Here in Central Florida, we’re known for sun. (All the more reason we appreciate shade.)
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Here in Central Florida, we’re known for sun. (All the more reason we appreciate shade.)
Too bad laying sod 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 laying 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.
We know you like a great deal as much as anybody.
But when it comes to sod, cheapest isn’t the best.
This sod will be the vibrant, green centerpiece of your yard. And you have high expectations for it.
A luxurious outdoor living space. A yard that stops the neighbors in their tracks. Picture-perfect family memories where the grass in those pictures is green, healthy and free of weeds.
You might not give much thought to your old dependable driveway.
But it’s more than just a landing spot for your car.
It’s a great, big design element, a right-out-front complement to both your house and yard.
If yours needs a boost, what’s the best material?
Here in Orlando, most homeowners choose either concrete or pavers for driveways, says Eric Frisch, landscape designer at Ground Source.
Is a paver driveway in Orlando, Florida a good idea?
Some pros and cons are obvious, like with pizza, for instance. Actually, that's a bad example. Pizza has no cons.
What about sod? What are sod pros and cons?
Well, the benefits include an instant healthy green lawn; erosion prevention; no weeds; and fresh, green sod can be conveniently delivered straight to your door.
The goal of an automated sprinkler is to water your landscape according to a scheduled program. However, you might discover that some areas are overly wet after or between watering cycles, which means there's a leak.
Proper lawn care isn't always the easiest practice to maintain. Between work, family-time, and relaxing, you can't always block of an adequate amount of time each week to take care of your yard. Irrigation systems makes things a heck of a lot easier, but even they don't bear the entire workload.