Lawn Care & Landscaping Blog

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...

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...

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...

A green, healthy lawn can transform your property’s appearance and even increase your home’s resale value. However, maintaining a lawn on Florida's Gulf Coast can be pretty labor-intensive, with routine activities including mowing, watering, and edging. If you live in Sarasota, FL, or surrounding areas, fertilization and weed control are among your most critical tasks if you want a green healthy lawn. Below, we look at how you should meet your...

Weeds are a way of life for many Florida homeowners. Year after year, these pesky pieces of vegetation rear their ugly heads and take over your lawn, wreaking havoc on your grass and damaging its visual appeal. While there are many variations, five weeds are commonly found in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key, FL, and surrounding areas. These include crabgrass, broadleaf plantain, clover, chickweed, and spurge. Keep on reading to learn more about these...

In Sarasota, FL, and surrounding areas such as Siesta Key and Longboat Key, lawns are highly susceptible to the onslaught of crabgrass, a resilient and destructive weed. If you are new to gardening, crabgrass growth may not seem like the end of the world because, to the layperson, the weed looks similar to green grass. However, controlling this weed is critical as it steals your lawn’s nutrients and moisture, inhibiting grass growth. Crabgrass also has a...

There are many ways to care for your lawn, but there is no one true right or wrong way to maintain a healthy lawn. The most important thing you need is discipline to constantly care for your lawn with a regimented fertilization and weed control program. At Tropical Gardens Landscape, we pride ourselves on our knowledge and attention to detail. Our licensed lawn care experts know how to maintain healthy lawns for your Florida homes. If you want a beautiful lawn, but cannot spend the time...