We don’t usually have to prepare for deep freezes or heavy snow in our area of Central/Southern Florida, but that doesn’t mean we should ignore the care of our lawns and landscaping just because the weather is cooler. Here are some cool weather tips for you.
A well-manicured, green lawn is as American as apple pie — nearly 80% of all homes in the U.S. have a lawn. Installing an irrigation system makes maintaining a lawn more convenient and cost-effective, but the type of grass you use is an important factor, as well. You have a lot of choices, but there…
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…
New Landscaping For Your Hernando County Lawn December in Florida is breathtaking. The temperature has become more tolerable and the torrential downpour season is over, allowing us to enjoy the outdoors, and our Spring Hill lawns are dormant, giving us additional hours to spend with friends and family instead of mowing. It’s no wonder the…
Is It Time For New Sod? Nature can wreak all kinds of havoc on our Hernando County lawns: we experience droughts, floods, funguses from the perpetual humidity, and destructive bugs galore. If the majority of your lawn has been damaged by any of these things – or if you’re simply building a new home –…
Protecting Irrigation System From Power Surges You can count on it every summer. The afternoon thunderstorms roll in and Hernando County is mesmerized by bolts of lightning and the cacophony of thunder. The show is dramatic, and often short-lived, so we’ve come to appreciate our storms; except when we are affected by power surges or…
Alternatives to St. Augustine Grass Hernando County and the surrounding areas have unique concerns when it comes to maintaining a lush lawn. Because of our heat, we need to use grass and plants that are drought resistant; because of our torrential summer rains, we need to use grass and plants that are also flood resistant.…
How Grubs Can Ruin Your Lawn As Florida residents, we expect insects to be part of our lives. Palmetto bugs, mosquitoes, slugs…they all come with the territory. But one insect that can wreak havoc on your Hernando County lawn is the dreaded grub. Grubs are most prevalent in the summer, yet can destroy your yard…
Is It Time To Upgrade Your System? Like anything else associated with your home – your air conditioner, your water heater, your roof – sprinkler systems wear out over time. Sure, they don’t receive the daily workout that our ACs do, but they are still subjected to extreme Hernando county heat, hard water, and mower-related…
