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How Often Throughout the Year Does Your Lawn in Florida Need Fertilizer?
Published on Tuesday, November 08, 2022
Unlike in many other states, lawns in Florida grow almost year-round due to the constant sunshine and warm weather. As a result, they need to be fertilized more often than lawns up north. Fertilizer provides your turf with the nourishment it needs to grow healthy, stay green, and withstand natural stressors.
If you own property in the Sunshine State, you should follow a regular fertilization routine in the spring, fall, and winter to support your turf's ongoing health. In the summer,...
What Are Chinch Bugs & How Do I Know if They’re in My Lawn?
Published on Sunday, November 06, 2022
Chinch bugs are little insects that can cause major damage to your lawn. While there are many different species of these pests, the southern chinch bug is most prevalent in the Sarasota, FL, area. These insects love to feed on warm-season turf like St. Augustine grass and zoysia grass. Left alone, chinch bugs will devour your lawn and leave it filled with patches of yellow or brown turf. If you think that your lawn has sustained chinch bug damage, then you should quickly contact a ...
How Often Should You Be Replenishing the Mulch in Your Landscape Beds?
Published on Wednesday, November 02, 2022
It's quite obvious that the mulch in your landscape beds deteriorates and looks messy over time. However, the appearance of old mulch isn't the only reason why it's important to freshen it up every once in a while. Mulch provides many benefits to your plants that diminish the more that the mulch decomposes. So, for both appearance and plant health reasons, it's important to reinstall mulch in your landscape beds once a year. It's best to schedule your annual mulch...
Here’s Why You Should Use Pavers for Your New Patio
Published on Tuesday, October 25, 2022
Because there are so many different material options available, it can seem overwhelming to have to pick the right one for your patio. However, the choice is actually much simpler than it seems, when it comes to installing a new patio on your property, you should use pavers! Pavers are durable and can withstand all of the different elements we face in Florida. They also don't require much maintenance to keep them looking their best. What's more, pavers can be installed in numerous ...
Diagnosing Your Brown Lawn - Is It Dehydrated or Is It Something More Serious?
Published on Wednesday, October 19, 2022
If you're like most property owners, you'll want your lawn to be healthy and green throughout the year. If you notice that your lawn is turning brown, you'll want to get to the root of the issue as soon as possible so you can treat whatever the problem is and get your lawn back to its beautiful green color. Here in Florida, there are several reasons that your lawn could be turning brown, one of the most common being because it's dehydrated. However, there are more serious...
Is It Worth Investing in a Design Rendering for Your Landscaping Project?
Published on Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Here in Florida, we are lucky enough to be able to enjoy our outdoor living space all year long due to the beautiful weather we experience here. If you're looking to enhance your property by investing in a landscaping project, you should also invest in a design rendering. That's because a design rendering can help minimize the possibility of miscommunication between you and the landscaping company building your project. Investing in design rendering can also help prevent you from...
How to Increase the Curb Appeal of Your Property
Published on Wednesday, October 05, 2022
Are you ready to increase the curb appeal of your property? Having a beautiful property that catches the eye of onlookers is what many property owners in Florida dream of. Investing in lawn care services, caring for your trees and shrubs, and improving your landscape beds are significant ways you can increase your property's curb appeal. By scheduling professional lawn care services, you can keep your lawn looking its best at all times. Keeping your trees and shrubs healthy and...
Frequently Asked Questions About Palm Tree Fertilization
Published on Monday, September 12, 2022
Our beautiful state of Florida is known for three main things: sunshine, the ocean, and palm trees. Palms are a staple here and one of the most common trees we have, and just like any other tree - and your lawn - they need to be fertilized to stay healthy and beautiful year-round. Now, you may be staring at your palm trees and wondering how often you should fertilize them, what nutrients are in palm tree fertilizer, whether you should use a fast-release or slow-release product, and how...
5 Popular Lighting Techniques to Enhance the Look of Your Property at Night
Published on Thursday, September 08, 2022
Having landscape lighting installed on your property is a great way to illuminate your outdoor space at night so you can use it after the sun sets. However, many people don't realize that landscape lighting also has a big impact on the overall ambiance of your property. Lighting can be used to draw attention to focal points on your property that you're proud of and want to show off, such as beautiful palm trees that are native to Florida or hardscaping features such as outdoor...
Ready to Mow Your Sod for the First Time? Follow These Guidelines
Published on Tuesday, September 06, 2022
Choosing to have sod installed on your property in Florida is a great way to achieve a beautiful lawn almost instantly. However, just because it looks like a normal lawn the same day that it was installed, doesn't mean that you can treat it like a normal lawn. To ensure that you don't damage your sod when mowing it for the first time you should wait at least two weeks after it was installed to mow it, cut back on watering the day before the mow, and set your mower to its highest...
