In the brutal heat of our Florida summers, when you are exhausted and perspiration-soaked from mowing your Spring Hill lawn, you may occasionally ask yourself, “Who said we had to have lawns, anyway?” These days, it’s usually a homeowner’s association, but like much of our country’s history, the concept of lawns come directly from Europe.…
Florida winters are admittedly mild, especially when compared to what our neighbors to the north experience. We may never experience a “snow day,” but with El Nino and La Nina weather patterns, our winters can be erratic. In Spring Hill and the surrounding Hernando County areas, we are always several degrees colder than the counties…
Is your Spring Hill lawn the envy of every neighbor? Is your idea of a good time checking out the new Stihl tools at your local hardware store? Do you love being outside? Can you tell from 50 yards away when a sprinkler system is on the fritz? Is lawn fertilization and pest control as…
If you have friends or family up north, then you know how envious people can be about our tropical weather. Our summers are brutal, though, so by the time fall approaches, Floridians are more than ready for a break from the heat. The cooler temperatures mean fewer mosquitos, less humidity, and less time working in…
During the summer months, when Spring Hill and the rest of Hernando County have at least one daily deluge, it’s easy to forget that regardless of the season, there are watering restrictions to adhere to. Here are a few reminders to keep your lawn looking beautiful and your water bills low. Sweltering Summer During the…
In business for over 20 years, Challenger Irrigation is a true family business. In 2004, John Sirvent IV took the business over from his father, John Sirvent III. Since then, John and his wife, Melissa, have been raising their four young daughters to value not only family, but hard work, as well. With 26 employees,…
There is never a dull moment during hurricane season in Florida. Whether we get hit or not, we are all prepared to put an action plan into place. We watch the “spaghetti models” on the news, put up storm shutters or board our windows, buy sandbags by the dozens, and purchase bottled water and canned…
While the greater-Tampa area – including Spring Hill – receives its fair share of rain in the summer, your lawn takes a beating during the remainder of the year. While our neighbors to the north have four seasons, the Florida sun is always at full force. To keep your Spring Hill lawn vibrant and healthy…
In locations with hot or dry weather, many trees, plants and grasses struggle to survive without the appropriate levels of water. When rainfall is low and the local agriculture or landscaping is struggling to survive, irrigation systems can be used to deliver water to the soil and plants effectively. Conditions of Florida Although Florida does…
Along with the stunning beaches, the exciting wildlife and the world-famous theme parks, Florida’s famous sunshine draws in visitors from all over the world all year around. However, homeowners throughout the entire state know all too well that the heat from that same sunshine has the potential to ruin their beautifully landscaped lawns during the…
