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LANDSCAPING INCREASES VALUE BY HOW MUCH?

I want to redo the landscape in my yard and need help establishing a budget. What percentage of my home's value should be put into landscaping? What percentage can I expect to get back if I were to sell? How much will my house appreciate due to professional landscaping? Answer:…

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CHRISTMAS CACTUS: A BRILLIANT HOLIDAY CHOICE

Q: Other than the ubiquitous poinsettia, are there any other houseplants that also bloom during the holiday season? A:  Why of course! Mother Nature has given us a whole palette of winter-blooming plants to deck our halls. One of ArtisTree’s favorites is the Christmas cactus, native to the humid, coastal…

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STROMANTHE IS MADE FOR THE SHADE.

Q:  I’m looking for a shade-loving tropical with showy color that will uplift a “just green” landscape.  What would you suggest? A:  In Southwest Florida, where our winters typically don’t get too long or cold, we’d recommend the tricolor stromanthe.  Its variegated foliage of cream and green on the top…

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POINSETTIA PERFECTION

As a landscape company who enjoys giving poinsettias at Christmas, ArtisTree knows a thing or two about selecting and caring for this beloved holiday symbol; therefore, we thought it timely to share some tips with you so your holiday guests will be amazed at your Christmas décor. Start by selecting a…

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