Cathedral Live Oak

The Cathedral Oak Tree is a Southern Live Oak. It is a cultivar which means it was cloned from a mother tree with the same DNA so as to copy the dense and upper structure of the tree. This tree is exceptional for applications where a consistent look and a tall dense headed tree is desired in the landscape. It is consistent in height and spread whether planning 1 or 50 in the design. Cathedral Live Oak Trees do not require the breadth of space a typical Standard live oak must have and can be planted as close as 30 feet apart. It is perfect for any place where consistency, privacy and shade are desired in the landscape.

Its well spaced branching is complimented by dense, dark green foliage. Being an evergreen it brightens up the otherwise dismal winter landscapes where deciduous trees grow and shed their leaves after the first frost. The Cathedral Live Oak Tree leaves are of a dark green color with a yellow green underside. It is native to the Southeastern United States which means that after they are established, they do well without special watering requirements. It is adaptable to most any soil type and grows well in partial sun to full sun.

Pricing is determined by size. Quantity discounts are available for as little as 2 or more trees

Windmill Palm

Windmill Palm

With the low temperatures that we have experienced over the past few winters you may want to consider some plants that are still tropical in nature and looks, but can survive the colder weather. The cold hardy Windmill Palm is a very attractive palm that can make it through with no worries. And now is the time to install them so they can get established during our prime growing season.

Windmill palms usually have a very full, yet compact crown of medium to deep green leaves. The three-foot-wide fan-shaped fronds extend from 1.5-foot-long, rough-edged, petioles. If one didn’t know better, you might think the trunk was wrapped in burlap. Most Windmill Palms grow to an average height of 10 to 20 feet tall. One (1) foot of growth or more per year is typical of these trees. Mature trees make an excellent canopy to be planted near pools, Jacuzzis, around decks and patios, etc…It does well in confined areas and is hardy to 10 degrees F. or lower.

For a more mature tree with a thicker trunk, averaging about 5 feet high we can supply and install a thirty (30) gal.

Windmill Palm - 30 gallon

Windmill for you. These palms are affordable, fast growing and will add value to your landscape over the years. These Windmill Palms are available in smaller or larger sizes. Check with us for availability and pricing.

Italian Cypress

The Italian Cypress trees give height to your foundation plantings without taking up a lot of room. Architects use them to frame entryways, cover vertical drain-pipes, soften corners and vertical edges and even as elegant property dividers. Planted three feet apart they can make a nice blind for your property. You can even plant them in large pots to frame your front entryway or to add elegance to your back patio or pool. 

They grow almost everywhere… require little water, and can adapt to almost any soil type you may have. Unlike most evergreens, the Italian Cypress does not grow in a pyramidal fashion. These popular new trees grow in a narrow, columnar fashion, practically reaching straight up without ever growing very wide. When they reach the height you want, just cut the top. 

These fast growers can shoot up to 2-3 ft. a year while giving you dense foliage, soft texture and symmetrical shape.

 

We have the Italian Cypress available this month in a 30 gal. (10’) size, (pictured). It is also available in a 15 gallon which is equally as nice in appearance

Florida Flame Red Maple (acer rubrum)

This is a Florida Flame Red Maple (100 gal) that we recently installed for a client in the Windermere area. This tree is an example of the excellent size and quality that you will be getting from us. This is a tree that will make an immediate change to the look of your landscape. This tree was planted in this location specifically to provide shade for the front porch from the late afternoon sun. In a few years it will not only provide shade for the porch area but also most of the front of the house.

The Florida Flame Red Maple is a tree that offers some fall color for warm-winter areas. It is a deciduous tree (loses its leaves in the fall-winter) that produces brilliant red foliage in the fall. This tree can grow to over 40 feet in height, with a dome spread of 30 to 40 feet. It can work great to provide shade for your rooftop, or other areas of your landscape, in the summer heat. By shading your roof you cut down on heat buildup in the attic area of your home, which

Flame Red Maple

makes it easier to cool your home. In other areas of the yard good shade trees can lower temperatures by as much as 25 degrees F, making for a much more enjoyable day of activities in your outdoor environment.  In late fall it sheds its leaves and will let enough sun filter through to warm your home during the colder months.

This tree will do well in a bright, sunny location or in a partially shaded one. It is very adaptable to most soil types. It is fast growing and will grow well even in extreme heat. Once established it has average water needs; water regularly but do not over water. This is also a good street tree for the front of your house. The red maple should be planted thirty to forty feet apart. The fall colors will amaze your friends and neighbors and add charm to your landscape in the fall when the leaves change. Call for sizes and pricing.

European Fan Palm (Chamaerops humilis)

The European Fan Palm Tree has become very popular in recent years, mostly due to its cold hardiness that makes it perfect for landscaping in USDA zones 7b-11.  It’s a nice looking palm tree that can give an exotic focal point to any garden with its evergreen fan-shaped leaves. Since it grows only to about 5 to10ft tall and. 1-5ft wide it is often used in areas where space is limited or in small yards where a tropical effect is desired. It is also known as Mediterranean Fan Palm, Dwarf Fan Palm and Palmetto.

 

The Fan Palm has multiple trunks and has somewhat of a shrubby  look. The trunks are covered in old leaf bases and brown fibers. It is a fairly slow growing plant and can take years to reach its maximum height. It has triangular, palmate, or fan shaped, leaves that range from blue green to silvery gray in color. Leaves grow outward then upward. They grow up to 25 inches long and 25 inches wide, supported by 4ft stems. Stems are covered with sharp thorns, so you need to be careful when pruning them.

 

During late spring months the European Fan Palm produces small yellow flowers Individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant. Flowers are followed by green fruits that turn brown when ripe. Fruits are around 0.5 inch in diameter, develop in fall and are not edible.

 

It is wind resistant and is very cold hardy. It will tolerate cold temperatures down to 5F. It grows in full sun to partial shade but does best in full sun. It is easy maintenance and likes moist but well drained soil conditions.

Sod Replacement Special Pricing for February

    

Do you need sod replacement? If so, any time after February 15th is a great time to replace it. Here are just a few excellent reasons:

  1. Temperatures are warm enough to encourage quick establishment of your new turf while not so hot to cause extreme heat stress. This means less water! Less water used is more money in your pocket!
  2. Moderate temperatures also mean less evaporation. With less evaporation, more water gets to the root system of the new sod. This will allow your new sod to develop a deep root system which will give you grass that is more drought tolerant year round.
  3. Replacing your sod now, gives the sod the time to establish well before the height of pest season. A healthy, established lawn will have much more resistance to chinch bugs, sod webworms, fungus and other common summer pests.
  4. Best of all you can take advantage of our Special Prices on sod replacement that are available for the entire month of February.

St. Augustine Floratam:

Quantity Coverage Per Sq. ft. Cost
1-2 pallets 400 to 800 sq.ft. $.90 per sq. ft.
3-5 pallets 1200 to 2000 sq ft. $.80 per sq. ft.
6 or more pallets 400 sq. ft. per pallet $.70 per sq. ft.

Other types of sod are available. Give us a call for pricing. Some restrictions may apply. The services listed below are included in these prices. At JLC Outdoors we take extra steps to make sure your new sod has the best possible conditions for successful establishment and healthy growth.

On our initial visit our first step is to evaluate and discuss with you what type of sod best fits your lifestyle and your properties growing conditions. At this time we also do an initial run through on your irrigation system to ensure it is working properly and will advise you as to any repairs or adjustments that need to be made so as to make sure that your new sod receives proper irrigation coverage for proper root establishment.

Previous to starting the installation process we may visit your property again to spray a systemic, broad spectrum herbicide to kill any invasive weeds or grasses. After a few days to give the spray time to do its job, our crew will return to cut out the old sod from the area where your new lawn is to be placed. Prior to doing the cut out, we do another run through on your irrigation system to make any agreed upon repairs or adjustments, and also at this time we flag all your sprinkler heads so as not to damage them during cut out or cover them up when installing your new lawn.

Once the irrigation is taken care of, the area to be replaced is cut out and the old sod and debris is loaded for hauling away. We will hand rake the area for proper grading and, in the case of partial installs, make sure the new lawn matches the established lawn at the same level.

After your new lawn is installed we will make sure your irrigation timer is set on a watering schedule that will ensure the new lawn receives sufficient water to help it get established and will make a final inspection of the area. And, we will leave you a copy of our brochure, PROPER CARE OF NEWLY INSTALLED SOD,(click here to read), to help make your new lawn replacement a success.

JLC OUTDOORS GIVES FREE ESTIMATES AND WILL BE GLAD TO VISIT YOUR PROPERTY AND CONSULT WITH YOU ON YOUR SOD NEEDS. GIVE US A CALL AT 407-595-5818 or FILL OUT THE REQUEST A BID FORM AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE.

 


Italian Cypress

Of all the plants that we featured last year, both as specials and as a plant profile, the one that created the most attention and by far outpaced all the others in orlando lawn care sales was the Italian Cypress. Most of the sales were in multiples and discounts are available for 2 or more trees. This is such a versatile tree that we are going to start 2012 off with a reminder that we still have beautiful stock available in this tree, both in 15 gallon and 30 gallon sizes. Give our Orlando Lawn Maintenance Team a call at 407-595-5818 for current availability and pricing, or fill out the Request a Bid form at the bottom of this page.

Italian Cypress

The Italian Cypress trees give height to your foundation plantings without taking up a lot of room. Architects use them to frame entryways, cover vertical drain-pipes, soften corners and vertical edges and even as elegant property dividers. Planted three feet apart they can make a nice blind for your property. You can even plant them in large pots to frame your front entryway or to add elegance to your back patio or pool. 

They grow almost everywhere… require little water, and can adapt to almost any soil type you may have. Unlike most evergreens, the Italian Cypress does not grow in a pyramidal fashion. These popular new trees grow in a narrow, columnar fashion, practically reaching straight up without ever growing very wide. When they reach the height you want, just cut the top. 

These fast growers can shoot up to 2-3 ft. a year while giving you dense foliage, soft texture and symmetrical shape.

We have the Italian Cypress available this month in a 30 gal. (10’) size, (pictured). It is also available in a 15 gallon which is equally as nice in appearance.

Looking Forward

The month of January is past and so far no horrible freezes, as far as plant damage at least. It looks like some areas may have gotten a little more than others. This is not unusual. Just be sure to resist the temptation to start cutting back or trimming plants where there is damage until after February 15, at which time we are usually safe from further frost damage. If you cut back damaged plants now it can leave them vulnerable to further damage if we do happen to have more frost.

Of course we are always available to come out and evaluate each yard for your trimming and plant replacement needs. Let our professional remedial landscaping crew do it for you. They are well trained in proper trimming techniques and we also take all cuttings and other debris with us when the work is complete so as to leave your outdoors looking fresh and new.

Do you need sod replacement? If so, any time after February 15th is a great time to replace it. Here are just a few great reasons:

  1. Temperatures are warm enough to encourage quick establishment of your new turf while not so hot to cause extreme heat stress.  This means less water!  Less water used is more money in your pocket!
  2. Moderate temperatures also mean less evaporation.  With less evaporation, more water gets to the root system of the new sod.  This will allow your new sod to develop a deep root system which will give you grass that is more drought tolerant year round.
  3. Replacing your sod now, gives the sod the time to establish well before the height of pest season.  A healthy, established lawn will have much more resistance to chinch bugs, sod webworms, fungus and other common summer pests.

4     Best of all you can take advantage of our special prices on sod replacement that are available for the entire month of February. Check our web site www.jlcoutdoors.com under Specials for Sod Replacement Special Prices that are good for the entire month of February.

Starting mid-February each year our call volume really increases. It is a good idea to give us a call now, especially for sod replacement. We will schedule a visit to your property for an evaluation and estimate and get you on schedule for the work to be completed so your lawn and plants are looking their best going into March’s milder temperatures. Of course, estimates are always free at JLC Outdoors. Just fill out the Request a Bid form on any page of our web site or give us a call at 407-595-5818’

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