The Ground Source Blog

Maybe you just moved into your great new house, but the landscape is bare.

A couple ideas to fill it with new life:

Palms are majestic and colorful cannas are cool, but sometimes you just need a great groundcover.

Groundcover plants are short, quick-spreading perennials that don’t need much care.

What are the best tropical groundcovers in Florida?

It's pretty exciting when your new landscape designer shows up to discuss re-doing your backyard. You pour some coffee, get all your Pinterest photos out, and prepare to make some amazing plans.

There’s talk of landscaping, hardscaping, softscaping and you suddenly realize you’re not completely sure you know the difference.

What’s the difference between hardscaping and landscaping? What is softscaping?

There’s a lot to consider when you’re planning your pool decking — like what surface will keep you from slipping and tumbling in as you stroll past with that tray of pesto shrimp appetizers.

Should you install pavers around a pool? How to choose pool pavers? What about plain concrete — is that cheaper than pavers? Is it just as good?

If different sod types had a talent show, you’d see all kinds of cool stuff: Best in sun! Great in the shade! Holds up to dog pee! Prevents erosion!

So when you’re looking for the best types of sod, there are a few solid choices, depending on your property’s unique situation.

The best sod for Orlando is typically varieties of St. Augustine and Zoysia, with a couple of exceptions for certain situations.

Pick the wrong sod for your site, and you’ll have a constant battle to keep it healthy and looking great.

What’s the best sod for Orlando? It depends. What’s going on out there on your property?