The Ground Source Blog

Posted by Joe Mouad on Jan 2, 2020, 2:59:20 PM

20 Great Ideas for the Best Front Yard Landscaping at Your Orlando, FL Home

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.

Posted by Joe Mouad on Nov 12, 2019, 12:53:24 PM

Is a Paver Driveway a Good Option for My Orlando, FL Home?

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? 

Posted by Joe Mouad on Apr 8, 2016, 10:41:07 AM

The Best Florida Native Plants for Low-Maintenance Landscapes in Central FL

If you live in Central Florida, you know how much the landscape can change with the seasons – bright sunshine one day, heavy rain the next, and a whole lot of good ol' fashioned Florida humidity in between.

The good news? Your yard doesn’t have to be as unpredictable as the weather. The secret to a lush, thriving, low-effort Florida landscape lies in one word: native.

Posted by Joe Mouad on Sep 30, 2015, 5:02:59 PM

Easy Residental Landcape Design Ideas

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.