South Florida homeowners often pride themselves on thick, green lawns, but pet owners may wonder if the chemicals used to achieve a perfect lawn could harm their dogs. In recent years, scientists and veterinarians have investigated whether exposure to lawn care chemicals is linked to ...
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If you’re a Palm Beach County homeowner, you’ve probably heard about the summer fertilizer ban targeting nitrogen and phosphorus. Don’t worry – keeping your lawn healthy during the ban is absolutely doable. In this friendly guide, we’ll chat about when the ban starts and ends, ...
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Grubs, the larvae of various beetles, can wreak havoc on your lawn by feeding on grass roots, leading to brown patches and weakened turf. For homeowners in South Florida, dealing with grubs effectively requires knowing the optimal time for treatment. This helpful guide will explain when and how to treat for grubs in South Florida.
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Bermudagrass is a stalwart of Southern lawns, sports fields, and golf courses. In Florida, bermuda grass (often just called “Bermuda”) can be both a blessing and a curse – it’s extremely hardy and thrives in our heat and sun, but it also demands higher maintenance ...
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Florida homeowners are increasingly turning to zoysiagrass for its lush, carpet-like lawn appearance. Zoysia is a warm-season grass known for its dense growth and fine to medium leaf texture, giving a manicured look to the landscape. When well-maintained, a zoysia lawn can be “a verdant ...
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As we head into May, it’s time to gear up against one of South Florida’s most pesky lawn invaders: grubs. These sneaky little critters—actually beetle larvae—are notorious for quietly feasting underground, turning your once stunning lawn into a patchy disaster. If you don’t stay ahead ...
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Installing new sod in your yard is an exciting way to get an “instant lawn,” but keeping that sod alive and thriving requires proper watering from day one. In South Florida’s climate, newly laid St. Augustine, Zoysia, or Bermuda sod will quickly wilt or die ...
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South Florida, especially Palm Beach County, is famous for its beautiful, lush lawns. However, maintaining that perfect green carpet isn’t always easy, thanks to persistent fungal diseases that thrive in our tropical climate. If you’re noticing patches, discoloration, or other troubling signs in your lawn, ...
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A lush front yard of Scotts ProVista St. Augustinegrass, showcasing its dense, weed-free, dark green turf. Scotts ProVista St. Augustinegrass is a game-changing cultivar that brings something truly unique to Florida lawns: half the mowing and complete weed control with Roundup® (glyphosate). Launched around 2019 ...
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CitraBlue is an exciting new St. Augustinegrass cultivar, released in 2018 by the University of Florida, that is quickly making a name for itself in the world of Florida lawns. As its name hints, this grass boasts a distinctive blue-green color that sets it apart ...
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