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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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Materials
Why Do Weeds Grow Through My Landscape Rock?
Weeds in a rock bed usually are not coming up from below. Here is where they actually come from in Southwest Florida, whether landscape fabric helps, and why rock seems to disappear into the soil.
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Pavers & Hardscape
Why Are My Pavers Sinking?
Sunken pavers are almost always a base or water problem rather than a paver problem. Here is what causes dips in Southwest Florida, and what a lasting repair involves.
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Florida Planting
Xeriscaping in SWFL: Low-Water Landscaping
Southwest Florida's dry season runs roughly November through May, and irrigation restrictions tighten every year. Xeriscaping -- landscaping designed to thrive on minimal supplemental water -- is the fix, and fall is the...
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Florida Planting
Design a Pollinator Garden with FL Natives
Butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds all pass through Southwest Florida in bigger numbers as fall migration ramps up. A pollinator garden gives them a place to stop -- and gives you one of the lowest-maintenance, most rew...
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Florida Planting
Container Gardening 101 for Your Lanai
Not everyone in Southwest Florida has room for a full raised bed, and that's fine -- a lanai, patio, or even a sunny doorstep can grow a surprising amount of food in containers. Here's how to get it right.
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Lawn & Property Care
Fall Lawn Care Checklist for SWFL
September marks the turning point for Southwest Florida lawns -- growth starts slowing from its summer peak, but there's still time to set your grass up for a strong, healthy dormant season. Here's what to knock out this...
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Pavers & Hardscape
Build a DIY Fire Pit This Fall
Evenings are finally starting to cool off enough in Southwest Florida to actually enjoy sitting outside after dark. A backyard fire pit is one of the most requested additions we hear about this time of year, and it's a p...
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Materials
Crushed Shell Driveways: Pros, Cons, Tips
Crushed shell is one of the most requested driveway materials we deliver in Southwest Florida, and it's easy to see why -- it's got that classic coastal look, drains beautifully in our downpours, and costs a fraction of ...
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Drainage
Fixing Standing Water in Your SWFL Yard
If a corner of your yard is still soggy days after the last rain, you're not alone. Southwest Florida's flat terrain and heavy wet-season downpours mean poor drainage is one of the most common issues we see -- and one of...
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Pavers & Hardscape
DIY Paver Patio: A Weekend Project Guide
Cooler mornings are starting to creep back into the Southwest Florida forecast, which makes September prime time for the outdoor project you've been putting off all summer: a paver patio. Done right, it's a manageable we...
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