In order to keep your property looking as pretty and well-manicured as possible, edging your lawn and trimming your lawn is necessary. Both of these activities accentuate the lines of your lawn and flower beds, and add the finishing touch to any well-maintained lawn. But what is the difference?
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Many varieties of grass can stand up to the heat, but they do not do well in shady areas or cooler climes. If you have shady areas on your property, you have likely been frustrated trying to grow grass. The good news is, there is a solution – rye grass.
Because of our perpetually temperate weather, snowbirds who love to garden and take care of landscaping can do so to their heart’s content when they return to Florida. But if you are one of our part-time residents, you may wonder about the best plants and flowers to cultivate, seeing as you will likely be leaving in four to six months.
Here in the Tampa Bay area, preparing for winter requires a very different approach than in more northern regions. South Florida enjoys mild winters, very few hard frosts, and does not experience snow. In fact, with just a few adjustments, we can easily grow plants throughout the winter months!
As one might expect in South Florida, we often concentrate on how to keep grass healthy under the sun’s strong rays. But keeping your grass healthy in shady areas can be just as challenging.
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Fall weather can cause brown spots in your South Florida lawns, which is normal. But if you want a lush, green lawn during the fall and winter months, try over seeding with ryegrass.
Lizards are a common sight in the Tampa Bay area. While new residents may need to get accustomed to seeing the little critters running across their path, Florida geckos and anoles are friendly neighbors and harmless creatures. There is only one species of anole and one species of gecko which are native to South Florida, although there are many more here. Here is a quick rundown of the most common lizards that you are likely to see, and the habitats where they thrive.
Here in the Tampa area, we are fortunate to be able to garden nearly year-round. While much of the country is limited to annuals when they create container gardens, here in South Florida we can easily consider potted perennials for display on our lanais and porches.
For people who love gardening, our sub-tropical climate affords the opportunity to grow a wide variety of fruits, vegetables, and exotic flowers. Unfortunately, all of this beauty is also attractive to pests, insects and fungus which can wreak havoc in your garden. In order to save you time and frustration, we have assembled a short list of clever gardening hacks designed to keep pests away, and maximize the productivity of your garden.
Every proud homeowner strives to cultivate a rich, lush, green lawn. When a brown patch shows up on that lawn and begins to spread, property owners are understandably concerned. Because the heat in our Tampa Bay communities can be scorching, you may assume that the grass is burnt. In summer, you may think your grass has fungus from all the rain. But unfortunately, that brown patch may be caused by something a bit more invasive – chinch bugs.