It’s hard to miss the dense green foliage that hugs most of Florida’s coastline. The mangrove forests quietly guarding the shores are not only beautiful but extremely hardworking. Mangrove trees are benevolent, hardy, and serious multi-taskers, providing a plethora of benefits for Florida’s coastal areas. These lush beauties and their near-impenetrable, dense root systems offer […]
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Joe Cassilly, the owner of Tree Masters Tree Service, is a certified arborist operating in the North Tampa area. What does “arborist” actually mean? What do arborists do? And how can having an arborist on call benefit landowners? That’s what we’re here to talk about today. Trees are often the most beautiful part of any
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By Marion Law The stunning crepe myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica), is one of the most popular flowering plants in the southern United States. The crepe myrtle is often referred to as the “Lilac of the South,” due to its clusters of large, drooping blooms, a scent highly reminiscent of lilacs. These dramatic blossoms come in various
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Looking for ways to increase the value of your home, enhance curb appeal, and make your property more sellable? Planting particular trees, shrubs, and other plants can go a long way toward making your home more valuable and more desirable. That is according to world-famous renovation expert, Bob Vila. In a recent article titled “14
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In this era of dramatic climate change and environmental toxicity, trees and their ability to clean the air and filter pollutants, are more important than ever. TampaTreeMap is a database designed to inform the public of the many benefits of community trees and local forests and how to sustain their integrity. The site is a
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Michelle McMullen, a Tampa resident, was visibly shaken when she described her recent encounter with a toppled oak tree. The giant oak totaled her car, which was parked near Philippe Park, close to where a wedding was taking place. McMullen expressed great relief that she wasn’t in her car when the tree came down. The
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Jonathan Moore was working outdoors last Monday afternoon in Lutz, a Tampa suburb when he witnessed a huge lightning bolt strike a palm tree a mere 75 feet from where he sat in his car. His camera recorded the entire event. He reported a loud boom moments prior to the tree being struck (which is
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Many municipalities in Florida require property owners to get a permit to remove a tree. However, there is an exception. If you have trees on your property that might be dangerous, you might not need a tree permit to deal with it as long as you consult a licensed arborist such as Tree Masters Tree
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In these uncertain times, it’s imperative to have constants in our lives. For Tampa area city dwellers, urban forests play a tremendous role in balancing life, providing habitats for diverse life forms, upping property values, and reducing pollution. Tampa Bay is famous for its beautiful trees and lush landscapes, as well as for its annual
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Did you know that the cultivation of grapefruit was an accident? It’s true! The grapefruit tree, first documented in 1750 resulted from an accidental cross between Jamaican sweet orange and pomelo in Barbados. The grapefruit tree was imported to Florida in 1823 by Count Odet Philippe. If you’re a grapefruit lover, how would like to have
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