Hidden Pet Dangers in Your Lawn Gone are the days when pets were forced to live outside, chained next to a doghouse, with only a water bowl and bone to keep them company. These days, pets are family. As of 2017, it was estimated that Americans spend over $69 million a year on pet care.…
Natural Ways to Rid Your Yard of Mosquitoes In Hernando County, mosquitoes are a way of life. Some people even joke that they are the official state “bird” of Florida. Despite their prevalence, however, we can never adjust to those nasty bites that they leave behind. The red bumps, the itching, the scars — all…
April Showers Bring May Flowers Spring Hill may not have had many April showers this year, but because of our trusty irrigation systems, May flowers are still possible. There’s nothing like a bright, floral, splash of color to add interest and ambiance to your Hernando County home’s exterior. But with our oppressive summer heat, constant…
Nervous About Growing Your Own Vegetables? Don’t Be! You’re standing over the bell peppers in the produce section of your local Publix. Time and again, you wonder: Why are veggies so expensive? Would I save money if I grew this stuff myself? The truth is, growing your own vegetables is time consuming, but it is…
Go Green This Earth Day By April, our Spring Hill lawns are already looking pretty green. In the spirit of Earth Day, however, we figure we can make a little more effort to “go green” when it comes to maintaining that lush landscape that Florida is so well known for. Here are just a few…
The History of the Lawn Sprinkler Not long ago, before pools were plentiful and integrated sprinkler systems were so common, sprinklers meant one thing: Summer! Kids would beg their parents to let them run through the sprinklers to catch a break from the Hernando County heat. They would invite their friends over to enjoy a…
Recovering from Frost Damage Our neighbors to the north may scoff when we complain about cold fronts and rant about covering our landscaping during the winter. And while we won’t deny that they have it worse, Hernando County does have its share of frosty weather. The result? Brittle, brown, frost damaged grass that takes away…
Stop Making These Common Landscaping Goofs! You take great pride in your Hernando County lawn. You’ve got the fertilizer and pesticide situation figured out, you water only when you’re supposed to, and you keep it nice and trim. Thing of it is, you may still be making some mistakes that can harm not only the…
Is Your Yard Smart? Let’s be real — technology has taken over most of the world. Much of what used to be science fiction is now science fact. But there is no way that technology could infiltrate something pure and natural like, say, your Hernando County lawn, right? Wrong! The latest in technology includes a…
Don’t Touch That Wire!: When to DIY and When to Call a Professional Sometimes the temptation to tackle a home repair situation is too great to resist. After all, you can save yourself some money and it’ll only require watching a YouTube video or two, right? Not so fast. If you’re having problems with your…
