February represents the perfect time for some “winter” pruning in the South Florida area. This is the time when your garden and landscape is at its most dormant period. For this reason, get ready for pruning trees in Miami, at least the ones you couldn’t get done during autumn.
Many homeowners that remain unfamiliar with tropical plant care wonder how to protect these beautiful plants when temperatures turn cold. Unfortunately, even in South Florida, our winter season gets just cold enough to affect plants and other greenery negatively.
Even in a warm climate like South Florida, it isn’t uncommon for our landscaping to fall by the wayside as temperatures begin to drop. We may not contend with snow-covered, frosted ground like our friends in the north, but many Floridians abstain from spending time outside when the climates reach the sub-50’s.
We all know a healthy lawn when we see it. Truly healthy, lush grass almost looks like carpet, just waiting for someone in bare feet to go running across it. Unfortunately, not everyone’s lawn looks like this.
In Florida, our landscape doesn’t suffer from the enduring winter season like many other areas of the country. Nevertheless, healthy grass is an amazing gift that several homeowners take for granted. There isn’t anything that compares to spending time with family and friends on a beautiful, lush expanse of greenery. Our lawns provide a way we can appreciate nature without ever leaving our property.
Many people in Florida think that late Spring and Summer represent the ideal time to plant or prune. However, these individuals are wrong, for most plants anyway. The best time of year for tree trimming is actually in the winter.
Driving around to different neighborhoods to check out their decorated homes and outdoor landscaping remains a favorite pastime of the team from Frank’s Lawn & Tree Service. Although Christmas lights remain stunning and beautiful for countless viewers, they may pose a threat to your landscape!
When you think about beautiful lawns during the Holiday season, you will understand that a fine line exists between delightful and tacky front yard landscaping and decoration. Many homeowners, unfortunately, cross this line too frequently due to their sheer holiday exuberance.
Lawn care is something South Florida residents typically think about during the spring and summer. However, if you want your lawn to look attractive and healthy throughout the year, some care during the colder seasons remains necessary.