The Ground Source Blog

Posted by Joe Mouad on Apr 8, 2016 10:41:07 AM

The Best Florida Native Plants for Low-Maintenance Landscapes in Central FL

If you live in Central Florida, you know how much the landscape can change with the seasons – bright sunshine one day, heavy rain the next, and a whole lot of good ol' fashioned Florida humidity in between.

The good news? Your yard doesn’t have to be as unpredictable as the weather. The secret to a lush, thriving, low-effort Florida landscape lies in one word: native.

Posted by Joe Mouad on Sep 30, 2015 5:02:59 PM

Easy Residental Landcape Design Ideas

When it comes to creating a landscape design for your Orlando home, most can usually say what they like, but have no idea how to make it happen. That's where the help of a professional landscape designer comes in. Before you make an appointment with our landscape designer, we wanted to give you some examples of popular ideas to use in your yard. If any of these sound appealing, talk to your designer about them.

Posted by Joe Mouad on Feb 25, 2015 10:30:05 AM

Irrigation System and Planning Home Improvements

You might be picturing or planning it now; a pool in your Orlando backyard, an addition to your home, a new driveway or patio, or adding a fence to enclose your back lawn. When you're considering major home improvements to any area outside of your home, the last thing most think about is the irrigation system, which can lead to expensive sprinkler repairs if planning isn't taken into consideration prior to construction.