Tips for Gardening and Landscaping in Tampa

How can you make the most of the outdoors this summer? Planting flowers and updating your space is an excellent way to enjoy spending time outside from the comfort of your home.

Before you get started on your garden, it’s important to choose the right plants. This means selecting plants that not only look aesthetically pleasing in the space that they have to grow, but also plants that will survive best in the weather conditions of Florida. While it’s a humid climate, ensure the plants you select for your garden can survive without much water so they make it through the dry seasons.

Once you’ve selected appropriate plants to include in your garden, a great way to keep it healthy and thriving is with a homemade compost.

This can enhance the fertility and consistency of the existing soil. A decent compost should include both carbon and nitrogen sources. Carbon sources include dead leaves, conifer needles, sawdust, straw and wood ash, and nitrogen sources include fruit and vegetable kitchen scraps, freshly cut grass, eggshells and seaweed.

Add an outdoor seating area

Have you considered outdoor seating to enjoy your backyard and garden space? Adding in a bench in a secluded spot in your garden can create a romantic spot for you and your significant other, or a relaxing spot for yourself to sit with a book and enjoy the warm evenings and beautiful flowers. Or, a picnic table can also be an excellent addition to enjoy a breakfast, lunch or dinner outside

Consider adding in a waterfall

A decorative waterfall feature is not only aesthetically appealing, but calming and soothing to help you relax after a hectic day. This can really bring your outdoor area together!

Create a garden pathway

A stone pathway through the garden can add a beautiful touch. As an added bonus, the designated walkway space it can prevent little ones from stepping on the flowers, and help create a smooth pathway for older people to walk on.

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