Plant of the Week: Camellias
If you are not familiar with Camellias you should make a point of checking them out! They have the most breathtaking array of flowers in many shapes and colors and the best part is they are blooming NOW when most things are partly dormant! There are two varieties of camellias- specifically: Camellia Sasanqua Generally the […]
Plant of the Week: Spartan Juniper
Spartan Junipers can grow into a narrow cone or columnar shape that stays quite thick. It can grow up to 20 feet tall but is not a fast grower. They make a great stand-alone tree in your yard or if planted in a row on 4’-6’ centers, make a great screen. Spartan Junipers grow in […]
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The votes are in! VerdeGo was awarded Best Landscaping Company. Thank you so much to all our loyal patrons and everyone that voted for us.
How Do I Improve My Palm Tree?
How do I improve my Palm’s health? As strange as it may seem, often the way to improve a palm’s health is to provide less attention to it by limiting the amount of trimming it. Too often we see palms that have been over trimmed and look somewhat spindly and unattractive. Most palms should have […]
Right Plant – Right Place
Why planting a tree in the right place is crucial! There are many reasons for planting trees, such as aesthetics, color, flowers and most importantly shade. Deciding what tree to plant is a good first choice, but even more important is deciding what tree to plant for the space you have in mind. Research the […]
Overwatering Causes Problems
Overwatering!! The start of many of your problems! This time of year, with the amount of rain we get on a weekly basis, irrigation systems should be completely turned off. Many people assume that, as they have a rain sensor, that it will not matter. This is not the case at all. Assume your irrigation […]
Now Hiring: Irrigation Technician
Irrigation Technician VerdeGo LLC, Green Cove Springs, FL Are you interested in joining a rapidly growing organization that values its employees and clients? VerdeGo Landscaping is a company that is committed to building lifelong relationships with our clients, by fulfilling their landscape dreams through exceptional services, quality products, delivery, professional installation and maintenance. We are […]
Problems with Turf
This summer has been a pretty wet one and currently, at the Garden Center, we are seeing some common problems: Firstly, we are seeing lots of fungal disease- mostly Take-All Root Rot. This fungal disease is usually triggered by high rainfall and stressed turf areas. Stresses can be mowing too short (no more than 1/3 […]
Problems in the Landscape
Problems in the Landscape There are many times that bad problems happen in the landscape and this is frequently true for newcomers to Florida. Here are some of the main reasons for problem landscapes: 1. Overwatering– significant numbers of problems are caused by overwatering. Irrigation should supplement rainfall, not the other way around. Run a […]
Butterfly Gardening
Butterfly Gardening This is peak season for butterflies and now is a perfect time to set up a butterfly garden or add to an existing one. When setting up a butterfly garden you should endeavor to have an assortment of plants and always include both Host plants and Nectar plants. Host plants (such as Milkweed) […]