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Experience Fall Foliage in Your Garden

Education, Gardening, Irrigation, Lawn Care & MaintenanceBy Challenger Irrigation October 5, 2020

Do you see pictures of the fall foliage of the Northeast and dream of experiencing that in Florida? While we Floridians don’t get the chance to see changing leaves that magically fall to the ground, we can experience the beautiful fall colors in our gardens. And while our friends in the Northeast have to clean out and winterize their gardens and flowerbeds, we get to experience year-round blooms. Here are some tips to help with fall gardening and bringing those beautiful rich colors of fall to life in your yard.

Service with Safety During COVID-19

Irrigation, Lawn Care & Maintenance, Sprinkler RepairBy Challenger Irrigation September 21, 2020

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.

Before the Storm: Protecting Your Home During A Hurricane

Education, Irrigation, Lawn Care & MaintenanceBy Challenger Irrigation September 7, 2020

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.

Does Landscaping Improve The Value Of Your Home?

Education, Irrigation, Landscaping, Lawn Care & MaintenanceBy Challenger Irrigation August 6, 2020

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.

It’s Getting Hot In Here

Education, Irrigation, Lawn Care & Maintenance, WeatherBy Challenger Irrigation July 6, 2020

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.

Lawn Mowing 101

Education, Irrigation, Lawn Care & MaintenanceBy Challenger Irrigation June 1, 2020

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.

Think Spring When It Comes To Lawn Care

Fertilizer Tips, Irrigation, Lawn Care & MaintenanceBy Challenger Irrigation March 16, 2020

Now that it’s spring, you might want to freshen up on your lawn care maintenance to ensure you have a lush, green lawn heading into the extreme heat of Florida summers. Here are several tips that will help you enjoy your lawn for many months to come:

Lawn Care Maintenance 101

Education, Lawn Care & MaintenanceBy Challenger Irrigation March 2, 2020

With proper care, the average lawn mower should last 10 to 12 years. If it’s not maintained properly, however, you can cut that number in half. We’re guessing you don’t want to buy a new mower every few years, so here are some basic tips to keep it running efficiently for years to come:

Eco-Friendly Irrigation

Irrigation, Lawn Care & Maintenance, Part Replacement, Pump Repair, Sprinkler Repair, Sprinkler System IrrigationBy Challenger Irrigation February 17, 2020

Caring for the environment is on many people’s minds these days. Recycling bins are everywhere and composting is growing in popularity. There are ways you can keep your lawn green and have an eco-friendly irrigation system at the same time, too. In general, your lawn irrigation system is meant to help conserve water. Here are some other ways you can make your system even more environmentally friendly:

Over-watering Your Lawn

Education, Irrigation, Lawn Care & Maintenance, Sprinkler System IrrigationBy Challenger Irrigation February 3, 2020

While the amount of water you use each time you irrigate your lawn shouldn’t change from season to season, the irrigation frequency should. Certain seasons (usually fall and winter) will require much less water, though even in spring and summer you should be aware that too much water can harm your lawn. In fact, it is worse to overwater your lawn that underwater it. The number one reason is that too much water can decrease the oxygen level of your lawn.

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