We have a really long, pretty much endless, mowing season here in Florida. So, it behooves us to do our research on which mower will work best for us. Let’s consider electric versus gas lawn mowers, shall we? That one huge bang for our buck, when it comes to electric lawn mowers, is the fact that we don’t have gas …
2021 Gardening Trends
As we all are incredibly aware, this year has been very different from those in the past. Our world seems to have tipped on its axis. In fact, everything seems to have taken a new direction…even our gardening trends. Since the dawn of so much more school and work from home, we are definitely trending toward turning our garden areas …
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 …
Landscaping Tips from Edgewater Yard Shop
We’ve learned a lot of things about life this year, one of which is that our home should be a haven. In particular, you may want to consider a few upgrades to your yard to create your own private oasis, since investing in your landscaping can yield remarkable returns. So here are a few dos and don’ts that might be …
How to Create a Garden that Attracts Pollinating Insects
Do you know how to make sure that honeybees, butterflies and other pollinating insects become frequent visitors in your garden? First off, don’t forget the shrubs! Shrubs, often underestimated in their ability to entice beneficial pollinators, are an important element to include in your garden for a variety of reasons. Possibly most important to note is the fact that shrubs …
It’s Springtime! Fun Plants to Plant this Year…
Spring is a lovely time of year, a time when butterflies break free of their cocoons and spread their wings. It’s also the perfect time for us to spread our wings in the garden, and there are tons of fun flowers that flourish during springtime in Florida to help us do just that! Since we live in Florida, our choices …
Rain Gardens: What Are They and How to Make One
Would you like to make your own, personal contribution to the health of our planet? A rain garden can help you do just that! If you want to improve the environment and play an important part in cleaner water and healthier aquatic life and wildlife of the furry variety, here’s what you need to know… Providing precious habitats for small …
Garden Beds Can Help Keep Invasive Bugs off Your Plants
If your gardens are plagued by annoying and destructive insects and/or bothersome varmints, you may want to consider building garden beds. Aside from adding aesthetics to your home and yard that are easy on the eye, garden beds can be very beneficial to plants when it comes to protection from creepy crawlies of any kind. They can even help maintain …
How Much Red Mulch Can Enhance Your Yard
Red, denoting love, is the color of passion. It exudes energy, excitement and a certain boldness that no other color can. Like things bright? Then why not tap your inner fire by adding red mulch to your landscaping plans this year? Red mulch is beautifully vibrant and complements a wide array of plants. And red mulch is more than just …
Do You Have Enough Trees?
It may seem like you have plenty of time, but February is the perfect month for tree planting planning, since the best planting season for trees is springtime (which starts in March). So let’s talk trees. Do you have enough? How does fresh air, shade and beauty sound to you? That’s what trees provide, as well as a whole lot …