Posts with tag 'Landscaping'
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Outdoor Living: Building the Perfect Patio or Deck
In Sarasota, people embrace the outdoors all year. The sunshine, warm breezes, and beautiful coast make a well-designed patio or deck essential to enjoy your home and this area. A good outdoor living space can boost your property's value, make your daily life better, and help you entertain more. This applies whether you're building from the ground up or improving what you already have.
If you're thinking about creating the perfect patio or deck, now's the best time. Early May brings nice working weather, and you'll have your new space ready for summer get-togethers. Here's how to begin.
Step 1: Plan with a Goal
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Seed, Soil, and Sunshine: Your February Guide to a Thriving Florida Garden
As the mild winters of Sarasota and Bradenton begin to give way to the promise of spring, February is the perfect time to prepare your garden for a lush and vibrant season. Even if it feels a little early to start planting outdoors, there's plenty you can do this month to set your garden up for success. From planning your layout to starting seeds indoors, this guide will help you make the most of this transitional period—and your garden.
1. Start with a Garden Plan
A little planning goes a long way when it comes to creating a thriving spring garden. Use February as a time to envision your ideal outdoor space. Start by considering:
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How to Pest-Proof Your Yard and Garden
Nothing is more frustrating than spending time cultivating your garden and landscaping, only to have all your work undermined by pests. Rabbits, rodents, and destructive insects can all do a number on your yard. Here are a few tips from our real estate agents for pest-proofing your property.
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National Garden Month: Florida Gardening Tips
Spring is upon us, and if you're like our real estate agents, you're probably eager to start gardening. We always believe vegetables taste so much better when they're grown in your garden. Since Florida receives tons of sun, rain, and humidity all year long, gardening in the Sunshine State can be rewarding and challenging.
April is National Garden Month, so we thought we'd take the time to go over a few essential tips for making your Florida garden a success.
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How to Grow Vegetables From Kitchen Scraps
The return of springtime has our real estate agents thinking about gardening again! Whether you have a huge yard with lots of room for planting, or simply want to try out container gardening on your back patio, you might be surprised how much you can grow.
Did you know that some of the most common fruits, vegetables, and herbs can be regrown from kitchen scraps? It's true! Those kitchen scraps can create a fun project that entertains and educate kids, and gives your old veggies a new lease on life!
Are you wondering which plants can be regrown? You'll be amazed…
- Onions. Members of the onion family (including garlic, scallions, and leeks) are some of the easiest vegetables to regrow from scraps. Save a...