Planning your big new Florida landscaping project? Man, there’s a lot to think about, right?
How much will it cost? What do you really need? Your head must be spinning.
Maybe head outside and relax on the paver patio, or chill beneath your poolside pergola while you sort it all out.
If you haven’t spent much time studying the USDA plant hardiness map, nobody blames you.
But when the U.S. Department of Agriculture made significant changes to this tool that helps determine what plants can thrive and survive in what regions of the country, plant experts everywhere paid close attention. Some were even alarmed.
About half of the United States, including Central Florida, shifted into a new zone with the plant hardiness map update. Most places are warmer than they used to be.
What does that mean? Does it affect what you can plant in your Florida front yard? Should you care?
Maybe you have dreams for a splashy big landscaping renovation, but you’d like to just dip your toe in first.
Simple landscaping ideas can make a big difference, powering up some curb appeal, setting the scene for family fun, or creating a peaceful hangout for your private backyard haven. (That last phrase sounds so great, let’s repeat it: private backyard haven. Sigh.)
Your grass isn’t great, and it’s starting to get on your nerves.
Maybe you’ve been putting off getting a new sod lawn because it’s a whole big thing.
Actually, it’s not a whole big thing. You can arrange fresh sod delivery and installation right from your phone. It’s almost as easy as ordering tacos from your favorite restaurant, or shoes online.
Too bad we’re not answering an easier question, like “Do aliens exist?”
When it comes to irrigation for plants, Florida is tricky.
There are dry spells, and really rainy periods. The soil here is sandy, which means water easily drains right through it. Unless you live in a newer housing development where builders brought in a ton of clay to build up the area. Then your soil is thick and sticky.
Different plants here have different water needs, too.
When you start looking up dwarf palm trees you might get excited about all the possibilities. Bottle Palm! Christmas Palm! Lady Palm! Pygmy Date Palm!
When it comes to enhancing your outdoor spaces, landscape lighting plays a crucial role in boosting both aesthetics and functionality. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about landscape lighting, from innovative design ideas to common mistakes to avoid.
If you’ve never heard the term “light trespass,” don’t feel bad. It’s not exactly what people are talking about in line at Starbucks.
But you might have experienced it — if a neighbor’s misdirected landscape lighting blasted into your bedroom window at night or blinded you as you pulled into your driveway.
Cue the swear words.
Your new sod lawn is installed, and your Florida 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. You need to know how to keep your sod alive.
There’s kind of a dilemma when you’re planning to sell your house, and we’re not talking about how to hide that spot where your dog ate half the windowsill.
You know landscaping and home value are connected, but you don’t want to invest a ton of money in a house you’re leaving. At the same time, you know your home will sell faster and for a better price if it has impressive curb appeal.
When you’re landscaping for curb appeal, what projects are your best bets?
