant a Citrus Tree! https://floralawn.com/tree-care/its-florida-plant-a-citrus-tree/ Mon, 30 Nov 2020 22:19:21 +0000 https://floralawn.com/?p=74866 Florida is prime real estate for growing citrus trees. From oranges to grapefruit to limes, there is a fruit for everyone. Choose one or more varieties and start growing your own citrus for eating, juicing, and cooking.

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]]> Prep Your Landscape for Hurricane Season (It’s Here Now) https://floralawn.com/tree-care/prep-your-landscape-for-hurricane-season-its-here-now/ Mon, 29 Jun 2020 14:45:57 +0000 https://floralawn.com/?p=67951 Atlantic hurricane season is here, so get ready now. Evaluate your trees and address the vulnerable ones. You can do lesser preparations in the days before a storm.

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