Are Rain Barrels Good? Florida comes with sunshine and rainy days, so why not take advantage of both? The humble rain barrel is a way to collect the water that comes from your roof. Rain barrels are often used for many things, including watering plants, washing your car, and even making it possible to use…
Will Landscape Fabric Kill Weeds? Landscape fabrics are a way to control weeds in your garden or landscaped area. They’re made from a thick, plastic material that can be rolled out over existing soil and mulch or laid under new mulch or rock. Weed barrier fabric uses a cool technique to prevent weeds from growing.…
What Do Landscape Architects Do? A landscape architect is someone who designs outdoor spaces such as yards, parks, and school grounds. These spaces can be small or large, but a landscape architect always considers the environment when designing them. A landscape architect might plan features like trees, flowers, and grass, but they also set up…
What Are Hardscapes? If you are going through the process of renovating or building your home, then chances are you are going to be learning a lot of new terminology. One of those words that you may hear thrown around is “hardscapes.” If you’re feeling curious and want to know about what hardscapes are and…
Fishtail Landscape is recognized locally as one of the top landscape companies in the Ft Myers area. Today we were featured in an article on REDFIN.com. REDFIN is a top real estate company in the US with many offices. We have included the article below for the convenience of our readers. If you would like,…
The Benefits of Retaining Walls Retaining walls are a common sight on homebuilding sites and in landscape design. They’re used to hold back earth and prevent erosion, but they also serve other purposes, like providing privacy or enhancing the appearance of a yard. While retaining walls are not complicated structures, they do require careful planning…
