Once upon a time, having a large, sprawling lawn was the goal of every suburbanite. But here in South Florida, there are many reasons why we may want to reduce the square footage of our lawns and design properties which are easier to maintain, use water efficiently and more accurately reflect our lifestyles.
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In South Florida, much of our soil is primarily full of sand. This soil is often devoid of the nutrients which our favorite plants and flowers need for their optimum health. If you are noticing that your spring and summer plants are not doing as well as you hoped, you may need to add a nutritional boost to your soil. Biochar, compost and other fillers are among your options – but which should you choose for the best results?
Florida homeowners take great pride in their homes, landscapes and property curb appeal. Many choose mulch to fill in beds, utilizing a wide variety of choices to create different aesthetics.
Florida summers are notorious for their heat and blazing sunshine – but we also receive a lot of daily rain. In order to keep lawns green and beautiful, Homeowners often wonder just how much water the grass needs – after all, too much water is as detrimental as too little water. While lawn irrigation is rarely an exact science, there are definite signs of both over-watered and drought-stressed grass. Use these basic tips and best practices to maintain a healthy lawn this summer.
Many homeowners in South Florida are just now considering how to have a beautiful green lawn this summer – and for some, that means laying new sod. If you are looking to beautify your lawn, fill in bare spots or to try a new grass variety, you may be wondering the best way to purchase sod. Your new sod will come on pallets, but the sizes and measurements vary depending on moisture content, grass type, the size of the sod pieces, and the type of soil.
Sod, bricks, mulch – when you purchase landscaping products, they often arrive on large wooden pallets. Customers frequently ask what to do with these pallets once they are empty – here are some ideas – both practical and creative – from Big Earth Landscape Supply.
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Landscaping in South Florida often includes tropical plants and lush foliage. But for those looking to have a truly special yard, exotic stone elements from around the globe add unique architectural flair, infusing beauty and elegance to your outdoor space.
Florida lawns are known for being lush and green, with year-round warm sunshine helping us along. Still, every lawn does struggle with our yearly droughts, seasonal bugs, and harsh conditions. Many homeowner associations require that you keep your grass and yard looking beautiful, so understanding how to best maintain your lawn is imperative. Here are some tips to make sure that not only does your lawn do well, but that it is the envy of all your neighbors.
For all of your efforts to keep the lawn and garden looking beautiful, you may be missing one of the fundamental ways to ensure that your trees and plants are at their healthiest – the quality of the soil.
But our grass and spring flowers are not the only things which grow so easily at this time of the year. Weeds and invasive grasses are also likely to pop up during the coming months, stealing water, soil, nutrients and space from your lawn. This spring, you can take measures to stop weeds in their tracks, and return your Tampa area lawn to its intended health.