Because we spend so much time outdoors, many of us love to landscape our lawns and gardens to suit our style. One of the hottest landscape decorating trends in Tampa and Sarasota is the utilization of rocks – notably, beach pebble landscaping rock.
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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.
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.
Tis the season for bags of beautiful fall leaves to be gathered up into plastic bags and unceremoniously dumped into landfills. If you think it seems senseless to turn this organic material into garbage, we agree! There are several ways that you can use these carbon-rich leaves into mulch, compost, and even fertilizer.
November is one of the best months to garden here in the Tampa Bay area. Cool, dry weather arrives and stays for up to six months. There are many flowers, vegetables, and trees which you can easily plant, grow and harvest during the winter, and that will remain beautiful year round.
A dry creek bed is a gully or trench built in order to mimic a natural water feature. They are most often implemented for drainage purposes, and can be quite useful during the Tampa and Sarasota area’s rainy season.
Here in the Tampa area, we are fortunate to be able to garden nearly year-round. While much of the country is limited to annuals when they create container gardens, here in South Florida we can easily consider potted perennials for display on our lanais and porches.
There are many different approaches to creating a beautiful yard. Some prefer an expanse of green grass, others a yard full of flowers and trees. Many homeowners love the idea of a completely manicured outdoor area, while others dream of a wild, colorful garden. But whatever your idea of the perfect yard, chances are that stepping stones may be a beautiful addition. This design element can be either elegant or whimsical, and infuse a unique touch which is sure to inspire and delight you and your guests. Big Earth Landscape Supply has a selection of stepping stones which can help you to attain your yard design goals.
When you look to landscape your new yard and garden here in South Florida, you may want to use your favorite flowers from back home. But because of differences in climate, soil, and weather patterns, you may not be able to grow those popular northern flowers.