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Some August Tips Tricks for Florida Landscapes

Some August Tips Tricks for Florida Landscapes

Soil Solarization - In August, the hottest days of summer are well upon us. Temperatures reach the 90’s daily with heat indexes well above 100. In August, some often feel it’s too hot to work in the lawn and garden, but the climbing temperatures can be put to use to solarize your soil. Successful soil solarization takes about 4 to 6 weeks, so August is the time to get your garden ready for fall planting.

August Flower Garden Tips - Weekly deep watering -- from irrigation or rainfall -- is crucial for certain shrubs and trees, especially rhododendrons and azaleas, which are setting flower buds now for next year's blooms. The same goestrue for camellias. Plants that offer showy winter berries, such as hollies and firethorn, also appreciate consistent moisture now. If they get too dry, the immature berries may drop.

  • Roses Prepare everblooming roses for fall flowering by cutting plants back by about one-third. Also, prune any dead stems. Feed plants using a rose fertilizer and renew mulch. Water roses deeply once a week if the drought persists.
  • Impatiens Give leggy, lanky impatiens a haircut, trimming stems to half their length. After cutting, feed plants with a general water-soluble fertilizer, such as 20-20-20. You'll have bushy plants covered with blooms in time for autumn.

August Landscape Design Tips - Study the sun and wind patterns. You might want to place a patio on the west side of the house, but it will get lots of afternoon sun, which means dinner time in August won't be relaxing -- just hot. And wind whistling around a corner will quickly extinguish a fire pit. Those are common mistakes in landscape design for beginners - especially in August. Your plan should take into account what the sun and the wind do at different times of the day and year. 

 

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Steve came out to talk us about our project. He listened, made suggestions, and told us he could complete the project in 2-3 days. He had his crew at our home 2 weeks later, and they indeed finished everything in 2 days. It turned out perfect and he did everything and more than he promised. We would not be afraid to recommend Mansfield Landscaping to anyone!

Leo&Pat Trainor
August 29, 2023

Our primary goal was to eliminate some lawn and replace it harmoniously with our lot. To do this we wanted a fairly natural looking garden. We also wanted easy access between the lanai and the pool equipment. A secondary goal was to improve the curb appeal. Steve and his crew met these requirements in only two full days. We have had several neighbors comment on how nice it looks. We are very happy with the results. Steve met with us in the evening to refine what we wanted. He presented us with a contract to meet our budget. The job was started 8 days later. We really like the improvements. We also liked the "no risk" approach. We did not pay a thing until the job was done.

Fred Mitchell
August 25, 2023

The crews that came to install the landscape and hardscape were very professional and very hardworking. Once the work began, the project was completed in a very timely manner. Steve Mansfield did not take any money for the materials and work until the job was completed.

Tara Adlesic
August 14, 2023

Thank you Steve and the folks at Mansfield Landscaping for your excellent work. Everything looks great and I'm receiving compliments from my family and neighbors as well. Thank you for accommodating my tight travel schedule as well.

Thomas Welch
August 1, 2023

Steve was to the point on exactly what he was going to accomplish with our landscaping. He had his team of contractors here on time and they performed the work with utmost professionalism. I would highly recommend them.

Ronald Cole
July 22, 2023

Steve shared his ideas to how to restore our yard after our pool was installed. My wife and I loved his ideas and he worked within our ideas to restore our yard to better than it ever looked. Steve knew we had a tight deadline and he over delivered. His team started on time and finished on time despite us asking for a change to the agreed upon plan. Thanks Steve.

Joseph Soldner
June 16, 2023

I recently had Mansfield Landscaping LLC completely landscape my home. It was a big job involving several palm trees, other trees, many plants, garden wall enclosures as well as the repair and sealing of my paver driveway, walk way and lanai landing. They developed and executed a complete landscape plan. They were prompt, fair and worked up to a high standard with no corners cut. Their work greatly exceeded my expectations. They have my highest recommendation and I certainly will use them to perform any future work. Tom Robinson

Thomas Robinson
June 15, 2023

This company came very highly recommended and did not disappoint! Awesome job in building stone garden walls and totally redoing the entire lawn. The owner explained everything and is probably the most honest guy I’ve dealt with in years. Responsive and got the job done on schedule. Fixed my sprinkler too. Great work!

Michael McEntire
May 11, 2023

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