Shade, roots and tight lots between Sunrise Boulevard and Federal Highway
The neighborhood sits between busy routes such as Sunrise Boulevard and Federal Highway, yet the side streets are quiet and leafy. Lots tend to be compact, driveways are narrow and street parking can be tight, so delivery of pavers, sod pallets and soil needs thought.
Canopy trees bring shade, which is welcome in Florida heat but makes grass harder to keep. Roots lift walkways and push against edging, and fallen leaves and seed pods collect in low corners after heavy rain. Wherever shade is dense, sun-loving turf thins out, and a planting bed or a mulched area is often the more realistic answer than another round of sod.
