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Tips to Improve Soil Quality

Everyone and everything can use some rejuvenation from time to time – even our soil. Our gardens yearn for rich, moist earth where the earthworms frolic. So how can we transform our soil from that dry, nutrient-deprived hard stuff to the good stuff? One great way is to top our garden soil with several inches of compost this winter and …

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Flowering Shrubs That Thrive in Full Sun

Florida’s sun can be harsh, but keep in mind that plants acquire their energy from sunlight with a little thing called photosynthesis (biology class flashback!), so there ARE some bushes that actually thrive in Florida’s full sun.  Some flowering shrubs that have no fear of the hot midday sun include hibiscus, which produce gorgeous, large, tropical looking flowers and grow …

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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 …

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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 …