During the rainy summer months, we fight off rot and fungus. Once the dry summer months arrive, we must make sure to keep the ground properly irrigated. Throughout the years, professional lawn care experts have been growing better turf to address these issues – and with the announcement of Scott’s ProVistaâ„¢ St. Augustine turf, your prospects for a beautiful, low maintenance lawn just got a lot better.
Many varieties of grass can stand up to the heat, but they do not do well in shady areas or cooler climes. If you have shady areas on your property, you have likely been frustrated trying to grow grass. The good news is, there is a solution – rye grass.
If you own or manage an apartment building, there are many details to keep track of on a daily basis. You want to make sure that the complex is beautiful – both to attract new tenants, and to keep current tenants satisfied.
Because of our perpetually temperate weather, snowbirds who love to garden and take care of landscaping can do so to their heart’s content when they return to Florida. But if you are one of our part-time residents, you may wonder about the best plants and flowers to cultivate, seeing as you will likely be leaving in four to six months.
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Cypress Mulch from Big Earth Supply has a natural golden blonde color.
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What’s so great about top soil from Big Earth Supply, and how does it differ from the compost that you will find in your local landscape supply stores? Ellie Ohserman explained in this quick video, and gives you a few practical applications for using top soil in your lawn and landscape.
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Pine bark from Big Earth Supply is available in three sizes. Pine bark has a number of benefits, including giving your lawn a natural look, as well as its ability to combat weeds.
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Potting soil from Big Earth Supply is perfect for all types of applications, and can even be made custom into the perfect blend of soil, sand and more to give you exactly what your lawn and landscape need to thrive.
Here in the Tampa Bay area, preparing for winter requires a very different approach than in more northern regions. South Florida enjoys mild winters, very few hard frosts, and does not experience snow. In fact, with just a few adjustments, we can easily grow plants throughout the winter months!
The best gardens are expressions of our personality. Whether cultivating favorite flowers, growing herbs for cooking, or creating a lush green sanctuary – gardens give us the opportunity to imagine the perfect backyard oasis. But a garden doesn’t have to simply consist of plants and flowers. Incorporating architectural design elements such as birdbaths, fountains, and pottery are a beautiful way to add interest to an already beautiful space.