We understand that people are hesitant to schedule home service and maintenance calls during this time of COVID-19. However, we want to assure you that we are taking safety precautions to minimize interaction with our customers while still being able to provide them with the same excellent service they’ve come to expect from us.
With hurricane season in full swing, it can be stressful to figure out how to protect your lawn and property from strong winds and rain. While much of the situation is out of your hands, there are some things you can do to minimize damage if and when a hurricane strikes.
Do you live near a busy road or neighborhood and wish you could somehow reduce the noise? Even if it’s the sound of an air conditioner, ambient noise can increase stress levels. The good news is that you can use landscaping to create a buffer from the noise and give you a sense of privacy.
Thinking about putting your home up for sale soon and wondering what you can do to boost the value? What’s outside your home is just as important as what’s in it. The National Association of Realtors found that 74% of Realtors suggest sellers complete a landscape maintenance program before putting their home on the market and 17% of those surveyed said recent landscape improvements have led to a sale.
While lawn irrigation systems can make your life easier and keep your grass looking healthy, there are some things you should be aware of that can cause issues. Here is a list of what to watch out for:
While it’s easy for people to escape the extreme heat of Florida summer by jumping in a pool or sitting in an air-conditioned home, your lawn doesn’t have those options. That’s why it’s important to learn about the impact of heat on grass and soil so you can keep it healthy and vibrant.
Keeping your lawn lush and green year-round in central Florida comes down to proper irrigation, fertilization and choosing the right grass type based on your location. Knowing which one to choose for your lawn depends on how much time and care you want to put into it, as some require more effort than others to thrive. Here is a list of grass types that do well in central Florida.
Besides proper watering and fertilization, lawn mowing practices can affect the health of your lawn. If you want a green, lush yard that is the envy of your neighbors, how you mow your lawn is important. Consider these tips the next time you start up your lawn mower.
Like any part of your home, residential irrigation systems need an eventual upgrade to perform optimally. With advances in irrigation technology or changes you’ve made to your lawn, a new irrigation system or upgrade will help maintain performance and save you from more costly changes down the road.
We understand that you have many options to choose from when it comes to installing and maintaining your sprinkler or irrigation system for your home or business. At Challenger Irrigation, our goal is to be more than just a company you call when you need a new system or you have a problem with your existing one. With over 25 years in business, we enjoy educating our customers and delivering exceptional service. That may require extra effort on our part, but we take pride in our work and deliver the best service possible to the people of Hernando, Pasco, Pinellas, and Citrus Counties.
