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Watering, Mowing & Cultural Practices

The Syringe Technique: How to Cool Your Florida Lawn During a Heatwave

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Floridist

/ July 19, 2026

When a South Florida heatwave settles in and the afternoon index climbs past 95°F, you can almost watch your lawn flinch. The blades fold in on themselves, the color fades to a dull blue-gray, and footprints linger long after you’ve walked across the yard. That’s ...

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When to Mow New Sod in South Florida: A Complete Guide for St. Augustine, Zoysia, and Bermuda

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Floridist

/ March 17, 2026

So the pallet arrived, the crew laid everything out, and now you have a lawn that looks genuinely great. Like, suspiciously great. Green, thick, even — exactly what you paid for. And now you’re standing there thinking: when do I mow this thing — and ...

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12 Popular Lawn Care Myths That Could Be Doing More Harm Than Good

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Floridist

/ March 14, 2026

Most lawn care advice out there wasn’t written with South Florida in mind — and it shows. The watering schedules, the fertilizer timing, the mowing recommendations — they’re built around places with real winters, cooler summers, and soil that actually holds nutrients. Here, we’re working ...

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How to Fix (and Prevent) Dog Damage on Your Florida Lawn

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Floridist

/ March 9, 2026

If you have a dog, you already know the tradeoff. You love your pet. You also love your lawn. And at some point, you’ve stood in your backyard staring at a brown, matted, dug-up patch of grass wondering if you can have both. Good news: ...

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Recommended Mowing Heights for Florida Turfgrasses

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Floridist

/ February 27, 2026

Your mower deck setting might be the single most important decision you make for your lawn. Cut too low and you’re scalping the turf, inviting weeds, and stressing the root system right when Florida’s heat demands the opposite. Cut too high and you’re encouraging thatch, ...

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Best Mowing Practices for Florida Lawns (St. Augustine, Bermuda & Zoysia)

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Floridist

/ June 25, 2025

Maintaining a healthy lawn in Florida’s climate starts with proper mowing. Warm-season grasses like St. Augustine, bermuda, and zoysia thrive in our heat and humidity, but they have different growth habits and care needs. Whether you’re a homeowner tending the yard, a property manager overseeing ...

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When to Water Your Lawn in Florida

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Floridist

/ June 18, 2025

When to Water Your Lawn in Florida: Month-by-Month Schedules for Established Lawns Watering an established lawn in South Florida isn’t something you set once and forget. The difference between a January week and a July week — in temperature, humidity, evaporation, and rainfall — is ...

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Protecting Your Florida Lawn During Periods of Severe Drought

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/ March 27, 2025

As of March 18, 2025, Palm Beach County is grappling with “extreme drought,” the third level of severity on a five-tier scale. This classification indicates a significant moisture deficit, adversely affecting agriculture, water resources, and daily life. Since November 1, 2024, the region has received ...

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