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‘The Heat Is On’

Glenn Frey’s version of this song rocks. The extreme heat of Florida’s summers, not so much. And June is only the beginning. We are still experiencing some nice comfortable temperatures in the evenings and for a couple of hours in...

Asiatic Jasmine

Ground covers are an important part of any landscape design where energy efficiency and conservation is a consideration. With proper selection for specific areas, they can be very efficient in cutting down on heat build up and transference around the exterior of your home and therefore help reduce the amount of heat absorbed into your home. ...

‘The Heat Is On’

Glenn Frey’s version of this song rocks. The extreme heat of Florida’s summers, not so much. And June is only the beginning. We are still experiencing some nice comfortable temperatures in the evenings and for a couple of hours in the morn...

It is still a good time to act if you need sod replacement

Click on the pictures above to see before & after. ...

Its Time To Change The Annuals

Are cold weather annuals starting to sag and look a little ragged as our days grow warmer? Well, you’re just in time to take advantage of a tremendous price break for: WARM WEATHER ANNUALS OUR INSTALL PRICE $1.25 PER PLANT.*   Begonias: choice of pink red or white   ...

Spring time is Sod Replacement Time!

Do you need sod replacement? If so, now is a great time to replace. Here are just a few great reasons Temperatures now are warm enough to encourage quick establishment of your new turf while not so hot to cause extreme heat stress. This means less water! Less water used is more money in your pocket! Moderate temperatures also mean less evaporation. With less evaporation, more Water gets to the root system of the new sod. This will allow your...

Earn Mad Money from JLC Outdoors!

JLC Outdoors knows, from years of experience, that the best source for new customers is word of mouth, or personal referrals from our established clients. So, if you’re happy with the service we are providing for your property, refer us to a friend or neighbor. If they sign up for regular service, JLC Outdoors, in appreciation for your referral will e...

Florida’s Majestic Oaks

As I sit writing this, with a pollen count of 10.6 for oak for the 20th consecutive day, sneezing, with a clogged nose, itching eyes nose and throat, coughing, post nasal drip and watering eyes, waiting for the majestic April showers, all I can say is: I’m sorry. I still love the oaks and the flowering shrubs and plants. When I first arrived in Orlando in the mid 1950′s Orlando was quite a different place. I relate this often, as I grow older,...

Customer Service comes first with JLC Outdoors

Our customers like that when they call JLC Outdoors, they speak to a real person. No menus. No options to choose from. No computer generated voices. Just our courteous personnel. We will answer any questions that we can, or, will take your information and make sure your call is addressed as soon as possible. If all our lines are busy, or if...

Warm weather is here and Crapemyrtles are blooming early

With the sudden, early onset of warm weather, we are receiving calls regarding the trimming of Crapemyrtles. It is the policy of JLC Outdoors, as a rule, to not trim Crapemyrtles and it is not included in our regular service. Properly placed, crapemyrtle is a low maintenance plant needing little or no pruning. We do however, realize that there are always...