Afraid of the dark?
Head out there with a DIY landscape lighting kit, and things could get really scary.
Perhaps you’ve been considering heading to the big box store to purchase some landscape lighting components.
We know you can pull it off.
But should you? Or should you hire professional landscape lighting services?
Let’s shed some light on DIY landscape lighting vs. hiring a professional.
If your Orlando sprinkler system is steadily chugging away, watering your lawn, you’re probably happy with it.
But is it the best it can be? Or is it wasting water, costing you money every time it turns on?
Will you have to turn off the water to your entire house if something goes wrong with your sprinkler system? (What a pain, right?)
Not all Orlando irrigation companies include all the features you need to get the best operation out of your sprinkler system.
Read anything fascinating about yard drainage lately?
What? You don’t think yard drains are fascinating? Hmm, maybe it’s just us.
But if you live in a newer Orlando neighborhood, chances are you need some kind of yard drainage.
Drainage here in Orlando is a continuing problem as the city grows. All the dry areas have already been developed, so nearly all the houses in new neighborhoods have drainage problems. The already-wet ground can’t absorb extra water.
New homes also often have poor soil, so water doesn’t seep in as well as it should.
What kind of yard drain is best for your house?
Your eyes get a real workout when you first get a look at your sod estimate.
All that scanning to get to the part where it gives you the price. (Yup, we know that’s where you headfirst.)
Sure, price matters. But there’s more to a good sod estimate than price. A good sod company will include all kinds of helpful information, so you know exactly what you’re getting for that price.
What should be included in your sod estimate? Take a look.
New pavers! This is exciting!
Driveway? New walkways? That dream patio you’ve always wanted? Curves, or rectangle?
Have you picked out new patio furniture yet?
We’re asking a lot of questions. We love this stuff.
You should be asking some, too.
“I love that big prickly pine tree by your pool.“
That’s a sentence you’ll never hear.
Not every plant is perfect for planting around a pool.
No spines, dripping sap, or falling burrs, please.
Ground Source landscape designer, Eric Frisch, shares a few of his favorite pool landscaping plants — and a couple of other pool landscaping tips.
Sod or seed? Which is best?
Choice one: Plant grass seed and wait. And wait. And wait.
Choice two: Unroll sod for a perfect instant carpet of lawn.
That’s one big difference when you compare sod vs. seed.
But there are other differences, too, that can help you choose which way to go.
Let’s take a look at some factors to help you choose sod or grass seed.
This is Central Florida, land of palm trees.
Pick a palm for your yard or property, and it’ll thrive, right?
Actually, no. Just because this is Florida doesn't mean every variety of palm loves it here.
Some varieties, like Royal, Traveler's, or Coconut palms will likely die here in Central Florida if we get a bad frost or freeze.
If these three are your favorites, Traveler's palm, which looks like a banana tree, is the most likely of the three to survive in Central Florida, if not exposed to cold winds.
But there are better choices.
Fact number one: here in Orlando, you need an irrigation system for your lawn and landscaping.
You know it. We know it. Your lawn knows it.
Basically, everyone knows it.
Without irrigation, you risk parched brown grass, wilted flowers, and the embarrassment of unsightly, struggling landscaping, not to mention the expense of re-planting or re- sodding.
Now that we’ve cleared that up, the question is, what do you need to know before installing a sprinkler system?
Here are 7 important things to know before installing an irrigation system.
Every once in a while, a new sod appears on the market and everybody goes crazy for it.
The newest lawn darling is ProVista sod, a trademarked sod by Scotts that promises a lush, dense, deep green lawn with fewer weeds.
What’s so exciting about this new sod? Scott’s is making some pretty intriguing claims.
Let’s take a look: