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What Should Be Included in a Full-Service Property Maintenance Program?
Published on Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Every company has a different definition of "full-service," and it's important to be aware of what services should be included in full-service property maintenance programs. When you sign up for a full-service program, you should expect a full scope of services that keeps your property in Florida beautiful and healthy all year! This type of program should include weekly or bi-weekly mowing, lawn care services such as fertilization, weed control, and landscape bed weed...
Frequently Asked Questions About Weed Control
Published on Thursday, April 14, 2022
Weeds can be a real nuisance throughout the year, especially here in the Sarasota, FL area due to the warm weather we experience for most of the year. If you're tired of weeds taking over your property, then it's time to invest in proper weed control. Weed control is an invaluable lawn care service that can greatly benefit your turf throughout the year by keeping weeds off it. By reading through the questions and answers below, you'll learn why you should invest in...
Frequently Asked Questions About Lawn Fertilizer
Published on Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Fertilization is a popular lawn care service here in Florida that every lawn care company seems to offer. While you may be familiar with the term, you might not actually know much about this service. You may be wondering if fertilizer is actually necessary, what nutrients are typically in fertilizers, if fertilizer is safe for your pets, and how often fertilizer should be applied. Don't worry, if you have these questions, you are not alone. In fact, these are some of the most...
Are Grubs Feasting on Your Lawn? Here’s What to Do!
Published on Wednesday, April 06, 2022
Grubs are notorious for feeding on the roots of your grass and inflicting extensive damage to your lawn. If grubs are feasting on your turf in Florida, you should act immediately and schedule curative treatments to eliminate the population and prevent them from causing additional damage. However, your turf will need help recovering from the damage already inflicted; fertilization will supply it with the nutrients it needs to grow healthy, green grass. Because grubs infested your lawn this ...
3 Reasons to Install a Seating Wall on Your Property
Published on Monday, April 04, 2022
Your outdoor living space in Florida can be the perfect spot to host guests, spend time with loved ones, or enjoy the surrounding picturesque environment rich with tropical wildlife and plants. However, it isn't complete without a seating wall! Gone are the days of searching for rickety chairs; a seating wall provides built-in seating for guests to gather and enjoy the outdoors. Not only that, but a seating wall is a beautiful statement piece and will enhance the aesthetics of your...
4 Benefits of Cleaning & Sealing Your Pavers
Published on Wednesday, March 30, 2022
It's only natural for your pavers to wear down and lose their luster over time after experiencing heavy foot traffic and exposure to the natural elements. To keep your pavers looking as good as the day they were installed, you'll want to regularly schedule a paver cleaning and sealing service. This service will help prevent weeds from growing between the cracks of your pavers, enhance the colors of the pavers to make them look brand new again, protect them from harsh weather conditions...
What Essential Nutrients Are in Fertilizers & How Do They Benefit Grass?
Published on Monday, March 28, 2022
Regularly applying fertilizer is instrumental to maintaining a strong and healthy lawn. But when it comes to the ingredients found in fertilizer, it turns out that not many people know what's in the stuff that's going onto their lawns. Well, we're here to tell you that your fertilizer contains many essential nutrients and micronutrients that all work together to keep your lawn in pristine condition. However, three nutrients stand above the rest: and those are nitrogen, potassium,...
Do You Need Both Pre- & Post-Emergent Weed Control in Sarasota, FL
Published on Wednesday, March 23, 2022
If you're a property owner in Sarasota, FL, you know just how annoying weeds can be when they overtake your lawn. Weeds will steal nutrients and resources away from your grass, making it more susceptible to pests, diseases, and environmental stressors. Well, instead of trying to play whack-a-mole and continuously pulling weeds from your lawn, you should invest in pre-emergent and post-emergent weed control treatments to keep your lawn weed-free all year long. Pre-emergent weed control...
Uh Oh - Do You Have a Fire Ant Infestation? Here's What To Do
Published on Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Nobody likes unwanted visitors - especially when there are thousands of them! Fire ants, also known as ginger ants or stinging ants, are powerful pests that are most commonly found in the southeastern United States (including Florida). They are best known for their incredibly painful bites and stings. If you or someone you know is dealing with a fire ant infestation, there are three things you need to do; you must be extremely cautious, you must be aware that ending a fire ant infestation ...
Sod or Seed? The Big Debate, Finally Settled!
Published on Thursday, March 10, 2022
The two ways of achieving a beautiful new lawn are by either using sod or grass seeds. There is a debate over which of these options is better. The difference between the two is that sod grass has already been grown and is installed using rolls, so it offers the look of a green lawn on installation day. It also acts as protection against soil erosion and weeds, which is particularly important here in Florida. Grass seeds have to be sown on tilled soil and they are susceptible to weeds as...
