Listed below are recent articles of news at CEPRA and our involvement throughout the Central Florida community in 2023.
Florida's Flowering Perennials - Sit Down with CEPRA
A frequently overlooked opportunity is the use of perennial plants in our landscapes. These perennials can excite the landscape with their colorful blooms and versatility.
Are the USDA Hardiness Zones Important for Florida? - Sit Down with CEPRA
Florida is famous for our colorful lush tropical landscapes. However, a cold snap or unanticipated freeze can severely damage your landscape if the USDA zones were not kept in mind when choosing the plant material.
Special Assessments for Landscape Improvements - The Good, The Bad, The Ugly - Sit Down with CEPRA
It is the duty of the Board to work within the Association's financial restraints to the best of their capabilities. But sometimes, a special assessment can be seen as inevitable in order to complete an important project for the community.
Non-native plants invade new territory and out compete and eliminate our native plants. They are harmful to agriculture, property, public health, or wildlife. We call these unwanted plants "INVASIVE."
A Landscape Committee is an important tool for Associations, as they help immensely with the appearance of the community as well as staying committed to an approved budget.
Safety in the Sun: Signs of Heat Stress and How to Help - Sit Down with CEPRA
With an average of 230 days of sunshine per year, it makes sense why many choose Florida as their vacation destination. For those of us who make a living in the state, however, we understand how the sun here means business.
10 High Maintenance Plants in Your Community - Sit Down with CEPRA
One of the most often-requested must-haves from communities during their landscape renovations are "low maintenance plants." However, even the most natural-looking landscapes require dedicated time to ensure its beauty.
What to do in Times of Drought - Sit Down with CEPRA
As we're gearing up for more sunshine, our plants are too. Plants have their own biological processes that keeps them cool in hot days. However, when days get to be too hot and dry, these processes become afflicted.
6 Common Palm Diseases - What They Are, and How to Identify & Fix the Problem - Sit Down with CEPRA
Palm tree diseases are relatively common in Florida. Understanding the diseases that afflict palm trees is critical to maintain your properties health, beauty, and value.
The Imported Red Fire Ant, Signs to Watch For and Preventative Care Tips - Sit Down with CEPRA
Fire ants infest more than 325 million acres. One reason fire ants are such resilient and successful invaders is that they have little competition and no natural enemies.
Florida has a number of turfgrass varieties that you can choose to use in your landscape. When beginning the process of choosing your grass, there are several key questions that you must ask yourself to make the best decision.
Listed below are recent articles of news at CEPRA and our involvement throughout the Central Florida community in 2023.
Florida's Flowering Perennials - Sit Down with CEPRA
A frequently overlooked opportunity is the use of perennial plants in our landscapes. These perennials can excite the landscape with their colorful blooms and versatility.
Read Article
Are the USDA Hardiness Zones Important for Florida? - Sit Down with CEPRA
Florida is famous for our colorful lush tropical landscapes. However, a cold snap or unanticipated freeze can severely damage your landscape if the USDA zones were not kept in mind when choosing the plant material.
Read Article
Why Aren't All Tree Maintenance Services Included in my Landscape Maintenance Contract? - Sit Down with CEPRA
Clients quite frequently ask this question - what is and what is not included in the tree maintenance category of my landscape maintenance contract?
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Special Assessments for Landscape Improvements - The Good, The Bad, The Ugly - Sit Down with CEPRA
It is the duty of the Board to work within the Association's financial restraints to the best of their capabilities. But sometimes, a special assessment can be seen as inevitable in order to complete an important project for the community.
Read Article
Florida's Invasive Plants - Sit Down with CEPRA
Non-native plants invade new territory and out compete and eliminate our native plants. They are harmful to agriculture, property, public health, or wildlife. We call these unwanted plants "INVASIVE."
Read Article
Landscape Committees 101 - Sit Down with CEPRA
A Landscape Committee is an important tool for Associations, as they help immensely with the appearance of the community as well as staying committed to an approved budget.
Read Article
Safety in the Sun: Signs of Heat Stress and How to Help - Sit Down with CEPRA
With an average of 230 days of sunshine per year, it makes sense why many choose Florida as their vacation destination. For those of us who make a living in the state, however, we understand how the sun here means business.
Read Article
10 High Maintenance Plants in Your Community - Sit Down with CEPRA
One of the most often-requested must-haves from communities during their landscape renovations are "low maintenance plants." However, even the most natural-looking landscapes require dedicated time to ensure its beauty.
Read Article
What to do in Times of Drought - Sit Down with CEPRA
As we're gearing up for more sunshine, our plants are too. Plants have their own biological processes that keeps them cool in hot days. However, when days get to be too hot and dry, these processes become afflicted.
Read Article
6 Common Palm Diseases - What They Are, and How to Identify & Fix the Problem - Sit Down with CEPRA
Palm tree diseases are relatively common in Florida. Understanding the diseases that afflict palm trees is critical to maintain your properties health, beauty, and value.
Read Article
The Imported Red Fire Ant, Signs to Watch For and Preventative Care Tips - Sit Down with CEPRA
Fire ants infest more than 325 million acres. One reason fire ants are such resilient and successful invaders is that they have little competition and no natural enemies.
Read Article
Florida Turfgrass Varieties - Sit Down with CEPRA
Florida has a number of turfgrass varieties that you can choose to use in your landscape. When beginning the process of choosing your grass, there are several key questions that you must ask yourself to make the best decision.
Read Article
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