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Proper Planting: Trees and Shrubs

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November 16, 2023

Trees and shrubs can be purchased in many sizes, most are no smaller than a one gallon size, and many go up to 7 gallon (or larger). Because of both size at planting and maturity, cost of plants, and large root spread, planning for proper placement ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: Anne Yasalonis, Ayasalonis, Central Florida, Florida-Friendly Plants, Gardening, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteer, Planting, Planting Shrubs, Planting Trees, Polk County, Polk County FL, Polkgardening, Polkmg, Proper Planting, Shrubs, Trees, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Polk County

Do you need tree work? Find a certified arborist.


June 18, 2020

If you are in need of tree work, particularly if you have concerns as we move into hurricane season, it is important that you find a qualified professional to do that tree work for you. We suggest that you select a certified arborist by going ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Landscapes
Tags: Anne Yasalonis, Arborist, Ayasalonis, Central Florida, Certified Arborist, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Hurricane, Hurricane Preparedness, ISA, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteer, Polk County, Polkgardening, Polkmg, Tree Care, Tree Pruning, Trees
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Preparing Your Landscape for Hurricane Season


May 13, 2019

Hurricane season starts June 1st. You are probably aware of preparations you need to make inside the home, but what do you need to do in your landscape? Survey your property now and look for things that may be an issue such as: Flooding ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Landscapes
Tags: Anne Yasalonis, Ayasalonis, Hurricane, Hurricane Prep, Hurricane Preparedness, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteer, Polk County, Polkgardening, Polkmg, Pruning, Trees
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Hurricane Recovery: Wind-Resistant Trees for Home, Business, and Park Landscaping


September 21, 2017

Urban forests are the trees that surround our homes, streets, parking lots, schools, and parks. Urban forests can be used to help mitigate the negative effects caused by urbanization and development. While urban forests have many benefits, some ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Home Landscapes, Natural Resources
Tags: Hurricane Preparedness, Parks, Paxton Evans, Shannon Carnevale, Trees, Urban Forests

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