The Ground Source Blog

Posted by Joe Mouad on Jul 20, 2023 10:00:00 AM

10 Full Sun Plants For Your Central Florida Landscape

Let’s face it, if you’re a plant in Florida, you better love sun.

But some plants love it more than others, offering bigger flowers and brighter, more colorful foliage when they soak up plenty of rays. 

What are some great plants for full sun in Central Florida? 

Grab your sunglasses and let’s take a look.

Posted by Joe Mouad on Jul 13, 2023 10:00:00 AM

What Size Patio Do I Need? How to Choose Your Patio Dimensions

If you’re standing in the backyard with a ruler and your Pinterest patio printouts trying to decide how big your new patio should be, you might be overwhelmed. 

You don’t want your cool new outdoor space to be way too big and cost more than it has to, but you don’t want things to feel too cramped, either, and have your party spill over into your pretty petunia beds. 

What size patio do I need?

Ground Source landscape designer Eric Frisch says there’s no average patio size — the beauty of patio design is creating a space that perfectly suits your lifestyle. But he offers some helpful tips:

Posted by Joe Mouad on Jun 22, 2023 11:00:00 AM

How to Dispose of Sod: Tips on What to Do With Removed Sod

If you've got a sod project in mind and you’re already thinking, “Why do I need to dispose of the old sod? I’ll just lay the new stuff over the old,” well, it’s a good thing you’re here. 

You can’t do that. 

Before you lay new sod, you need to tear out the old stuff, so your new sod’s roots can snuggle down into fresh, quality soil to take root. 

So, what to do with removed sod?
 
Let’s take a look.