Next time you pull up to your house and into your driveway at night, pause for a minute.
Does your home seem bright and welcoming? Or dark and gloomy?
Instead of pulling right into the garage, hop out and pretend you’re a guest. Head to the front door. Do you feel safe and welcomed? Or are you worried you might trip?
The best landscape lighting companies can help you light up your home and landscaping in ways you might not have even considered.
Your new sod lawn is in, and your Orlando, FL yard has never looked better.
But before you start sending out invitations to that backyard barbecue, be sure you know how to care for your beautiful new lawn for the first few weeks.
After all, you just made a big investment, and you have big plans for your impressive new yard.
We understand the panic that sets in when you realize your sprinkler system is not working.
Here in Central Florida, that’s a real emergency that needs quick attention.
It doesn’t take long for a healthy green lawn or landscape to turn brown and die without enough water.
Too much water? That’s a problem, too, wasting water, increasing your water bill, and possibly damaging your grass or landscaping.
How can you tell if you need sprinkler system repair?
Imagine a green expanse of beautiful lawn that never needs mowing, fertilizing, or watering, and always stays green.
All you have to do is enjoy it.
It’s artificial turf. Grass, but not grass.
Is it right for you? Let’s take a look.
Here in Central Florida, we’re known for sun. (All the more reason we appreciate shade.)
But when the lawn is in shade, it has to be suited for it. Most types of grass — like northerners headed to Daytona in February — love the sun.
What’s the best grass for Florida shade?
Here’s a look.
If you’ve been daydreaming about the perfect lawn, it should include an irrigation system.
The best lawns always do. Think targeted sprayers and water-saving nozzles hitting every inch of your landscaping, ensuring your lawn, plants, and trees all get proper irrigation.
Meanwhile, you say bye to parched brown grass, wilted flowers, and the embarrassment of unsightly, struggling landscaping.
Maybe you think you can’t afford the cost of irrigation.
But maybe you can. Let’s solve the mystery.
Too bad sod installation isn’t as easy as throwing down your new living room rug — just roll it out and admire the beauty.
There’s more to installing your instant green carpet of grass than that, and some steps along the way are especially critical to ensure your new lawn thrives.
Great sod installers follow certain procedures along the way.
Thinking of installing your own sod? These sod installation tips can guide you.
Have you taken a good look at your front yard lately?
Sure, the back yard might be more fun — barbecues, pool parties, coffee and donuts in your robe.
But your front yard introduces your home to the world — or at least, to the neighborhood.
“It should be a place you’re proud to show off,” says Eric Frisch, Ground Source landscape designer.
“What can you do to stand out from the neighbors?”
Quite a bit. Check out these front yard landscaping design ideas.
You already know sod is a great way to get an instant, healthy, green lawn.
But what are sod prices in Orlando?
Here’s a look at sod cost per square foot for three common varieties of grass.
If you think all sod is basically the same — a nice green carpet of instant grass — you’re about to be surprised.
You have many choices, though you’ll need to ask yourself some questions.
Do you love mowing the lawn, or would you rather be doing just about anything else?
Is your property sunny or shady? Does it get a lot of foot traffic? Do you have an irrigation system?
Just what is the best sod for Florida lawns?
Here’s a look to get you started.