Maybe you’re one of those homeowners who loves to handle your own lawn chores.
You have a garage full of tools and wake up early on Saturday mornings ready to tackle your list.
Or you’re rolling your eyes right now and keep a list of home and garden repair companies handy in your phone contacts list.
You know a nice green lawn when you see it — the kind that makes you slow down and say, “Man, I wish I had a lawn like that.”
But how do you make sure you're getting the best sod before it becomes your lawn?
First you have to find the best place to buy sod in your area.
Nobody ever says, “I want a lawn that takes up so much time, I moved my bed out to the front yard.”
Well, maybe that one neighbor you saw out there last weekend trimming the edges with a tiny pair of scissors.
Most of us want a lawn that looks great, with minimal care.
So, what grass grows best in Florida?
Still wearing that faded concert T-shirt from high school? Gleefully watched your car odometer roll over 100,000 miles?
You probably appreciate an irrigation system that knows how to hang in there.
It’s hard to beat that new paver feeling, when you linger in your driveway a few extra minutes just to admire how great it looks.
Or, in rarer situations, you move your bed out to the patio because you can’t bear to leave the beauty of it all.
Paver projects add a huge visual boost to your home, but they won’t continue to look great without occasional sealing.
When you have a problem with your irrigation system, you don’t have time to mess around.
Your grass is turning brown. Your flowers are wilting. Your patience is disappearing.
You need prompt, skilled irrigation technicians who respond quickly and know exactly what they’re doing to get your system up and running.
Timing is everything. You need sprinkler system repair done right, expertly, the first time.
There are obvious signs you need a landscape lighting upgrade.
Like if you went outside to take out the trash and couldn’t find your way back.
But not all signs are that obvious.
How do you know if you need to upgrade your outdoor lighting?
Let’s take a look.
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.
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:
You’ve got a sinking feeling something’s not quite right out there with your irrigation system.