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.
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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.
Artificial turf is having a moment lately, but it’s not good.
More and more municipalities are banning or considering banning the use of this always-green turf, because it’s not great for the environment.
There’s increasing concern that the runoff from artificial grass is toxic, containing chemicals and heavy metals that can contaminate waterways, soil and air. The pushback from environmentalists and community residents is growing.
Is it time to ditch your synthetic turf? How do you change fake grass to real grass?
Don’t let your small yard get you down.
When you don’t have as much space as big yard boasters, you just need to be smarter about making every inch count.
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?
If different sod types had a talent show, you’d see all kinds of cool stuff: Best in sun! Great in the shade! Holds up to dog pee! Prevents erosion!
So when you’re looking for the best types of sod, there are a few solid choices, depending on your property’s unique situation.
The best sod for Orlando is typically varieties of St. Augustine and Zoysia, with a couple of exceptions for certain situations.
Pick the wrong sod for your site, and you’ll have a constant battle to keep it healthy and looking great.
What’s the best sod for Orlando? It depends. What’s going on out there on your property?
If you have a typical yard, it probably takes some abuse.
Maybe you have a kid practicing for the Olympics soccer team, or your dog is obsessed with chasing squirrels.
Maybe there’s that one area where your neighbor always cuts through to borrow your hammer, or where the mail carrier takes a shortcut. (Note to self: get the neighbor a hammer for Christmas.)
Those aren’t places for prissy plants. What to plant when things might get walked on?
Landscaping doesn’t last forever. Just like that western shirt with the snaps and your aunt’s beehive hairdo, some stuff goes out of style.
Ready to boot your outdated landscaping and hop on some modern landscape design ideas?
Eric Frisch, landscape designer at Ground Source, shares some outdated landscaping features — and suggestions for a contemporary refresh.
Maybe you have dreams for a splashy big landscaping renovation, but you’d like to just dip your toe in first.
Simple landscaping ideas can make a big difference, powering up some curb appeal, setting the scene for family fun, or creating a peaceful hangout for your private backyard haven. (That last phrase sounds so great, let’s repeat it: private backyard haven. Sigh.)
Your grass isn’t great, and it’s starting to get on your nerves.
Maybe you’ve been putting off getting a new sod lawn because it’s a whole big thing.
Actually, it’s not a whole big thing. You can arrange fresh sod delivery and installation right from your phone. It’s almost as easy as ordering tacos from your favorite restaurant, or shoes online.
Your new sod lawn is installed, and your Florida yard has never looked better.
But before you start sending out invitations to that backyard barbecue, be sure you know how to care for your beautiful new lawn for the first few weeks.
After all, you just made a big investment, and you have big plans for your impressive new yard. You need to know how to keep your sod alive.