Want to preserve the fresh, crisp quality of your carrots over the winter months and protect them from frost? You don’t have to go through all the work of canning or freezing. The simple, effective, age-old method that our grandparents once used is to store them in peat moss or wood chips. Here’s how… First you harvest your carrots. If …
Cedar and Fleas
Did you read that blip on the Internet that said a squirrel in Colorado tested positive for the bubonic plague – otherwise known as “black death”? Research has uncovered that, back in the day, the bubonic plague was spread– not by rats, but by the fleas they carried. Information on the Internet is not always true, but whether or not …
How to Create a Tropical Paradise Right in Your Own Backyard
Do you sometimes wish for a place to escape and relax…an inviting oasis from which the most delightful dreams develop? Maybe you envision lush landscaping with a cozy seating area and all sorts of whimsical pleasures. No matter how big or small, you can convert your outdoor space into your own little piece of paradise with the right plants, landscaping, …
Why Mulching Is the Best Way to Keep a Weed Free Garden
Weeds…the mere thought of them can keep you up at night. They can infiltrate gardens better than a well organized army can take a hillside. Every time your plants have a growth spurt, weeds seem to enjoy two, earning the potential to quickly overcome any garden. Ah, but as does every villain (even many great superheroes), weeds have their nemesis. …
DIY Projects You Can Do Right at Home with Our Large Rocks and Stones
Rocks are a timeless, versatile material that can add a unique, natural character to your landscaping. You can use large rocks to create a regal wall draped in vines or gorgeous large steps framed in lush foliage. Strategically placed rocks can line your walkways or flat rocks can BE your walkways. Beautiful, large rocks – painted or unpainted – can …
Barriers Can Help Keep Weeds and Bugs Away
In these precarious times, many of us most likely wish we had a barrier between us and much of what is “out there.” Barriers from germs can keep us from getting sick. You might also want a barrier between you and all the close talkers you know and maybe that guy with coffee breath at the office too. Oh yeah, …
Attention Landscapers: Buying Landscaping Products in Bulk Saves Money!
Edgewater Yard Shop has been providing commercial and residential landscapers, as well as the general public, with the landscaping edge they need for over 25 years. One of the ways we do this is by offering our customers the option to buy their landscaping products in bulk, saving everyone, including landscapers and their customers, money. Want to improve your bottom …
Sod vs. Grass vs. Mulch – Which Should You Choose?
Growing sod or grass in Florida can be challenging due to the excessive sun and heat, often less than ideal soil conditions and the large and varied insect population. First let’s talk about sod. If you want an instant lawn that is a great combatant against weeds, sod is an excellent choice. Sod can also be planted just about any …
What Grows Best in Florida
Volusia County full of bounty, How does your garden grow? With palms, mimosas, Aromatic flowers for your nose…ah, And honeybells all in a row? Looking for a heady cocktail of perfume, color and lush green foliage? The Florida growing season is luxuriously long, and, lucky for us, the list of flowers, plants and trees that flourish here is just as …
Basics of Growing Tomatoes
Want some good news? In Florida, with the exception of times of frost and extreme summer heat, tomatoes can pretty much be grown year-round! You can plant tomatoes in August and September for a fall harvest and January to March for spring fruit. Just keep in mind that tomato plants produce the most fruit at 75-85 degrees. Oh, and here’s …