Fire Ants – Why So Many Lately?
Fire Ants – Why So Many Lately? Between the recent rains, the mosquitos and the fire ants, Florida has hardly been the paradise it’s cracked up to be! I can barely walk to my car without getting stung by a fire ant and backyard play for my little ones is nearly impossible. Why so many […]
The Truth About Zoysia Grass
The Truth About Zoysia Grass Originally from Southeast Asia, zoysia grass is able to grow in the sandy soils of Southwest Florida. Frequent, close mowing produces the finest results in zoysia. In shaded areas, it should be mowed at slightly higher levels. Clipping removal will also help prevent thatch accumulation. Zoysia is considered drought tolerant (see below). The leaf blades […]
3 Easy Home Remedies For Ants
Easy Home Remedies For Ants Thank goodness for night lights! The other night I reached for a cough drop on my night stand. Even though I had placed it there just a few hours before, it was full of tiny ants! I’m shocked I even noticed since, #1: I didn’t have my glasses on and #2: […]
Easy Mosquito Control Made Simple
Easy mosquito control is a hot topic every year. Bottom line, we can’t deny that mosquitoes are everywhere. They are in our yards, on the beach, in the news (unfortunately think Zika) Mosquitoes have long since been an annoying nuisance in Florida. Recent, even local cases of Zika virus pose yet another serious threat. Mosquito […]
Southwest Florida Grass – What’s Available?
Can you Identify the Most Common Southwest Florida Grass Types in Florida? You’ve probably heard us mention Southwest Florida grass names such as “Bahia”, “St. Augustine”, “Floratam” or “Zoysia.” These names may or may not mean anything to you. But, when you are as passionate about grass as we are, yes we are talking about […]