Category Archives: Lawn Care

The green, dense turf produced by St. Augustine sod is well adapted to life in South Florida. It does well in our sandier soil, has a good salt tolerance, and even does well in both sun and shade.  As one of the most common choices for Sarasota and Tampa area lawns, St. Augustine grass can be found all across the region.

In South Florida, much of our soil is primarily full of sand. This soil is often devoid of the nutrients which our favorite plants and flowers need for their optimum health. If you are noticing that your spring and summer plants are not doing as well as you hoped, you may need to add a nutritional boost to your soil. Biochar, compost and other fillers are among your options – but which should you choose for the best results?

Florida summers are notorious for their heat and blazing sunshine – but we also receive a lot of daily rain. In order to keep lawns green and beautiful, Homeowners often wonder just how much water the grass needs – after all, too much water is as detrimental as too little water. While lawn irrigation is rarely an exact science, there are definite signs of both over-watered and drought-stressed grass. Use these basic tips and best practices to maintain a healthy lawn this summer.

Florida lawns are known for being lush and green, with year-round warm sunshine helping us along. Still, every lawn does struggle with our yearly droughts, seasonal bugs, and harsh conditions. Many homeowner associations require that you keep your grass and yard looking beautiful, so understanding how to best maintain your lawn is imperative. Here are some tips to make sure that not only does your lawn do well, but that it is the envy of all your neighbors.

For all of your efforts to keep the lawn and garden looking beautiful, you may be missing one of the fundamental ways to ensure that your trees and plants are at their healthiest – the quality of the soil.

There is no denying all of the advantages of living in this area – from Tampa to Sarasota, we love our tropical lifestyle. But along with all the gorgeous weather and blue skies come the insects and pests.

If you have recently moved to the Tampa or Sarasota area, you may wonder what type of grass is best for your lawn. There is no doubt that different grasses thrive here as opposed to other parts of the country – so here is a quick and easy guide for what South Florida grass is best for your lawn.

Mowing, edging and trimming the grass may not be your first choice as to how to spend your day, there is no denying the satisfaction of surveying a beautifully manicured lawn. This spring, take advantage of these tips which will result in a perfectly mowed lawn, every time. Then get out there and have some fun!

If you’re a first-time snowbird, you might be wondering what you need to do to prepare your Florida lawn for your absence when you head back north for the summer. Or perhaps you left before and came back to dead plants. Either way, there are several different options for handling your lawn while you are gone so that it looks just as beautiful when you return as it did when you left.