Venice Fertilizer Ban

New Year-Round Venice Fertilizer Ban for Residents

What is the Venice Fertilizer Ban & what does it mean for you? Resolution 2018-23 SECTION 2. "The City Council hereby encourages all persons, businesses, associations, clubs, and/or organizations discontinue, year-round, the application of any fertilizer, including pesticide/fertilizer mixtures, containing nitrogen and/or phosphorus to turf, sod, lawns, trees, shrubs, ground cover, or any other landscape plant." Even though this resolution has been ...
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Mole Cricket – A Mole or a Cricket?

The mole cricket is one of the more fascinating insects found here in southwest Florida. This insect is one that many people will rarely see, however the effects of this insect can readily be seen in many yards. With the temperate climate here in southwest Florida, there are many insects that make the wonderful state home. Not all are invasive, ...
January Lawncare Tips

New January Lawncare Tips

Here are some January lawncare tips to help you through the "cold" winter. We have been through many freezes and cold snaps in Southwest Florida over the years, and we can help you care for your lawn and landscaping now that another cold front has moved in.   January Lawncare Tips For Your Lawn & Grass Cold weather can take ...
Protect Your Home

We Protect Your Home Year Round

We can protect your home by understanding how insect behaviors vary from season to season, our pest professionals are able to implement an effective pest management program to help keep your home pest free. SPRING Spring is when insects work to increase their population, so we focus on pest treatment applications that will control their population and protect your home. ...
Lawn Dead Spots

Lawn Dead Spots?

Lawn Dead Spots? Are you tired of seeing yellow, brown or dead spots in your lawn? We would actually prefer that the cause of your problem is an insect issue as we can control and resolve. When hot temperatures combine with dry conditions, “drought” damage appears quickly sometimes as dead spots. Unfortunately we are faced with this water challenge more ...
hurricane irma

Hurricane Irma – Get A Healthy Lawn

Hurricane Irma - Clean Up For A Healthy Lawn Hurricane Irma wreaked havoc on many of our clients homes here in Southwest Florida. Fortunately the damage in many cases wasn't as bad as it could have been. Either way, you probably want to get things cleaned up and back to normal as soon as possible. This has a little more ...
zoysia grass

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 of zoysia grass will roll ...
Sod Webworms

Sod Webworms

Sod Webworms Are Busy... ...And So Are We!  Sod webworms are an old adversary of Lawn Care Extraordinaire. They show up from time to time and give us trouble. Never fear - these little insects are easy to control and recovery time is quick. The larvae of sod webworms like to feed on the blades of your grass like corn ...
Southwest Florida Grass

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 the stuff that grows in ...