You probably think the most impressive layer of your new paver patio or driveway is the top layer. It looks amazing.
But the stuff you can’t see is just as impressive, from the layer underneath that helps it drain to the edging that keeps it from falling apart to the sand that holds the pavers together to the sealer that protects the whole masterpiece.
Have a big Central Florida backyard? Lucky. Not everybody does.
“Big outdoor spaces offer a lot of options, but not many people have that luxury with the current lots being sold in Orlando,” says Ground Source Landscape Designer Eric Frisch.
Larger lots are typically outside of town, he says, and often much of the property is weeds and some scruffy Bahia grass. Sounds like it’s time for some large-area landscaping ideas.
Landscaping doesn’t last forever. Just like that western shirt with the snaps and your aunt’s beehive hairdo, some stuff goes out of style.
Ready to boot your outdated landscaping and hop on some modern landscape design ideas?
Eric Frisch, landscape designer at Ground Source, shares some outdated landscaping features — and suggestions for a contemporary refresh.
Planning your big new Florida landscaping project? Man, there’s a lot to think about, right?
How much will it cost? What do you really need? Your head must be spinning.
Maybe head outside and relax on the paver patio, or chill beneath your poolside pergola while you sort it all out.
If you haven’t spent much time studying the USDA plant hardiness map, nobody blames you.
But when the U.S. Department of Agriculture made significant changes to this tool that helps determine what plants can thrive and survive in what regions of the country, plant experts everywhere paid close attention. Some were even alarmed.
About half of the United States, including Central Florida, shifted into a new zone with the plant hardiness map update. Most places are warmer than they used to be.
What does that mean? Does it affect what you can plant in your Florida front yard? Should you care?
Maybe you have dreams for a splashy big landscaping renovation, but you’d like to just dip your toe in first.
Simple landscaping ideas can make a big difference, powering up some curb appeal, setting the scene for family fun, or creating a peaceful hangout for your private backyard haven. (That last phrase sounds so great, let’s repeat it: private backyard haven. Sigh.)
Your grass isn’t great, and it’s starting to get on your nerves.
Maybe you’ve been putting off getting a new sod lawn because it’s a whole big thing.
Actually, it’s not a whole big thing. You can arrange fresh sod delivery and installation right from your phone. It’s almost as easy as ordering tacos from your favorite restaurant, or shoes online.
Too bad we’re not answering an easier question, like “Do aliens exist?”
When it comes to irrigation for plants, Florida is tricky.
There are dry spells, and really rainy periods. The soil here is sandy, which means water easily drains right through it. Unless you live in a newer housing development where builders brought in a ton of clay to build up the area. Then your soil is thick and sticky.
Different plants here have different water needs, too.
When you start looking up dwarf palm trees you might get excited about all the possibilities. Bottle Palm! Christmas Palm! Lady Palm! Pygmy Date Palm!
When it comes to enhancing your outdoor spaces, landscape lighting plays a crucial role in boosting both aesthetics and functionality. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about landscape lighting, from innovative design ideas to common mistakes to avoid.