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Expertise

broad spectrum knowledge in the field of tropical plants;

Experience in the area

I am a certified Master Gardner in Florida (8years)

Organizations

Master Gardner Association of Charlotte County Florida

Education/Credentials

Master Gardner training....accredited each year with required seminars and educational training.

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Sandra11/24/0910101010 
Elizabeth11/20/0910101010thanks Nick.
Elizabeth11/20/0910101010Thanks Nick, I will repot it.
Arlene11/19/0910101010thank you for your time !!!
Gloria11/15/0910101010The reply was very quick, easy and .....

Recent Answers from Nick McCann

2009-11-23 bougainvillia pruning:

Hi Sandra and welcome back to paradise!...ok, because you are a bird, enjoy the color for a couple of months, but before you head back, you need to don a pair of heavy gloves and prune it way back to about

2009-11-22 Phoenix Roebelenii transplanting:

Hi Anne, I just had a similiar question, concerning moving a large Grapefruit tree, and I will tell you what I told him, that in my opinion, it is the job of a professional landscaper (with credentials!)

2009-11-20 Bird of Paradise:

I will be totally honest with you, Birds here in Florida grow upwards of 25 feet!, they need room for their feet to expand, and the first indication they will give you when they become cramped is stunted

2009-11-20 Care:

You can use the same potting mix for all, its the amount of irrigating that will differ for each, the Crotons and Shefllera and Cane will be watered when the soil is dry halfway down into the soil; the

2009-11-20 bird of paradise:

..not hard to believe with Birds, they grow fast and as I said, the root system can be extensive, its actually a Rhizome, which is like a Potato, it swells as it grows. If you leave it be, it will only

 

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