Landscape Maintenance
How to Combat Florida Lawn Diseases
Florida’s warm, humid climate makes lawns susceptible to diseases such as brown patch, dollar spot, and root rot. Learn how to spot early signs of disease, improve lawn care practices, and apply targeted treatments to keep your grass healthy, green, and disease-free throughout the year.
Landscaping on a Budget: Enjoy a Beautiful Yard without Breaking the Bank
A beautiful Florida yard doesn't have to come with a hefty price tag. Use native plants, repurpose old materials, and embrace DIY projects to create an attractive, low-maintenance landscape on a budget. With time and creativity, your outdoor space can be both rewarding and affordable.
Tropical Landscaping Ideas for a Relaxing Backyard Oasis
Transform your Florida backyard into a tropical oasis with lush foliage, bright flowers, soothing water features, and design elements to create an inviting outdoor space. Incorporate native plants, flowing pathways, and shaded areas to create a relaxing, low-maintenance retreat perfect for year-round enjoyment.
Best Practices for Irrigation in a Hot Climate
Florida homeowners can keep landscapes healthy and water-efficient by irrigating early, watering deeply twice a week, using smart systems, choosing drought-tolerant plants, mulching, and adjusting to weather. Following local watering regulations ensures conservation and promotes a thriving yard in a hot climate.
The Science of Soil: Understanding Your Garden’s Foundation
Understanding Florida’s soil is key to successful gardening. This blog explores soil composition, pH levels, and essential nutrients while offering practical tips to improve soil including adding compost, mulching, and aerating. Learn how to enhance soil health for a thriving, resilient garden.
New Year, New Yard: Landscaping Trends for 2025
Transform your Florida yard in 2025 with trends like drought-tolerant native plants, smart irrigation, pollinator-friendly gardens, and outdoor living spaces. Embrace low-maintenance lawns, vertical gardens, coastal landscaping, and vibrant hardscaping to create a sustainable, stylish, and functional outdoor retreat.
Get Ready for Fall’s Outdoor Duties
Prepare your Florida landscape for fall with these key tasks: clean up debris, revitalize your lawn, refresh flower beds, prune carefully, and plan for cooler weather. By tackling these autumn duties now, you'll ensure a beautiful and healthy yard throughout the season.
The Secret Garden: Creating Private Outdoor Spaces in Florida Homes
Discover how to create private outdoor spaces in your Florida home. From hedge screens to trellised nooks to low-walled corners, the addition of these areas can turn your backyard into a secluded retreat.
Embrace the Rain: How Rainscaping Adds Interest to Your Florida Garden
Rainscaping creates functional, interesting, and beautiful spaces in a landscape while protecting local waterways. Rainscaped features range from rock-bordered channels to small, shallow pools and other creative forms that capture, use, and display water.
Lead Your Neighborhood in Sustainable Landscaping Practices
From adopting careful watering habits to installing native plants, you can lead the way in modeling sustainable landscaping practices on your Florida property.