Lawn Fungus – What To Do
Nearly every year we start to see fungus when the weather changes from summer to “winter.” During this time the conditions are perfect: cooling temperatures, foggy mornings and damp evenings. Brown Patch Lawn Fungus is just one of Florida’s damaging turf diseases. If you’ve had fungus issues in the past, you’ll likely have a flare […]
Spiraling Whiteflies: Palm Health – Part 1
Palm trees are a part of life here, in Florida. When we see them, we are reminded that we live in paradise. Even though you admire your palm trees daily, palm tree care may be as hard to grasp as a foreign language. In this four-part series on palm health, I’ll introduce you to several factors that […]
3 Ways To Kill Dollarweed Fast
Is Dollarweed Costing You? We have some methods to kill dollarweed fast without damaging your yard. No, money doesn’t grow on trees, nor is the dollarweed making you any money. In fact this is the most visible, annoying weed in a St. Augustine grass lawn and its going to cost you some money unfortunately. You […]
“Murder Hornets” In Sarasota?
There has been quite a bit of coverage this past week of the “Murder Hornets”. Quite possibly this is the first time you even heard about these hornets. And no, they haven’t escaped from some lab experiment. So why all the press, and why the crazy name? More importantly are they here in Sarasota, and […]
3 Factors For A Healthy Florida Lawn
We all enjoy the look of a healthy Florida lawn. There are many benefits to having a healthy yard besides the curb appeal. A healthy lawn will keep weeds out, be tolerant to drought and easily able to withstand stress from your kids playing on it. So what are some things you can do to […]
Does A Real Christmas Tree Have Bugs? 3 Free Tips
As Christmas time approaches, you need to make a decision, and you may wonder, this year will my Christmas tree have bugs?Should you purchase a real live Christmas Tree or do you go with an artificial.Many people love selecting just the perfect real tree and the smell of pinethat it brings to there home. This […]
Florida Snow – Really?
It’s fall in Southwest Florida and before long “Florida snow” will be all over the area. What are we talking about? Not the cold, wet snow that northerns come to Florida to avoid. No, we are talking about the lawn weed. Starting in October you will start noticing many lawns have a white flower over […]
Bahia Grass In Venice Florida
Not all grass is equal. Bahia grass is one of the most widely used grass here in south Florida. What should you know about it? Let’s learn a little about the grass, its origin use and care. Where Did Bahia Grass Come From? Bahia grass originated from Mexico and South America. It prefers sandy soils […]
How To Prevent – Tires Burned My Lawn
Have you ever said your mower’s tires burned my lawn? Have you ever noticed what look like tire marks all over your lawn? Don’t worry you’re not going crazy! Although this does not happen often it can happen. So what causes grass to die when it’s run over with a mower? Even more important, how […]
4 Reasons You Should Never Bag Your Grass!
To bag your grass or not to is the question. When self-bagging mowers were invented, everyone thought it was the best to bag your grass. But should you? What are the benefits to not bagging and what are some alternatives? Time Savings The first savings that you will notice is time. Not having to […]