When you live in Central Florida, you learn to expect a little rain – okay, a lot of rain. Between daily afternoon storms and long wet seasons, our landscapes are constantly challenged by water buildup and poor drainage.
Driveways turn into puddles, patios stay slick, and lawns struggle to stay healthy when water has nowhere to go.
That’s where permeable pavers come in.
During a long, hot drought, all you can think about is long drinks of water. And staying cool. And not dying.
Out there in your yard, your lawn is saying, “Same.”
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.
Sure, sod is still king of the yard in Central Florida, but it doesn’t have to rule your outdoor kingdom.
Perhaps you’re tired of mowing, have a lot of shade, or want to be kinder to the environment.
Landscape maintenance is a year-round thing here in Central Florida, with shrubs that need trimming, plants that need replacing, and palm fronds that take a tumble pretty much anytime.
So, is spring landscaping cleanup in Orlando even a thing?
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Granite is great, and Michelangelo loved marble, but don’t count Florida out when it comes to natural stone.
Sure, we’re known more for shells and sand, but your landscaping can use Florida native stone, too.
Some mistakes aren’t bad, like taking an oatmeal raisin cookie when you thought it was chocolate chip. At least you have a cookie.
Other mistakes, like hiring a bad landscaping company, are worse.
You never see palm tree maintenance in the movies.
Nobody’s ever pruning off dead fronds or kneeling in the dirt fertilizing. But somehow, those majestic palms always look great, lining swanky boulevards and shading exotic beach resorts.
In real life, palm trees need some work.
Need privacy? Want low-maintenance landscaping? Love helping the environment? Craving the look of a formal English garden?
Say hello to a hedge. These rows of shrubs that form a living fence or border can frame your walkway, hide an eyesore or give you a cozy private patio where you can sip your caramel latte in peace.