Reasons Growing Zones Matter In Gardening

Education, Gardening, Irrigation

Do you ever wonder why some people seem to have a way with planting vegetables, shrubs, and flowers, while others seem to kill everything they touch? Sometimes, it is not a green thumb like some people seem to think, but just an understanding of what is needed to help everything grow properly. When planning to redo the shrubs, plants, and trees on your property, many people choose to use a landscaper because they are not familiar with what plants, trees, and flowers grow in our area. There are some people who choose to do the landscaping themselves because they want to keep costs lower or they just want to try doing it on their own. If you are attempting to plant your own landscaping, you should get familiar with growing zones. Growing zones are determined by the typical annual temperatures in that region. Certain maps also take into consideration the amount of rainfall per year.

Why Use Mulch In Your Landscaping

Fertilizer Tips, Gardening, Irrigation

If you are looking to redo your landscaping this year before the heat of summer arrives, there is one thing you cannot do without — mulch. Mulch is any type of material that is laid out as a covering over soil. It is not only used to protect the soil, but it protects the foliage nearby. For home landscaping, most homeowners prefer to use wood mulch. A layer of mulch provides many benefits and can be used around shrubs, bushes, and trees. It can also be used as a soft surface for a playground.

Landscaping Tips Ideal For Florida Weather

Education, Hernando County, Irrigation, Lawn Care & Maintenance, Spring Hill

Are you planning on doing some spring cleaning in your yard? Now is the perfect time to inspect your lawn and landscaping for any areas that need improvement. Perhaps you have suffered damage from a prior rainstorm and have postponed making the necessary changes. Maintaining outdoor landscaping can be challenging in our climate. We experience extremely high heat in the summer along with heavy rainfall and the possibility of a hurricane or heavy winds. It is important to have landscaping that is appealing while being able to withstand the elements.

Protecting Your Lawn And Landscaping From Frost

Education, Gardening, Landscaping, Lawn Care & Maintenance

Many people choose to live in our area of Florida for the mild winters, although we still have our fair share of frigid days. While our daily temperature will never get anywhere close to single digits, we still have some days that reach close to or below freezing. Even though we have milder winters than other places across the country, we still have to prepare our lawns and outside landscaping for winter weather. We would hate for a frost to strike while you are unprepared and destroy areas of your property. We want to share some helpful tips to be sure that your lawn and landscaping stays protected this winter.

Does Landscaping Improve The Value Of Your Home?

Education, Irrigation, Landscaping, Lawn Care & Maintenance

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.

Beautiful Backyard or park with beautiful flowers

April Showers Bring May Flowers

Education, Gardening, Hernando County, Irrigation, Landscaping, Lawn Care & Maintenance, Spring Hill

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…

lawn sprinkler spraying water, sprinkler repair

Don’t Touch That Wire!: When to DIY and When to Call a Professional

Hernando County, Irrigation, Irrigation Pipe Repair, Landscaping, Lawn Care & Maintenance, Part Replacement, Pump Repair, Spring Hill, Sprinkler Repair

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…