We’ve had a nice break from the heat in Hernando County. We’ve even had a nice break from lawn work. With summer around the corner, though, it’s time to get back into our groove. Before the heat becomes oppressive, we need to sharpen the mower blades, make sure we have an ample supply of trimmer…
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…
Recovering from Frost Damage Our neighbors to the north may scoff when we complain about cold fronts and rant about covering our landscaping during the winter. And while we won’t deny that they have it worse, Hernando County does have its share of frosty weather. The result? Brittle, brown, frost damaged grass that takes away…
Stop Making These Common Landscaping Goofs! You take great pride in your Hernando County lawn. You’ve got the fertilizer and pesticide situation figured out, you water only when you’re supposed to, and you keep it nice and trim. Thing of it is, you may still be making some mistakes that can harm not only the…
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…
We’ve had a pretty dry year, so far. Lawns are dry, brown and crunchy beneath our feet, lakes and ponds are well below normal water levels (if not completely dried out), and everything else is wilting away right before our eyes. We can usually count on a few good soakings before the summer storms begin,…
One of the perks of living in Florida is that we get to enjoy wildlife year-round. As our communities grow, however, we encroach on the natural habitats of some of the most beautiful species local to Hernando County and the surrounding areas. Many of the animals we displace play a vital role in our ecosystem:…
Last month, we introduced you to the concept of Florida-Friendly landscaping with the first five recommended steps from the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. With summer creeping closer, it’s more important than ever to make sure you are caring for your Spring Hill lawn in a way that is kind to…
Maintaining landscaping in Florida has unique challenges. Between the sweltering Spring Hill heat that has the potential to suck the moisture out of every living creature and the daily deluges of summer, we never know what to expect. Luckily, though, research from the University of Florida has indicated that there are nine simple steps to…
When we see a bug, our instinct is usually to kill it. Not so fast, though. Some of those insects are actually beneficial to your lawn and a food source for that gorgeous Hernando County wildlife. Bugs and other insects can protect your Spring Hill lawn and landscaping from pests that destroy your plants.…
