Although we get to enjoy the best weather in the nation, those of us who live in Florida also have to deal with the rainy season, which has definitely caused a lot of flooding issues lately. So, how do you keep your yard from flooding? Here are a few tips: First, without question, you’ll want to keep your gutters and …
Keeping It Social!
We all love the time we get to spend with our peeps and it’s good for the soul. Heck, research has even proven that people who socialize lead longer, more fulfilled lives; and after being cooped up for all that COVID stuff, it’s been really nice interacting. That, my friends, is where social front yard landscaping comes in! We have …
Great Plants for Privacy
Your yard should be your oasis…a little piece of heaven where you can kick back and enjoy the view. Sometimes the best way to do that is with some privacy…and while it is often said that fences make good neighbors, it can be cheaper and often much prettier when you plant a privacy border instead. Foliage, if chosen wisely, tends …
Saving the Bees
Protecting our environment is critical, especially when it comes to saving our precious honey bees; and you can help by starting with your yard… Why is it so important to save the bees? Bees are an essential part of our ecosystem – some of our most effective pollinators and vital to growing the crops that sustain us. Butterflies, other insects …
Snake Repellent Plants
Some insects and snakes are good ones. They can pollinate our plants and keep the poisonous varieties away, respectively. I, personally, can never remember which color stripes in what order indicate a poisonous snake and I know for a fact that my dog isn’t too discerning. Either way, if you’re not much for creepy crawlies and slithering snakes make you …
Something Bugging You?
Flies, gnats and mosquitoes can be a nuisance, but they can also spread bacteria and diseases by simply landing on us and the surfaces we touch. In addition, they can put quite a damper on that epic outdoor picnic or barbeque by contaminating our food and playing an instrumental role in the contraction of Salmonella and E. coli. So, how …
Ground Cover Plants That Thrive in Full Sun
Welcome to Florida, summer and the hot summer sun! We all love to keep our landscaping looking beautiful and you can do that with mulch, stone and a variety of ground cover plants that actually thrive in our climate. A colorful ground cover that flourishes in hot, full sun is the ice plant, which rocks quarter-sized star-shaped blossoms in vibrant …
Edgewater Yard Shop Testimonial
I’m not just a blog writer for Edgewater Yard Shop. I’m a loyal customer, and here’s why… Ever since we moved to New Smyrna Beach about ten years ago, we heard great things about Edgewater Yard Shop. So, when we cleared our backyard and began to get ready to prep our gardens, we decided to check them out. Just like their …
Energize Your Plants!
Now is a great time to take the steps necessary to energize your plants. Whether it be flowering plants in your flower garden or veggies in your vegetable garden, you can do a few things to set the stage for beautiful blooms or tasty treats to come! Anything in excess – such as an extreme lack of rain, flooding, cooler …
Flower Power!
Spring has sprung and, here in Volusia County, Florida, it is definitely time to enjoy the fruits (and flowers!) of our labors. Aside from beautifying our yards with cheerful bursts of color in our gardens, lining our walkways, enhancing our entranceways and making those pretty flower pots pop, it is a proven fact that flowers can actually reduce stress, depression …