Did you know that the simple act of sitting under a tree on a pleasant day can major stress-busting effects? It’s true! Being with trees is actually essential for good health. And Tree Masters is here to keep your trees in good health as well. Numerous studies through the years have shown time and time […]
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The current coronavirus crisis is forcing many Tampa Bay area residents to start thinking about growing their own food. Aside from the usual vegetable garden, edible landscaping is also becoming very popular in the Tampa area. Planting moringa trees is a great way to start your edible landscaping project or to add to your current
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It is commonly believed that trees should not be pruned in the summer months. In most cases, the ideal time for heavy pruning is in the winter when the tree is in a dormant state before the spring buds appear. However, there are some varieties that flourish if trimmed in mid-summer. Here we’ll list some
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From climate change to polluted waters to pythons, there’s always something threatening the beauty and serenity of the Everglades ecosystem. The latest monster is a fungus, and it’s killing trees at a stunning pace. “Laurel wilt is one of the most devastating tree diseases we’ve seen, it’s incredibly fast moving,” said Jason Smith, a University
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In Florida, a devastating disease threatens the nation’s nearly half-a-billion dollar avocado industry. That’s leading researchers to use extreme measures: drones and dogs. Avocado grove owner Art Ballard said his trees mysteriously started dying one day. Then it was discovered they had a disease called laurel wilt and had to be cut down. Until now,
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Laurel wilt disease is a deadly pathogen of redbay (Persea borbonia) and other tree species in the Laurel family (Lauraceae). The disease is caused by a fungus (Raffaelea lauricola) that is introduced into host trees by a non-native insect, the redbay ambrosia beetle (Xyleborus glabratus). Read more here: http://www.freshfromflorida.com/Divisions-Offices/Plant-Industry/Agriculture-Industry/Pests-Diseases/Laurel-Wilt-Disease
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Many homeowners desire a beautiful landscape but are often discouraged by the lack of time and money needed to create and care for the garden of their dreams. Pleasing, low-care, low-cost Florida landscaping is possible, however, with careful planning, appropriate plant choices, and thoughtful design. Following are four basic time- and money-saving strategies for residential
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You don’t have to be an expert gardener or landscaper to create a Florida-friendly yard. All it takes is a willingness to learn and a desire to build a beautiful yard that helps protect Florida’s environment. Get started by taking the Florida-friendly landscaping Interactive Tutorial and Quiz. Next, download the Florida Yards & Neighborhoods’ handbook
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The Satellite Beach City Council is going after three species of invasive trees. The council unanimously approved an ordinance banning Brazilian pepper, Australian pine and melaleuca trees from all properties within the city during a first reading on Wednesday night. Florida Today reports if the ordinance is approved on Aug. 5, residents will face a Nov. 15
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A microscopic beetle is beginning to devastate native Southwest Florida trees, and the bug could eventually turn its sights on the avocado industry. The redbay ambrosia beetle is not quite 2 millimeters in length, but the tiny insect can take down 40-foot bay trees in a matter of weeks. The Asian beetle and laurel wilt
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