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Landscape & Material Guides
Straight answers on materials, drainage, irrigation and planting in Southwest Florida sand, sun and rain, written from what we see on job sites around Fort Myers.
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Landscape Design
7 Steps to a Beautiful Landscape Design
Design Your Outdoor Sanctuary
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Landscape Design
Outdoor Lighting Ideas for Fall Evenings
As the sun sets earlier, a well-lit yard gets a lot more use out of your landscaping investment. Good outdoor lighting stretches your evenings outside, makes walkways safer, and shows off the beds, pavers, and trees you'...
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Florida Planting
How to Start a Backyard Compost Bin
Fall yard cleanup means a lot of leaves, grass clippings, and trimmed plant material -- instead of bagging it for the curb, turn it into compost that feeds next spring's beds. A simple backyard bin is one of the easiest ...
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Pavers & Hardscape
DIY Garden Walkway with Mason Sand & Pavers
A paver walkway is one of the best weekend projects for adding curb appeal without a big budget or a contractor. With mild fall temperatures back in Southwest Florida, now is the time to get the base work done before the...
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Irrigation & Water
How Much Water Do Florida Plants Actually Need?
Most struggling plants here are watered often and shallowly. How watering should change between the rainy and dry seasons in Southwest Florida, and how to tell which problem you have.
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Materials
Why Does My Shell Driveway Develop Low Spots?
Ruts and dips in a shell or gravel drive are normal wear, but they tell you something specific. What causes them here, what a top-up fixes, and when the base is the real problem.
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Drainage
What Material Goes Around a French Drain?
A French drain works because water can move through the stone around the pipe. Which material to use, which ones clog it, and how fabric and depth fit in.
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Drainage
Why Does Water Collect Next to My Lanai?
Standing water along a lanai, pool deck or slab is usually about grade and roof runoff rather than rainfall. What causes it in SWFL homes and what the fixes involve.
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Irrigation & Water
Why Does My Irrigation Have Low Pressure?
Weak spray, heads that barely pop up, or one zone that limps while the others are fine. The usual causes in Southwest Florida yards, in the order worth checking.
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Irrigation & Water
Drip Irrigation vs. Spray Irrigation in Southwest Florida
Spray heads suit turf. Drip suits beds. Here is how the two differ in a Southwest Florida yard, where each one wins, and why most properties end up using both.
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