I love that the chaotic cacophony created by the birds in Florida makes my backyard sound like a tropical oasis, that the bright colored flowers that flourish in Florida make my garden pop and that the extended growing season enables my plants to become lush and full. With all that going on, the only thing left is to landscape my …
How to Calculate How Much Material You Need for Your Yard
So, you’re embarking on your next landscaping project. You know what you’d like to accomplish, but how do you determine how much material you will need? Here is a professional landscaping tip from Edgewater Yard Shop – the landscaping material experts who have been providing homeowners business owners and contractors in East Central Florida with quality mulch, stone, soil, pine …
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If you’re looking for top-quality landscaping materials – like bark, granite, rock, chips and soil – at great prices, Edgewater Yard Shop delivers! Edgewater Yard Shop delivers when it comes to landscaping rocks, so take your landscaping to the next level and create a natural oasis with rocks and stones in all sizes and variations – from salt and pepper …
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 …
To paraphrase the famous Robert Frost poem, the path you choose in life can be very important. It can also be important for your yard. Let me explain. Walkways and pathways can be a creative and innovative way to enhance your yard. And we all know that enhancing your yard can lead to enhanced enjoyment for you, your family and …
Ways to Liven Up Your Front Yard with Flowers and Plants
First impressions are lasting. Did you know that research indicates curb appeal can significantly increase the value of your home? One way to liven up your front yard is with flowers and plants, and you can do that in a number of beautiful ways… First, you want to start with a “clean” yard. Your yard should be free of branches …
Various Uses of Rocks and Stones in Your Landscaping
Want landscaping that rocks? Think pavers, river rocks and stepping stones. Adding different types of rocks and stones to your landscaping can up your yard game to a whole new level! Imagine a pathway of stepping stones that lead to a small bridge or an ornately crafted wrought iron bench. The bridge could lead to a lavish tropical garden at …
How Fountains and Ponds Can Be Therapeutic
Like the soft sound of a mother’s voice, a relaxing massage or a warm embrace from a friend – a water source close to home can soothe people. Just watching and listening to water flow can calm your nerves and lower your blood pressure. Want to find peace and tranquility in your life? Believe it or not, it is a …