Fishtail palms in Sarasota do swimmingly well in landscapes with no space constraints. But plant them in a tight little area and you’ll have a whale of a time controlling their growth. No, they’re not invasive. They just like to grow! Properly placed, your fishtails will serve as a unique…
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When not blooming, Mona lavender's fuzzy texture and deep green leaves add year-round interest. Mona lavender often draws a second look when planted smack in the middle of a Sarasota landscape. Sure, you see it in pots, planters and on porches, but grown as a shrub in a front-yard bed?…
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Italian cypress trees impress with their tall, statuesque presence and ultra-thin shape. But behind their stately appearance are maintenance concerns and questionable ability to withstand high winds (like any other tall tree in Florida, right?). Still, there's much to be said for these slim evergreens and their Mediterranean vibe. Get…
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This Cycas revoluta, also known as a Sago palm, thrives at a Lakewood Ranch residence. Sago palms add a stunning exotic vibe to Florida properties, but several landscape companies – ArtisTree included –will only recommend them with caveats. In the early 1990s, Asian cycad scale wiped out nearly 60 percent…
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Seasonal directional sun doesn’t play by anyone’s rules but its own. In Florida’s winter months, it comes in from the south after blazing from the north all summer long. Your sun-loving plants could be slapped with significant winter shade and lose their color due to what some call Seasonal Shade…
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