During the warm summer months, we want our kids to play outside and enjoy the weather but with summer comes Fire Ants; at least for those in the South. These ants carry a powerful sting and can quickly damper any summer fun. So, before beginning the activities you have planned for your family, take some…
Get ready everyone! The next 6 weeks will be the cold weather with the lowest temperatures we will probably see this year! We have already begun to see evidence of cold stress in some lawns and on a few plants. Crabgrass and Bermuda grass have been affected the most. These 2 types of grass do…
Once again, November has brought out the brown patch fungus. During this time of year conditions are perfect for the development of one of Florida’s most damaging turf grass disease’s. Cooling temperatures and a few foggy mornings promote the resurgence of this pathogen that exists in the soil. The only good news is,…
We have all been attacked by sand spurs and they are painful weeds. These little land mines seem to get you when you least expect it. They stick to your socks, shorts, shirts and even bare skin. Sand spurs are annoying should be eliminated from your yard. How can you do this? Let’s looks at…
You want a healthy green lawn. As you stand in front of all the fertilizer options what do you choose? Whats the numbers mean? How much should I put down? There are so many questions where do you get started. We want take a few minutes to give you some info about fertilizer that may…
We’ve all admired a professional lawn, a perfectly manicured baseball field with its deep green, perfectly striped grass. How can you get your lawn to look as good as a major league field? You don’t need to be a professional groundskeeper to have a ‘field of dreams’ in your own yard. Here are 5 steps…