Are Irrigation Systems Safe In Winter?

Education, Irrigation, Lawn Care & Maintenance

There are a large number of people in our area who invest in irrigation systems. Since our summers are so hot, it can become a full-time job to keep your lawn and landscaping from dying with the strong sun and hot days. Irrigation systems are a helpful tool to ensure that your lawn is being watered at the correct time while following the irrigation rules of your local area. You can set a schedule and then leave it be until it needs to be updated. Although irrigation systems can be helpful during the summer due to the extreme heat, it is important to take the necessary precautions to ensure that your systems do not become damaged during the winter months.

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.

Should I Water My Lawn This Winter?

Education, Irrigation, Lawn Care & Maintenance, Weather

We live in an interesting climate where we don’t experience severe winter temperatures like other areas of the country do. Even though we don’t have frigid temperatures the entire winter, we still need to adjust the way we water and care for our lawns. The grass in our area typically grows more slowly from October to March. In fact, many lawns may begin to appear yellow and brown. Your grass is not dead if this happens. It has simply become dormant for the winter and will go back to the beautiful green shade come spring.

Are You Looking Forward to Florida Snow?

Education, Irrigation, Lawn Care & Maintenance, Weather, Wildlife & Lawns

The heat of summer is a thing of the past. Are you looking forward to Florida snow? If you are a homeowner with a yard, you may not be. We aren’t talking about the powdery stuff that falls from the sky. We mean the perennial wildflower, the pusley, that spreads with abandon in the cooler, drier fall and winter of Central and Southern Florida. It’s low-lying white, light purple, or pinkish flowers resemble a dusting of snow on your lawn, hence the name. While it may not bother some, many owners of carefully cultivated lawns consider it a pesky weed. Let’s take a closer look at this Florida “snow.”