The Ground Source Blog

Posted by Joe Mouad on Dec 8, 2022 9:13:00 AM

5 Common Newly Laid Sod Problems in Central Florida

A new sod lawn is exciting, right? Maybe you’ve already bought new backyard furniture and sent the invitations to your first big backyard cookout. (Don’t forget brownies. Everybody loves brownies.)

Then you realize your new sod is turning brown.

Posted by Joe Mouad on Nov 8, 2022 10:26:03 AM

Are Tree Roots Damaging Your Sprinkler System? 3 Signs and What to do Next

Man, tree roots are no joke.

Have you ever been walking along the sidewalk and noticed a section of concrete heaving up like a mini earthquake struck?

The culprit? A huge tree root that grew up under the pavement and just shoved it up out of the way as if it were a piece of paper.

If you have trees on your Central Florida property, that same impressive root strength is going on underground near your sprinkler system. It’s a pretty common problem.

Posted by Joe Mouad on Oct 20, 2022 9:27:00 AM

10 Ideas for Landscaping Your Small Backyard in Central Florida

There are plenty of benefits to a small backyard:

1. Nobody asks you to host the family reunion. (Did you really want to grill 80 hot dogs?)

2. Tourists don’t mistake your place for a state park.

3. You don’t have to send a search party out to find the mail carrier who took a wrong turn and got lost.
Sure, big backyards get all the attention in the home and garden magazines, but your small yard deserves some landscaping luxury, too.