Articles by 'Misty Gil'

By Misty Gil, Posted in Feature Stories

Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia spp.) is a popular ornamental tree known for its vibrant and abundant blooms, making it a beloved choice for landscaping in central North Carolina. However, the presence of Crape Myrtle Bark Scale (Acanthococcus... read more.

By Misty Gil, Posted in Feature Stories

Having a pool in your backyard can be an enticing prospect for many homeowners, and for good reason. It offers a plethora of benefits that go beyond just providing a place to cool off on a hot summer day. Whether it's for relaxation, entertainment,... read more.

By Misty Gil, Posted in Feature Stories

Myatt Landscaping and Construction received two Silver Awards of Excellence and two Bronze Awards of Excellence for Landscape Maintenance from the National Association of Landscape Professionals for 2023.  These awards recognize outstanding... read more.

By Misty Gil, Posted in Feature Stories

Strolling gardens have a rich history that dates back centuries and continues to captivate people today. Originating in ancient China, strolling gardens evolved as a fusion of nature, architecture, and spirituality, offering serene spaces for... read more.

By Misty Gil, Posted in Feature Stories, Plants

North Carolina is blessed with a diverse landscape and a wide array of pollinator-friendly plants. Whether you have a small garden or a vast landscape, incorporating these plants will attract and support pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and... read more.

By Misty Gil, Posted in Feature Stories, Plants

Crape myrtle trees (Lagerstroemia indica) are a popular choice for adding beauty, color, and elegance to any landscape. With their vibrant blossoms, attractive bark, and ease of care, these versatile trees have become a staple in gardens and public... read more.

By Misty Gil, Posted in Feature Stories

HOA Common Space ideas  

In the Triangle, we are seeing HOAs being built that are essentially their own communities with grocery stores, boutiques, restaurants, and schools. They tend to have plenty of parks and activities that people... read more.

By Misty Gil, Posted in Feature Stories

Mood boards are popular for interior design, but they can be used just as well for your landscape and outdoor spaces. Whether you are using Pinterest to save your favorite photos, Canva to create one like the photo above, or making an actual crafty... read more.

By Misty Gil, Posted in Feature Stories

Our amazing floriculture and maintenance teams are starting nearly a month of flower installation soon and the results are always amazing. How do you get that same impact at your home?

Annual flower beds are a staple of front doors, entrances,... read more.

By Misty Gil, Posted in Feature Stories

Landscape issue- Boxwood dieback

Boxwoods are now known to be infected by a number of plant diseases that include boxwood blight, macrophoma blight, phytophthora root rot and volutella blight. The latest issue is called Boxwood dieback, a... read more.

By Misty Gil, Posted in Feature Stories

You may or may not know the exact details of what you want for your future landscape, but you know you want it to be different than what you have. Whether you want to add a recreation area in your backyard, revitalize your front yard, or just want a... read more.

By Sophia Gibaldi, Posted in Feature Stories

Tropical Plants of North Carolina by Sophia Gibaldi

It’s a bone-chilling winter day and you’re sitting in your living room looking out the window thinking “I wish I could be transported to the Caribbean... read more.