Proper fertilization is a major factor in keeping any lawn healthy. However, there is a lot of misinformation regarding what kind of fertilizer to use. Many times, when I am consulting with a home owner regarding their declining lawn, I ask what type of fertilizer they have been using. 99% of the time they will […]
Read MoreSabal palms are a staple of Florida landscapes, being quite an attractive tree with their tall trunks and wispy fronds swaying in the breeze, creating a tropical feel anywhere they are planted. They are hardy palms and with proper care and maintenance can be the star of your landscape show. Native to the southern United States, […]
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Winterizer is a specially blended fertilizer that is high in potassium with little or no nitrogen. Potassium stimulates root growth and roots are where the lawn stores energy it will use in the spring when it comes out of dormancy. Some fertilizers sold in big box stores, even though they are advertised as “winterizers” are formulated […]
Read MoreThere are three processes we will be going over for establishing a lawn along the Emerald Coast; seeding, plugging and sodding. Each way has its different challenges and benefits. Our goal is to help you decide which one fits your needs! I frequently get asked about establishing a lawn or filling in bare spots with grass […]
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Poa Annua (pronounced poh anuh) is a winter grass that emerges in the spring. It is a cool season grass that only lasts a couple months and dies out once the temperature gets above 80 degrees. Poa Annua is difficult to control with pre-emergent or post emergent weed treatments as there are few products available […]
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After installing new sod there are a few things that are necessary in order to assure it gets established and thrives. WATER. Water is the most important element for new sod! When sod is harvested, 80%-90% of the root system is cut away so it has a very limited ability to absorb water. If the […]
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To be successful at killing weeds in your lawn but there are two important keys to be aware of. 1. Choosing the correct herbicide, because no one herbicide kills all types of weeds and 2. Correctly applying the herbicide. If the incorrect amount of herbicide is applied, or its applied only once when it’s necessary […]
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1. Treat weeds and patch in dead areas of your lawn with sod. If you haven’t been as diligent as you should have been at keeping up the condition of your lawn, some areas may have declined. It’s not necessary to re-sod your entire lawn if only a few areas are bare. Sod can be […]
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Soil temperature plays a vital role in the ability of grass to absorb nutrients. Applying spring fertilizer too early, before the temperature of the ground reaches 80° allows much of the fertilizer to travel past the root zone without ever being absorbed and utilized by the grass. It’s like dumping three quarters of the bag of […]
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Some types of grass are more shade tolerant than others but all need a minimum amount of direct sunlight to be healthy. St. Augustine and Zoysia are the two most shade tolerant varieties of grass but they still need an average of 4-6 hours of direct sunlight to thrive. Newly planted sod needs even more […]
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