“I love that big prickly pine tree by your pool.“
That’s a sentence you’ll never hear.
Not every plant is perfect for planting around a pool.
No spines, dripping sap, or falling burrs, please.
Ground Source landscape designer, Eric Frisch, shares a few of his favorite pool landscaping plants — and a couple of other pool landscaping tips.
This is Central Florida, land of palm trees.
Pick a palm for your yard or property, and it’ll thrive, right?
Actually, no. Just because this is Florida doesn't mean every variety of palm loves it here.
Some varieties, like Royal, Traveler's, or Coconut palms will likely die here in Central Florida if we get a bad frost or freeze.
If these three are your favorites, Traveler's palm, which looks like a banana tree, is the most likely of the three to survive in Central Florida, if not exposed to cold winds.
But there are better choices.
Have you taken a good look at your front yard lately?
Sure, the back yard might be more fun — barbecues, pool parties, coffee and donuts in your robe.
But your front yard introduces your home to the world — or at least, to the neighborhood.
“It should be a place you’re proud to show off,” says Eric Frisch, Ground Source landscape designer.
“What can you do to stand out from the neighbors?”
Quite a bit. Check out these front yard landscaping design ideas.
You might not give much thought to your old dependable driveway.
But it’s more than just a landing spot for your car.
It’s a great, big design element, a right-out-front complement to both your house and yard.
If yours needs a boost, what’s the best material?
Here in Orlando, most homeowners choose either concrete or pavers for driveways, says Eric Frisch, landscape designer at Ground Source.
Is a paver driveway in Orlando, Florida a good idea?
Here at Ground Source, we have been a leader in landscape design for well over a decade. When it comes to landscaping, there is so much more to it than most people realize, and we have found a few misconceptions that we would like to address so that you can have a better idea of what you may be in for if you would like to start a landscaping project on your property.First, whether it is sod removal in Orlando or a more complicated project, landscaping is far more than just gardening.
Is it time to update your house or office? Curb appeal is important. Something simple like landscape or hardscape can make a world of difference. Call us today and find out affordable backyard remodel cost in Orlando.
Just the other day, a member of our landscape design team was talking with a prospective client in Florida about some future work. During the conversation, the client asked: landscape vs hardscape design? Which is better?
So you resodded your beautiful new backyard, and now you want add some color and variety. Fortunately, there are plenty of flowers indigenous to Central Florida that will make your landscape pop. All of the flowers on this list are perennials. Keep your Orlando landscape design lively and colorful for years to come by planting one or more of the these plants.
When it comes to creating a landscape design for your Orlando home, most can usually say what they like, but have no idea how to make it happen. That's where the help of a professional landscape designer comes in. Before you make an appointment with our landscape designer, we wanted to give you some examples of popular ideas to use in your yard. If any of these sound appealing, talk to your designer about them.