Central Florida – it's famous for more than a few things. Namely? Theme parks. Sunny days. And hot weather. Like, really hot weather.
For folks who visit our sub-tropical spots in the summer, they soak up the sun and humidity without thinking too much of it. For us locals with landscapes? We can't help but focus on the wild and hot weather that happens around here.
Should you plant when it’s cool? Sunny? Hot? Rainy? In April? August? December?
When you’re planting in Central Florida, you could pick any of the above.
Amid all the excitement of your big landscaping project, you might have some worries.
How big of a mess will it be? Will the landscaping crew clean up before they leave? Will they leave tools or equipment at your house? Is your antique bird bath safe? What should you expect from the final project walkthrough?
When it comes to having a thriving lawn and landscape, you know that a properly functioning irrigation system is key. But getting the best possible results means partnering with the best company.
Here in Florida where irrigation is important year-round, there are a lot of irrigation companies to choose from. You might be wondering what really makes one different from another.
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?
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 head out to get groceries, do you hit one store for bread, another for fruit, a third one for chicken and another one for those frosted cookies you love?
Something’s not right with your sprinkler system, and this is the last thing you need now, right?
We’ll cross our fingers for you that it’s just a clogged nozzle or a stuck valve — nothing major.
But you might have to get your hands dirty.
How do you fix a broken sprinkler?
Let’s walk through a few common irrigation system problems and how to fix them.
Your trusty irrigation system is hanging out, doing its thing, keeping your lawn green and your flowers healthy.
Then, one day, a truck full of concrete pavers shows up. A skid steer starts zooming around. There’s talk of new sod.
What the heck? Your irrigation system is understandably anxious. What about all its lines tenderly tucked underground? What about all its reliable sprinkler heads?
A new landscaping project is exciting — to you. But will there be lawn irrigation damage your sprinkler system should stress out about?