Sandy soil? Poor draining soil? Nutrient-lacking soil? Less than stellar soil conditions can hamper the growth of our gardens, lawns and more; but did you know that there are a variety of plants which actually help improve soil quality? Wild indigo are a drought-tolerant bunch that release bacteria (the good kind) with a soil improving punch. Their late spring spikes …
Gardening Tips
With an unparalleled growing season and a tropical environment just begging for beautiful plantings, Florida is an exceptionally desirable environment for gardening. Here are some helpful gardening tips: Planning is paramount for beautiful blooms. Not only will it lead to healthier plants with sun lovers basking in glorious sunlight and shade seekers getting their fill of shadowy shelter, it will …
Where Are Your Hummingbirds?
Flying solo from their winter homes, hummingbirds travel to breed in the spring. Here in Florida, we largely attract the brilliantly colored ruby throated hummingbird, mostly from about late February toward the middle of March. There are approximately 25 species of hummingbirds in the United States. The ruby throated hummingbird boasts the highest population of hummingbird species, currently estimated at …
Edgewater Yard Shop: For All Your Landscaping Needs
Need to keep weeds at bay? Mulch comes in all colors and types at Edgewater Yard Shop, including designer red mulch, black mulch and brown mulch, cypress blend mulch, cypress chips and pine bark. Need a pretty pathway made of stones in a lovely color that complements your home or a garden bed beautifully lined with stones (which can also …
Planting: March 1st Rule of Thumb
Just as Goldilocks prefers, you don’t want to plant your gardens when it is too hot or too cold. So an excellent time to start your plant and flower gardening in Central Florida is early spring. Figure approximately March 1st for vegetable planting too! Grass planting should also follow the March rule of thumb, so that it can become healthy …
DIY Walkways with Stone or Rock
I can personally attest to the fact that adding a do-it-yourself walkway with stone or rock is an easy, inexpensive way to heighten the appeal of your landscaping. Stone walkways are a delightful addition from your patio to your pool or from your driveway to your front door; they can lead to a lovely garden or seating area; and they …
Types of Lawnmowers
Do you know which way to go when you are thinking to mow? There are a bunch of different types of lawnmowers available – each with its own set of advantages and disadvantages. The most basic is the push reel mower. When you push it, blades spin past a stationary blade to slice grass. The push reel mower was invented …
The Purpose of Weed Barriers
We block our grizzly opponents on the line of scrimmage. We block calls from those pesky unavailable numbers. We put up road blocks for protection against scary people. Oh, and let’s not forget, “Talk to the hand.” But here’s another important barrier – the weed barrier. Weed barriers (also called landscape fabric) are pretty much what they say they are …
Add Planting Boxes to Your Garden and Landscaping
Increase your gardening success and beautify your landscaping with garden boxes! With a box garden, you can ensure that essential fertilizers and other soil nutrients are not washed or blown away. Garden boxes will keep your soil well drained; and they will help keep your garden free of pests, including creepy crawling plant eaters as well as small animals. Plus, …
What Florida Plants Can Repel Mosquitoes
Here’s the buzz… We all know that mosquitoes can be an unpleasant distraction when you are working outdoors and they can put quite a damper on any outdoor recreation, but they are also potentially harmful – even deadly. Nearly 700 million people suffer from mosquito-borne illnesses each year. Over a million of these illnesses result in death. Mosquitoes can carry …