http://www.dekfl.info DEK Landscape Design & Landscape Construction - Landscape, Hardscape Design, Lighting and Maintenance for Winter Springs, Winter Park, Maitland, Lake Mary, Oviedo, Heathrow Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:31:02 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en D.E.K. advises that you be careful not to over water your landscape and plants, especially in the hot Florida summer months.  Mildew and mold can result from over watering your sod, plant beds, potted plants, and other planting materials.  They're a breeding ground for mold and mildew especially when it's ... http://www.dekfl.info/2008/06/17/landscape-watering-tips-winter-springs-orlando-fl/ There is a common misconception that Landscape Design and Landscape Architecture are one-in-the-same, when coming up with a landscaping project. While there are parts of Landscape Architecture that adhere to the specifications of Landscape Design, they are indeed two separate concepts. Landscape Design, has much to do with the artistic design ... http://www.dekfl.info/2008/06/02/landscape-design-vs-landscape-architecture/ We have been proudly providing landscape design, landscape maintenance, landscape construction,  & landscape lighting in Central Florida with over two and a half decades of experience.  D.E.K. services most of Central Florida including Maitland, Winter Park, Winter Springs, Lake Mary, Heathrow, Alaqua Lakes, Oviedo and Tuskawilla.  http://www.dekfl.info/2008/04/15/dek-service-area-description/ Spring and warmer weather are on the way and now is the time to clean up your yard, brighten up your flora and lawn with fertilization, and take preventative measures to keep weeds out of your yard and land.  D.E.K. can help!  Along with Landscape Design & Lanscape Construction, we also ... http://www.dekfl.info/2008/03/05/spring-cleaning-fertilizing-pre-emergence-spread/ Homeowners in Florida can certainly understand the need for landscape maintenance.  With constant temperature changes, water shortages, insects, and the need to keep up with growing flora, landscape maintenance can become a burden that is too time consuming.  D.E.K. can handle all of your maintenance needs including water management, grounds maintenance, custom pruning ... http://www.dekfl.info/2008/02/12/landscape-maintenance/ Hardscape in the practice of landscaping, refers to the paved areas like streets and sidewalks, large business complexes and housing developments, and other industrial areas where the upper-soil-profile is no longer exposed to the actual surface of the Earth.  When designing your garden, always begin with the permanent structures.  Let the ... http://www.dekfl.info/2008/01/08/hardscape-design/ Well designed landscaping adds considerable value to your home (14 - 17 percent), allowing you a return on your investment of 100 to 200 percent. Choosing the best landscaping contractor can determine the success or failure of your investment. At DEK Landscape Design, we take pride in providing our clients the best ... http://www.dekfl.info/2007/12/07/choosing-a-landscape-contractor/  There is nothing like showing off all the work done in landscaping your back yard, you want to make sure your choices in landscape lighting design are right for you. DEK Landscape Design can enhance the nighttime curb appeal of your home—and add a measure of safety and security—with our custom designed landscape ... http://www.dekfl.info/2007/12/01/landscape-lighting/ Your 3 Different Options for a Custom Landscape Design 1. Ad-lib Design: Meet client go over their needs, wants, looks, area, conditions, plant material, and budget. Put all factors together and landscape without a drawing. 2. Deposit Design: Meet client go over their needs, wants, looks, area, conditions, plant material, budget and deposit for design. ... http://www.dekfl.info/2007/11/13/custom-landscape-design-options/