Lawn Care

The Best Grass to Grow in Shady Areas Here in central Florida, we have a variety of warm-weather grasses to choose from when planning our lawns. However, most of these…

Why Is My Grass Turning Brown? When you’ve spent your hard-earned cash and precious time laying and caring for a new lawn, brown spots can seem like the end of…

Get Rid of Weeds Before Laying Sod If issues with weeds are your main reason for wanting new sod, you'll undoubtedly want to be sure that all of the existing…

Your Florida Lawn in the Fall In Florida, we don’t experience the dramatic drop in temperatures seen further north, so fall lawn care here must be adjusted to account for the warmer weather and continuously high humidity. To get the most out of your lawn this autumn, follow these simple steps: How often should I mow my lawn in the fall? Florida lawns still experience a lot of growth in the fall months since our average temperatures remain moderately high, so expect your grass to need mowing at least every two weeks to stay healthy and fresh. Some slow-growing sod varieties, like Scotts® ProVista­­™ St. Augustine, may only need one mow per month as the temperatures wane.

Hire Professional to Maintain Your Lawn Your lawn is a big investment! When you make the decision to lay down new sod, you’re making a huge time and money commitment that hinges on proper care. The best way to care for that new lawn is by hiring professional lawn care services. Here, we’ll talk about all of the reasons why hiring a professional is beneficial for your wallet and precious time.

We may be a little biased, but here in Florida, we love our St. Augustine grass. Scott’s new ProVista™ St. Augustine sod is the next generation of grass, delivering all the benefits of traditional St. Augustine floratam, plus even more! ProVista™ is only available in Florida and promises to deliver a uniform lawn that is green, dense, and lush with minimal effort required.  Council Growers Sod is excited to be an authorized seller of ProVista™ St. Augustine sod. Designed with Florida in mind, it is optimized for our climate and ecosystem. How exactly is it better than traditional St. Augustine grass? Well, the advantages of a sod customized to our area’s specific conditions are numerous:

ProVista St. Augustine Lawn One of the best things about a Scotts ProVista St. Augustine lawn is how amazing it looks all year long. With proper care and maintenance, your ProVista lawn will stay green and lush throughout all of Florida’s seasons. After dealing with the scorching heat and bright sun during summer here in the Sunshine State, your ProVista lawn needs some special attention as fall begins. Fertilization Florida’s extremely hot summers can suck the life out of your lawn, so it’s important to replenish its nutrients in early autumn to avoid excessive or early browning as the temperature drops. Scotts recommends using their nitrogen-rich Southern Triple Action fertilizer as autumn begins, which is designed specifically for southern lawns. This fertilizer also knocks out any ant infestations in your yard and reduces the growth of cool weather weeds.

Does a ProVista Lawn Perform Well in Shaded Areas? Many factors come into play when deciding what type of sod to purchase for your new lawn. Watering, fertilization, and mowing requirements are all important to consider if you want your lawn to look its best. But, one thing that is often overlooked until it is too late is your new lawn’s sunlight requirements. For years, homeowners have dealt with uneven growth in sunny and shady areas of their lawns, or even been forced to use two different types of grass to keep the entire yard lush and green. This is an even bigger problem here in Florida, where lawns often stay active and green all year, and there’s no colder dormant season to slow down grass growing in sunny areas.

Maintain Your ProVista Lawn If you want a lawn that turns your neighbors green with envy, Scotts ProVista St. Augustine sod is an excellent choice. ProVista has decades of research dedicated to its development, building on the superior Floratam genetics that St. Augustine grass fanatics love. A new Scotts ProVista lawn is an investment in your home’s curb appeal that can actually raise the value of your property. By learning the basics of watering, mowing, and fertilizing your ProVista lawn, you’ll keep that investment looking great all year long. Watering You should water your ProVista lawn with ¾” of water coverage spread evenly over the entire area. Water once per week for most of the year, but increase to twice per week during the hottest summer months. Be careful not to over-water your lawn, as this can lead to disease and fungus growth. We highly recommend installing an automatic sprinkler system to make sure your ProVista lawn gets exactly the right amount of water.

Watering a ProVista Lawn Watering a ProVista Lawn Scotts ProVista St. Augustine grass is perfect for Florida’s weather. It thrives in our intense sun and smothering humidity. Even though ProVista is tough enough for a Florida summer, it still needs regular watering to look its best. Lucky for homeowners making the cost-effective switch to ProVista, there is really no learning curve when learning how to water properly. The same guidelines used for traditional St. Augustine floratam can be followed with ProVista. During the hottest summer months, water your lawn at least twice per week. Provide ¾” of water during each watering session, penetrating deeply and spread evenly out across the entire lawn. From late fall to early spring, watering may only be required once per week, in the same ¾” amount. Avoid watering during a period of rain or immediately after applying fertilizer.