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Transform Your Backyard with Smart Florida Yard Designs
If you’ve ever stood in your Florida backyard, squinting at the relentless sun and soggy patches, wondering how to turn that patch of...
Jenee Edwards
Oct 12, 20254 min read


From Grass to Groundcover — Replace Grass This Fall for a No-Mow, Bug-Resistant Summer Yard
You don’t need to love gardening to hate mowing. If a green carpet keeps stealing your weekends, fall is your exit ramp. Plant...
Jenee Edwards
Oct 12, 20255 min read


Create Cool Outdoor Spaces on a Budget
When I first started thinking about transforming my Florida backyard, I felt overwhelmed. The heat, humidity, and relentless bugs seemed...
HavenScript
Oct 7, 20254 min read


Dragonfly Ponds — Nature’s Answer to Mosquitoes
Dragonflies hunt on the wing and as aquatic nymphs. They’re relentless, consuming dozens—sometimes hundreds—of mosquitoes a day when available. You can invite them with a small pond that’s prettier than any fogger and friendlier to everything you actually want in your yard.
Jenee Edwards
Oct 4, 20253 min read


Designing the Ideal Florida Backyard
If you’ve ever stepped outside into a Florida backyard and felt like the heat, humidity, and relentless bugs were winning the battle,...
Jenee Edwards
Sep 23, 20254 min read


Install Shade Structures in Florida: Why Fall Is the Smart Window
Shade is not a nice-to-have here; it’s the difference between using your yard and abandoning it. Plan now and you’ll have a cooler patio, fewer bug interruptions, and plants that actually establish before summer stress hits. Trees planted in fall can push roots before the heat starts pulling moisture out of them.
Jenee Edwards
Sep 21, 20254 min read


🌿 20 Ways HavenYard Helps New Homeowners Save Money While Creating Their Dream Yard
Becoming a homeowner is a major life milestone—but making your house truly feel like home? That’s where the real investment begins....
Jenee Edwards
Sep 19, 20254 min read


From Dazzling Booths to Dwindling Buzz: Our Take on the Brevard Home & Garden Expo
Imagine a future Brevard Home & Garden Expo featuring more live demonstrations — from outdoor kitchen builds to sustainable landscaping tips — interactive design showcases, and hands-on sessions about solar energy, smart home upgrades, and low-maintenance yard solutions. Pair that with consistent digital and local marketing that highlights participating businesses like Space Coast Trimlight, Cornelius Electrical, B&B Exotics, and AMVET Concrete Coatings, and it could become
Jenee Edwards
Jul 22, 20254 min read


🧘♀️ The ROI of Relaxation: Can Peace Boost Property Value?
Unwinding in a chair that supports you with ease, the air rich with the scent of jasmine or rosemary from your backyard garden. A living wall of greenery hushes the noise of the day. Your chest loosens. Shoulders soften.
No calls to answer. No emails to return. No one asking you to decide or deliver—just space. Just you.
Jenee Edwards
Jun 30, 20253 min read


Affordable Landscaping Techniques for New Homeowners on Florida Agricultural Zone 10a: 17 Smart Tips
Understanding Florida Agricultural Zone 10a What is Zone 10a? Florida’s USDA Agricultural Zone 10a is characterized by its subtropical...
Jenee Edwards
Jun 16, 20255 min read


20 Ways HavenYard Helps New Homeowners Save Money While Creating Their Dream Yard
Introduction Becoming a homeowner is a major life milestone—but making your house truly feel like home? That’s where the real investment...
Jenee Edwards
Jun 8, 20254 min read


The Top Grass Types and Blends for Zone 10a: A Florida Homeowner’s Guide
image taken from USDA Hardiness zone website ( https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/ ) If you’ve just moved into a home in Zone 10a and...
Jenee Edwards
May 31, 20252 min read


🌱 Why Your Lawn Still Looks Bad (Even Though You're Trying)
You bought the house. You bought the tools. You followed the lawn care tips on YouTube… and yet your yard still looks like it gave up on...
Jenee Edwards
May 25, 20253 min read


Mindful Gardening: The Key to Mental Wellness and Serenity
In today's fast-paced world, finding moments of peace and calm can be challenging. The demands of work, family, and everyday life can leave us feeling overwhelmed and stressed. That's where mindful gardening comes in, offering a pathway to mental wellness and serenity right in your own backyard.
Jenee Edwards
May 20, 20252 min read


Discover Science-Backed Soil Health Tips for Your Garden
At Sankofa Gardens, we understand the importance of science-backed soil health for a successful garden. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just starting out, these tips will help you create a flourishing garden that nourishes both your plants and your well-being.
Jenee Edwards
May 20, 20252 min read


Transform Your Backyard into a Stress-Free Oasis
With the hustle and bustle of daily life, finding moments of tranquility and relaxation can feel like a luxury. However, creating a...
Jenee Edwards
May 20, 20252 min read
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