Despite your best efforts to maintain the perfect lawn, you can still experience some significant issues because of insect infestations. Insects can pose a threat to your lawn and possibly destroy it. Here are a few common offenders to Florida lawns. Billbugs — They prefer Zoysia grass and Bermuda grass and do most of their…
Fertilizing your lawn can be tricky in Florida’s subtropical climate. The weather is constantly changing, and you must pay close attention to have a healthy lawn. Homeowners should follow these easy tips to avoid problems. The most important tip is to fertilize during the right seasons. You should also provide balanced feedings with a 16-4-8…
Weeds are the black sheep of your lawn and garden. The battle to control them seems never-ending. The good news is the weeds can be controlled through a variety of methods such as proper mowing techniques, hand removal, and selective herbicide applications. Preemergence herbicides need to be applied before the seeds germinate. Postemergence herbicides are…
The Florida sun and heat can be brutal to your landscape. A good irrigation system is essential for our climate. When you choose your system, consider the vegetation, soil structure, existing landscape, and other factors. Careful planning of your irrigation system saves time, effort, and money. A properly calibrated system gives your landscape the right…
What’s better than a healthy lawn? An earth-friendly lawn. Using natural methods to enhance your Florida lawn is a great way to help our environment. Small changes can make a big difference, and it’s cost-effective too. We have great tips to get you started. Compost has a variety of uses such as starting a garden…
Your life is busy. There are too many things going on at the same time. It’s easy to forget about your lawn irrigation system. But, you’ve made an investment. Take a break and learn how to protect it. Don’t make these mistakes with your irrigation system. Don’t start your system up in the spring without…
True or False. Do you really need winter lawn care in Florida? When you think of the Florida sunshine and blue skies, your answer might be no. But, you’d be wrong. Even though Florida generally has mild temperatures all year, you still need to prepare your lawn for winter. Florida turf naturally goes dormant in…
Nobody wants to be the kind of neighbor who constantly yells, “Hey, Kid! Get off my lawn!” Still, when the neighborhood whippersnappers are traipsing around your landscaping, crushing grass and scattering mulch, you feel like you HAVE to say something. Fear no more: Challenger Irrigation is here to offer a few tips to keep kids…
Your pets chase lizards in it, your children roll around in it, and every single week during the summer, you spend hours tending to it — your Spring Hill lawn. When you think of all the time you and your loved ones spend in the oasis you’ve created in your back (or front) yard, it’s…
Mulch Madness Mulch is a lawn-maintenance multitasker that we can’t imagine our Hernando County lawns without. In fact, the Challenger Irrigation team thinks you should be as excited about mulch as we are. Before you think we’re making Mulch Ado About Nothing, read these fun facts about the Florida lawn’s best friend. Types of Mulch…
