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A thankful resident in Sarasota informed us of the following, and we are very proud.

I would like to take this time to commend you on the quality of people you employ. Monday 02/28/22, near the corner of Waldemere and Osprey in Sarasota, my wife and I were walking our dog. After passing your crew, I suddenly felt profoundly lightheaded. I held on to a signpost and gave my wife the dog’s leash. Your employees did not know if this represented a medical emergency. Three of your crew immediately rushed to help me, including Chris and Juan. They stayed with me while I laid down on the ground which helped ease the light headedness. Your crew immediately gave me water and then drove me back home. They also offered to take the dog home for my wife and offered her a ride as well. Not only that, but later Juan even stopped back that afternoon to be certain I was OK. I would ask that you put this letter in their employee files as an example of their outstanding service to someone in need. Please inform the owners of the company that they should feel fortunate to have workers such as this.

A Sarasota resident In a letter to Greenscapes
Scarlet tubular flowers of coral honeysuckle, Lonicera sempervirens

Plant of the month: coral honeysuckle

Our native coral honeysuckle features scarlet flowers that bloom for months — and Florida’s wildlife love it too. The flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies and then mature into berries that feed songbirds.

This low-maintenance vine is a Florida-Friendly alternative to invasive Japanese honeysuckle. Coral honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens) grows all over Florida, USDA hardiness zones 4 to 10.

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Lawn mowing – best practice in summer

Six suggestions that make summer mowing easier and keep your turf at its healthiest, from cutting height to what to do with the clippings.

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New lawn water restrictions in Sarasota and Manatee Counties

What the county rules say about watering a newly installed lawn in the first 60 days — and where the two counties differ.

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Out with the OLD… in with the NEW!

A front garden and lanai corner redesigned for lower maintenance and better flow, with before and after photographs of every bed.

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Oh my — plantings, drainage and pavers!

Color, drainage and a wider front walkway for a Sarasota home, planned over a few meetings and finished with paver borders.

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Best practices for lawn maintenance during fall

Mowing, edging, fertilizing and irrigating a Florida lawn through the season of excess rain — and why a rain sensor pays for itself.

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A touch of silver

A sloping front yard defined with concrete edging, stone and boulders, finished with a Bismarck palm at its center.

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A need for variety

Three meetings, one agreed design and a budget held to — an overgrown Sarasota frontage replanted with raised beds, boulders and color.

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Cleanup

A clean look for a front garden with no irrigation system: low-maintenance plants, weed mat and brown river rock.

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