Living Walls

Living WallsLiving walls are vertical spaces of living plants. In recent years they have become quite popular as an eco-friendly way to add color to a landscape; provide cooling shade and privacy to a courtyard, patio, or outdoor shower; or camouflage utility boxes, pool equipment, refuse cans or any outdoor eyesore. Jenkins technician installing a…

South Florida’s Trifecta: Summer Rain, Yard Pests, and Mulch

South Florida’s Trifecta: Summer Rain, Yard Pests, and MulchJenkins Landscape has always been deeply connected to the 9 Principals of Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ as defined by the University of Florida | IFAS Extension: Right plant, right place Water efficiently Fertilize appropriately Mulch Attract wildlife Manage yard pests responsibly Recycle yard waste Reduce stormwater runoff Protect the…

It’s Tabebuia Time!

It’s Tabebuia Time!The Fabulous Trumpet TreesNew England is famous its glorious autumn color, but even the most stately oak or maple is able to rival Florida’s burst of color when the Trumpet trees are in full bloom. For years the horticulture industry categorized/named these blooming trees as the genus Tabebuia under the common name Trumpet Tree…