Polymeric sand is coarse sand mixed with polymers and binders. You sweep it dry into paver joints, then mist it lightly with water so it hardens in place. Once set, it helps block weeds, keeps ants out, and stands up to heavy rain. The pavers must be completely dry, and the forecast must stay clear. […]
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Brown patch in St. Augustine grass is usually large patch, a fungus named Rhizoctonia solani. It shows up as yellow to brown rings from November to May, when temperatures stay below 80 degrees. You can slow it by watering only in the early morning, skipping quick-release nitrogen in cool months, and using a labeled fungicide
A rain garden is a shallow, planted low spot that catches runoff from roofs and paving and lets it soak into the ground. In Florida, place it at least 10 feet from the house and 25 feet from a septic tank or well, dig it 4 to 8 inches deep, and choose plants that handle
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In the rock vs mulch debate, mulch wins for most Florida planting beds. Mulch keeps roots cooler, holds moisture in sandy soil, and feeds the soil as it breaks down. Rock lasts longer, but it holds heat, adds nothing to the soil, and does not stop weeds well. UF/IFAS advises rock only on paths, dry
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Travertine pavers are limestone pavers that suit Florida pool decks and patios. They look upscale, come in light tones that reflect more sun, and single pavers can be lifted and reset. They cost more than concrete pavers, about $20 to $26 per square foot installed as a national average (Homewyse, May 2026), and they need
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HOA landscape maintenance is the regular care of a community’s shared outdoor areas under one contract. It covers entrances, medians, ponds, clubhouse grounds, and sometimes owners’ lawns. A typical contract includes mowing, edging, shrub care, mulch, irrigation checks, and seasonal work. One crew, one schedule, and one standard for the whole community. Florida boards need
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The main types of landscaping styles are tropical, modern, coastal, Florida native, cottage, Mediterranean, Japanese or Zen, formal, and xeriscape. In short, each has its own look, plant palette, and upkeep level. Tropical is lush and layered, modern is clean and simple, and xeriscape is built for low water use. Use this guide to compare
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The best custom patio ideas for Florida are shaded seating areas, light-colored pavers that stay cooler underfoot, curved patios that follow the shape of the yard, fire pit circles for cool winter nights, seat walls for extra seating, and built-in lighting, all set on a base that drains well. Planning beats picking from photos. A
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Core aeration pulls plugs of soil out of your lawn to relieve compaction, and it is backed by university research. Liquid aeration is a spray that may help water soak in, but extension experts say it has not been shown to relieve compaction. Many sandy Florida lawns need aeration less often than clay lawns. If
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A paver driveway costs about $10 to $30 per square foot installed, or $5,500 to $26,000 for most homes, with a national average near $13,000, according to LawnStarter. The final bill for your home depends on the size of the driveway, the paver you choose, and the work needed under the surface. That range is
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