Sodding in Cooler Months Is Ideal in Florida

Many people think of spring and summer as the best time to plant sod. But in reality, one of the best times to plant sod is in the cooler months of October and beyond. The cooler months give sod a lot of advantages in taking root and growth. If you are from the North, you might think that it is much too late to plant sod. But in central Florida, it is an ideal time. Cooler Temperatures The cooler temperatures in October and later mean that your sod is less prone to disease and rot. The high heat of summer and early fall is really too hot for new sod because the heat will stress the turf. The few cold fronts that are coming in now and during the next few months make it the ideal time to plant sod.

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Fall Turf Installation: Why Now Is the Right Time to Install Your New Lawn

You may think that summer is the time to take care of yard work and lawn projects. But in reality, fall that is more suitable for installing new turf grass. There are several reasons that you should wait until fall to start your lawn projects. The cooler temperatures, the lower humidity, and other factors make fall the best time to install turf grass. Lower Humidity The lower humidity in fall will help your new sod from developing fungus, mold, or other conditions that can come about from too much moisture. Although it is important to keep sod moist while you are waiting for it to grow its root system, it is also vital that you do not let the sod get too moist to prevent disease and rot. In the fall, it is much easier to regulate moisture because you will be dealing with much lower humidity, even though you will still have occasional rainfall.

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The Dangers of Overwatering Your Turf

The weather during this time of year in Florida can be unpredictable. You might have rain for days and then none for over a week. While it is important to make sure that your turf stays moist and healthy, you also want to make sure that you don’t overwater it. There are several things that can happen if your turf is overwatered. Root System Health The root system of the turf is what draws in water and oxygen into the grass. When a lawn is overwatered, the root system will drown and be unable to draw the oxygen the grass needs to thrive. The roots can shrivel and begin to die off if the problem is not quickly addressed.

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Introducing Scott’s Provista St Augustine: A Revolutionary New Turf

We are pleased to announce that we are now offering the new Provista St Augustine turf grass from Scott. This amazing new turf has a lot of advantages over other types of grass or turf. Learn more here about this new offering and how it can benefit residential and commercial locations alike. Weed Control Provista St Augustine is a specially bred grass turf that is resistant to weeds. It grows very dense so that weeds do not have room to take root. It is also designed to tolerate a larger number of weed control products without damaging the health of the grass. This means that the sod you receive will be completely weed free, and it will be easy to maintain weed-free grass for years to come.

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The Worst Time of Year to Plant Sod in the Shade

Like with any type of living plant, there are good and bad times to plant sod. If you have a shady area in your yard, the summer months are the worst time to plant sod. There are several reasons you do not want to plant sod in shady areas during the summer months. For the health of your yard and your pocketbook, it is important that you wait until fall to plant sod in these areas. Disease Lurks in Shade While you can plant sod in slightly shaded areas most of the year, you are inviting disease into your sod when you plant it in the shade during the summer months. The combination of the heat, humidity, and shade invites disease into your freshly planted sod. The disease will not only affect the shaded areas of your lawn, but it will spread to the healthy, sunny areas of your yard as well.

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Sprinkler System Do’s and Don’ts: Coping with Unpredictable Precipitation

May and June can be tricky months when it comes to watering your lawn. These months are very unpredictable with precipitation. Your lawn needs to have at least 1 to 1 ½ inches of water each week. Installing a sprinkler system can help you keep your lawn green and alive, even in the hottest months. It is a good investment, but you need to make sure you know the do’s and don’ts of sprinkler systems first. Do’s for Sprinkler Systems If you don’t have a rain shutoff device on your sprinkler system, it may be a good idea to add one. Most sprinkler systems allow you to schedule the watering of your lawn so that you don’t have to think about it. A rain shutoff device ensures that the sprinkler will not run if it is raining or has rained recently.

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Floratam St Augustine: The Most Common Grass in Florida

There are a lot of different types of grass that you can put in your lawn, but one of the most common is Floratam St Augustine. Some people call this type of grass simply St Augustine, but there are actually many varieties of St Augustine grass. Floratam St Augustine is one of the most common grasses in Florida, and now is a prime time to install it in your landscaping. Best Conditions Floratam St Augustine is a great grass that thrives well in most environments. It really needs to have full sun or light shade, with emphasis on light. Too much shade, too little water, or poor soil can all lead this grass to fail. However, for the vast majority of lawns, this grass is a workhorse that will stand up to the elements with proper care. Maintenance It is important that you maintain your lawn when you have Floratam St Augustine grass. You will want to make sure that it is watered and mowed frequently. With this basic maintenance, your lawn will continue to thrive and look lush and green throughout the seasons.

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Perennial Peanut: The Ideal for Dry Weather

March is a very dry month, and if you are needing new grass for your lawn, you should really consider perennial peanut. This hardy grass is great for planting in areas that normally make it difficult to grow grass. It is also very low maintenance, and thrives in drier weather. Plant in Impossible Areas There are some areas that simply do not tend to grow grass well. These areas include near septic tanks, on easements, and in parking areas. Perennial peanut, or peanut grass as it is sometimes called, is very good for these areas. It doesn’t require much in the way of sun or water, and because of this it is perfect for these areas that tend to stunt grass growth. Low Maintenance Perennial peanut is a very low maintenance grass. It only needs to be mowed about twice per year, and then only to encourage uniformity. This grass also does not need a lot of water, so you don’t have to worry about sprinklers or watering the grass in the dry months like March. For the most part, you can plant peanut grass and leave it to thrive on its own, with very little assistance from you.

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