The Ground Source Blog

Posted by Joe Mouad on Aug 26, 2025, 8:30:00 AM

8 Best Design Hacks for the Trickiest Parts of Your Landscape

You love your landscaping, mostly. There’s just this one problem area. 
Let us guess:

  1. Steep slope?
  2. Soggy area where water won’t drain?
  3. A shady patch where nothing will grow?

Landscape design can answer problems in the landscape - even in the most difficult areas that never seem to clean up.

Posted by Joe Mouad on Apr 9, 2025, 10:01:46 AM

The Best Climate-Resilient Plants for Orlando Landscapes

The weather is getting crazier out there.

More hurricanes are lashing out, causing more severe damage.

It’s getting hotter, too. Central Florida has always had wild weather patterns, with deluges of rain one month and hot, dry conditions the next.

You have to feel sorry for plants trying to stand up to all this.

Posted by Joe Mouad on Feb 28, 2025, 9:24:30 AM

Ornamental Trees That Won't Damage Your Home's Foundation

A great tree next to your house is a landscaping no-brainer.

A palm tree offers a tropical welcome with a vacation vibe. A great flowering tree can make people gasp when they drive by.

The wrong tree will create roots that can grow right into your foundation, which also can cause gasps, but not in a good way.

Posted by Joe Mouad on Jan 30, 2025, 9:45:00 AM

What Is 'Mass Planting' & Is It a Good Option for My Orlando Landscape?

If you think one blue daze plant is pretty, wait till you see 30.

Ever see a massive bed of pink muhly grass? You don’t have to stop and think about this one.  If you’ve seen it, you remember.

It’s called 'mass planting,' and it’s a supersized way to create an impressive impact in your Orlando landscaping.