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…
Let’s Get Started! How To Prepare Your Yard For Spring We may be enjoying moderate temperatures now, but before we know it, our Spring Hill yards will awaken from its dormant season and require all sorts of love and attention. The best time to prepare for this is RIGHT NOW! Here are a few things…
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.…
All Hernando County homes and businesses are connected to a perfectly safe potable water supply. Some buildings, however, are connected to additional supplies such as reclaimed or well water; that is when backflow becomes a concern. Sure, reclaimed water is safe for watering your Spring Hill lawn, but do you want to enjoy a nice…
Floridians know that by February, our “winter” is almost over. In a matter of weeks, we’ll say goodbye to open patio doors and put away our sweatshirts then say hello to air conditioning and flip flops. Another thing we need to welcome back into our lives once spring settles in is lawn care. We enjoyed…
