The Best Grass to Grow in Shady Areas
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…
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…
Seasonal Sod Water Guide Did you know that your sod has varying water requirements for optimal health throughout the year? Pairing that with Tampa’s local watering restrictions, and knowing how…
How to Choose the Right Sod for Your Lawn Now that you’ve made the decision to lay new sod, you may be overwhelmed at the number of choices available for…
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…
Real Turf vs Artificial Turf When it comes down to having artificial turf versus a real and natural lawn, there’s really no comparison. Natural turf grass wins hands down in…
Resod in the Winter Our lawns take on a lot of stress over the course of a year. Long days in the brutal sun, periods of drought, overly shady areas,…
Your ProVista Lawn You made the leap and invested in a high-quality, beautiful Scotts® ProVista™ St. Augustine sod lawn from Council Growers Sod in Tampa Bay. Smart choice! ProVista™ is…
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.
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…