In Florida, the winter months can grant us a little breather when it comes to yardwork including incessant mowing and weeding, but don’t get too complacent. Completing certain landscaping tasks over the winter will help nurture your lawn and gardens, promoting healthy growth for spring… Removing fallen leaves and branches is crucial to prevent mold and promote new growth. Once …
Best Type of Gravel for Driveways and Walkways
Different types of gravel can offer varied benefits and downsides for driveways and walkways. So, you want to make sure you choose a quality base layer. You never want driveway or walkway material to become displaced over time, collecting water and creating uneven spots or ruts. Whatever material you choose should be durable, impervious to traffic and low maintenance. It …
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Laying Pavers & Stone Walkways
Remember when Grandma said an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure? That is certainly the case when it comes to paver and stone walkway installation. The proper preparation is paramount prior to installation to ensure a beautiful, durable result. Your base is your support. Without a level, compact base, pavers can sink and become uneven. Edge restraints, …
Don’t Wait! Why Mulching in the Fall Can Lead to Healthier Gardening
If you are pondering whether to mulch in the fall or wait for spring, consider this…The sooner you mulch, the sooner vital nutrients become available to the plants and flowers in your garden. Fall mulching also helps prepare your gardens for winter – providing an added layer of protection for perennial roots as well as soil protection for your vegetable …
Top Landscaping Trends for 2025
Some of the most popular landscaping trends this year include: Embracing nature with a natural look and eco-friendly landscaping materials – More specifically, this might include trending toward sustainable, longer lasting designs with a low environmental impact and earthy tones as opposed to less natural looking options. Incorporating multifunctional landscaping themes that focus on both aesthetics and function, such as …
How to Use Decorative Rocks to Enhance Your Landscaping
Decorative rocks, big and small, can add everything from clean, clear delineation to an element of whimsy to the appearance of your home and property. Always wanted a Zen garden? You’ll want some decorative stones to find your Chi. Prefer a yard that is meticulously landscaped? Using rocks for edging can create a beautiful, upscale appearance. Thinking of adding a …
The Importance of Proper Yard Drainage
When landscaping, it is vital to take yard drainage into consideration for numerous reasons: Avoid Structural Damage Aside from flooding in and around your home, improper yard drainage can pose a serious threat to your home’s foundation. Healthy, Thriving Landscaping Flooding and standing water can also jeopardize the health of your lawn and plants. Eliminate Standing Water Hazards The elimination …
Is It a Weed?
Have you ever mowed over your spouse’s new plantings, mistaking them for weeds? Me too. As you are probably well aware, that never goes over too well. So, how can you easily tell the difference between weed and garden plants or flowers…and keep the peace? The obvious way, of course, is for gardeners to document what is grown, where and …
Garden Design: What’s Trending in 2025
What is trending in garden design of late is a melding of formal and wild reminiscent of English gardens. This can be accomplished in a variety of ways. For instance… Imperfectly placed step slabs interspersed with your choice of flowering or lush green ground cover A tranquil water feature encompassed within pollinator attracting plants of various sizes, resulting in a …
Good Bugs vs. Bad Bugs in Your Garden
There are good and bad bugs; and it’s best to know the difference so less in your garden bugs you… Bad bugs can feed on our plants and wreak havoc in the garden: Aphids are some of the worst and grasshoppers can chew up plants like nobody’s business, especially the ginormous ones we have in Florida that look like they …