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Posted by Joe Mouad on Jul 11, 2024 9:36:00 AM

Landscape Design: How to Make the Best Use of Big Outdoor Spaces

Have a big Central Florida backyard? Lucky. Not everybody does.

“Big outdoor spaces offer a lot of options, but not many people have that luxury with the current lots being sold in Orlando,” says Ground Source Landscape Designer Eric Frisch.

Larger lots are typically outside of town, he says, and often much of the property is weeds and some scruffy Bahia grass. Sounds like it’s time for some large-area landscaping ideas.

Posted by Joe Mouad on Jan 18, 2024 11:00:00 AM

Landscape Design: 8 Keys to Designing a Great Foundation Planting Bed

Have you looked at the front of your house lately? Are the plants out there working hard for you, or just hanging out?

Your foundation plants have a lot on their plates. They should offer great curb appeal, enhance your home’s best features and soften its hard edges.

They’re the plants that connect your home to the surrounding landscape.

Are yours up to the task?