Temperatures are heating up in South Florida, so it is the perfect time to get your lawn and landscape in shape with our Spring Lawn and Garden Tips. For quick shopping, click the links to gather everything you need to get you started and get you through the season. For the Lawn Water Smart – […]
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December and January tend to be quiet months for the lawn and landscape, but February will start a month of transition. If the groundhog sees his shadow there will be more winter weather in many places, but in our area, spring is just around the corner. In fact, February 15th is the average last frost […]
The very same warm weather and bright sunshine that makes living in paradise so amazing also contributes to one of our biggest headaches – lawn maintenance. Between dealing with droughts, pests, sandy soils, weeds, scorching sun and soaking rains, maintaining our yards can be a delicate balancing act.
What is the Fertilizer Blackout Period? Fertilizer restrictions begin June 1st and run through September 30th. Better known as the “Blackout Period”, the fertilizer ban was first put in place in Palm Beach County in 2000. Then, the Town of Windermere followed in 2004, with Sarasota County following suit in 2007; Also staking claim as the […]
We are expecting an unusually cold winter here inSouth Florida. Frost blankets are helpful when protecting tropical plants from frost.
Winterizing an irrigation system in Florida looks different than up north, but is still an important component of prepping your landscape.
Bromeliads are South Florida native beauties. Related to pineapples, the succulent plants thrive in a variety of conditions.
If you want to make a change without breaking the bank, consider a small landscaping project to spruce up your curb appeal.
Balmy evenings give us a great opportunity to relax with family or friends outdoors. Fire pits create an inviting space in your own backyard.
Flagstones are a type of sedimentary rock often used in landscaping. There are many areas throughout the US from which flagstone is attained.