The Ground Source Blog

You live in sunny, Central Florida – you know what that means, right? Your outdoor space isn’t just something you look at; it’s something you live in all year long. With long sunny days, balmy evenings, and plenty of backyard gatherings, your outdoor space could be the most enjoyable and luxurious spot in your home.

What's missing? The right lighting. Landscape lighting can completely transform your home.

But when it comes to landscape lighting, the question that usually comes up is: should you tackle it yourself or hire a professional?

Read anything fascinating about yard drainage lately?

What? You don’t think yard drains are fascinating? Hmm, maybe it’s just us.

But if you live in a newer Orlando neighborhood, chances are you need some kind of yard drainage.

Drainage here in Orlando is a continuing problem as the city grows. All the dry areas have already been developed, so nearly all the houses in new neighborhoods have drainage problems. The already-wet ground can’t absorb extra water.

New homes also often have poor soil, so water doesn’t seep in as well as it should.

What kind of yard drain is best for your house?

New pavers! This is exciting!

Driveway? New walkways? That dream patio you’ve always wanted? Curves, or rectangle? 

Have you picked out new patio furniture yet?

We’re asking a lot of questions. We love this stuff.

You should be asking some, too.

Sod or seed? Which is best?

Choice one: Plant grass seed and wait. And wait. And wait.

Choice two: Unroll sod for a perfect instant carpet of lawn.

That’s one big difference when you compare sod vs. seed. 

But there are other differences, too, that can help you choose which way to go.

Let’s take a look at some factors to help you choose sod or grass seed.

Fact number one: here in Orlando, you need an irrigation system for your lawn and landscaping.

You know it. We know it. Your lawn knows it. 

Basically, everyone knows it.

Without irrigation, you risk parched brown grass, wilted flowers, and the embarrassment of unsightly, struggling landscaping, not to mention the expense of re-planting or re- sodding.

Now that we’ve cleared that up, the question is, what do you need to know before installing a sprinkler system?

Here are 7 important things to know before installing an irrigation system.