Choosing the best sod for your lawn is crucial for achieving a lush, green, and healthy yard. With so many options available, it can be overwhelming to determine which type…
Perennial Peanuts Even with our tropical climate, warm temperatures, and ample humidity in Florida, keeping a lush and green lawn all year long can be difficult. Some areas of grass…
It’s always been a challenge for smaller family farms to remain competitive. Today, this is truer than ever before. In addition to facing down larger farms, operations like Council Growers…
Spring has sprung, the sun is shining, the spring rains have started moistening the soil, and plants everywhere are sprouting. Now is the best time to start new plantings in your Florida garden. To get you started, here are some of the best plants for Florida gardens. Pentas Pentas are a great spring planting for Florida gardens. They are one of the most low-maintenance plants that you can put in your garden. They feature red, pink, lavender, and/or white clusters. They also attract beautiful butterflies and hummingbirds. In fact, they attract the zebra longwing butterfly, which is the state butterfly.
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 SystemsIf 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.
Lawn Care Contributes to the Value of Your Home A beautiful lawn can make your home more cheerful and give you a pretty space to enjoy the outdoors. What many…
If you are ready to invest in new sod for your yard, you want to ensure that the grass can withstand Florida’s harsh summer weather and drought conditions. Fortunately, there…
If the natural grass in your yard doesn’t offer the aesthetic appeal that you want, you may find yourself considering alternative methods of lawn covering like sod or artificial turf.…
The quality of your grass contributes significantly to the overall curb appeal of your home or business. In the hot and often harsh Florida climate, installing sod is the best…
As the hot and humid summer months arrive in Tampa, it’s important to adjust your sod and grass care plans based on the incoming weather. Temperatures will hover in the…
