Florida lawns require a bit of work, but can be kept beautiful if you know how to address the most common challenges – insects, water and fertilization.
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Some of the most popular warm weather grasses used in the Sarasota and Tampa area include Bahia grass, Bermuda grass, Centipede grass, Saint Augustine grass and Zoysia grass. Warm season grasses propagate themselves via the growth of stolons and/or rhizomes.
With possible frost warnings and cold snaps on the way, Florida winter landscaping requires a little variation in order to stay colorful and healthy.
You glance out your window and you dog is at it again – munching contentedly on the grass in your backyard. You may wonder just why he does this – after all, don’t you feed him enough?
For one thing, newly installed sod naturally lacks deep roots, which need time to become established. Correct watering, proper fertilizing and careful maintenance are important in order to guarantee that your new sod lawn will remain beautiful for the long term.
There are two ways you can have an overwatered lawn – by applying too much water during a drought, or after experiencing an overabundance of rain. How can you tell if your trees and plants are overwatered? Here are some tips.
Through rainy seasons, droughts, and intense heat, making sure your lawn is properly (but not overly) hydrated is one of the best ways to make sure that you have the most beautiful property on the street. Here are s a few of our best tips to help you to get the water just right!
Crabgrass is a tough opponent. This pesky and resilient weed drops thousands of seeds annually, so most homeowners have given up any hope of permanently beating crabgrass – but most would be happy with managing this invasive plant which can take over your lawn before you know it.
Living in South Florida, seasons of drought are inevitable. While we can see it at any time of the year, drought is most prevalent during the winter months of December through March. While you may think that your grass needs constant watering during these times, you may be surprised to find out that most turf damage is actually caused by over-watering. Careful monitoring of your lawn and proper irrigation should allow your turf to weather the drought and return green and lush by spring.
What many Sarasota or Tampa homeowners may not realize is that their lawn may also need to be aerated. Aeration is an important step to guarantee that essential nutrients and ample water can effectively reach the soil beneath your grass.