Garage doors are important, after all.

The industry has brought to light the concept of the garage door as America’s new front door.

And it is! Think about it: We hit the opener, pull in our vehicle and head in for meals, to see our loved ones, unload our bikes and kids’ sports equipment; and then do the same thing in reverse to exit for important days at work or school, to spend time with those important to us outside of the home and to head out for walks with the family dog.

In so many cases, the access point of our modern, everyday lives is our garage door.

By Susan Shalhoub

A soft-underfoot grass that can be grown anywhere in the Sunshine State; a grass that’s safe for kids to play on without foot-traffic pattern marks left behind; and a grass that provides a nice foundation for any pet-park atmosphere you may want to create in your backyard for the family dog.

Valerie Smith with Sod Solutions says that EMPIRE® Zoysiagrass also checks the boxes for its resiliency when planted in the wintertime in Florida.

By Susan Shalhoub
 

And don’t forget the ultimate damage-doer: Termites, which Jim points out are in every state except Alaska.

These bug problems are where his company comes in – with their unique approach and Once-A-Year Pest Control.

Gone are the days of housewives being home during the workday to let in pest-control technicians. That’s when quarterly pesticide applications eventually became popular in the industry. But Safer Home Services took it a step further in the early 1980s.

My first thought as I tried to imagine the space without the mature shrubs, plants and palms that had been there for over a decade and surrounded the large concrete fountain was, WOW! What a fantastic opportunity to take this mature garden and turn it into something completely different – a re-imagined, luxury backyard oasis.

By Susan Shalhoub
Simple patios can be transformed into tranquil tropical getaways where friends and family can create cherished moments. Dream outdoor spaces are just a step away from reality, thanks to Premier Outdoor Living & Design, experts in creating enchanting outdoor living environments, allowing you to enjoy the luxurious pleasures of a backyard oasis.