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Category Archives for "Lawn Care Tips"

0 Aerate Your Lawn How and Why

Skip Orth:Hi. This is Skip Orth with Father and Son Pest and Lawn Solutions. Today, I’m going to be talking about aerating. This is an aerator. Now, there’s different types of aerators. This particular aerator is what’s known as a core aerator. The reason is called a core aerator is because the tines are hollow. […]

0 Emerald Coast Choosing a Turf Grass That Works For You

Skip:Hi, this is Skip Orth with Father and Son Pest and Lawn Solutions, and today what we’re going to be doing is talking about different types of grass. We happen to be standing in a field that’s right next to our office, and in this field, we have several different types of grass, and we’re […]

0 Analog Sprinkler Timer How to Program

Skip Orth:Hi, this is Skip Orth again with Father and Son Pest and Lawn Solutions. And today I want to talk about how to set an analog sprinkler timer. A lot of people come to the Emerald Coast and they never had a sprinkler system before. Florida has a great natural resource here called our […]

0 Father and Son Pest and Lawn Solutions- Where it all began

Skip Orth:Hi, this is Skip with Father and Son Pest and Lawn Solutions.Buddy Orth:I’m Buddy Orth with Father and Son Pest and Lawn Solutions. Skip Orth:And today what we’re going to do is we’re just going to take a little journey down memory lane. A lot of people ask us is Father and Son the […]

0 Quick fix! How to repair a small leak in a PVC pipe

Hi, this is Skip with Father and Son Pest and Lawn Solutions. And today what I’d like to talk to you about is how to repair a small leak or nick in an irrigation pipe. So what happens a lot of times is, especially if you have like an index irrigation system and you have […]

0 How to apply granular fertilizer

Hi, this is Skip with Father and Son Pest and Law Solutions. Today, we’re going to talk about how to properly apply fertilizer to your lawn. I get asked the question many times, “How do I apply fertilizer to my lawn? What setting do I put my spreader on? How many pounds of fertilizer should […]

0 How to patch in a new piece of sod

This is Skip Orth with Father and Son Pest and Lawn Solutions. And today what we’re going to demonstrate is how to patch in a piece of sod into an area of your lawn that perhaps has declined. As you go through this growing season, different things happen to areas of the lawn, and it’s […]

0 Turf Destroying Insects

Ewww a bug!You may have noticed that Florida has its fair share of bugs. They all have their food preferences; some like to feast on wood, some on humans and animals but the ones we will be going over in this article are those that have a target set on your grass! Most insect turf […]

The Emerald Coast is one of the hardest places in the country to maintain a nice lawn! The recent availability of Zoysia sod to our area is a huge opportunity for anyone who has been wanting a “trophy lawn” but has been unable to get it with centipede or St. Augustine. Although zoysia is not […]

Quite often when I inspect a sick lawn for the first time and ask the home owner to explain his maintenance practices over the past years, I hear something like this, ‘Well I put down (major brand fertilizer) four times a year just like it recommended and watered every day for 15 minutes a zone […]

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DJ and everyone at Father and Sons have been great. I occasionally forget to open my gate before they show up. They are good about calling and scheduling a follow up to do the back yard! I love my yard again and I'm looking forward to seeing it green and weed free again this spring!

Kyle Eickhoff

17:39 21 Jan 20

I put down over 16 pallets of Zoysia in my back yard in 2017. Wanting to make sure I had the best results, I hired a pest/lawn service to keep it fertilized and weed free. I signed a one year contract and was very dissatisfied with the service I received from that company. My weed free beautiful yard, was not beautiful and weed free. I called Father and Sons to see if they were any better. After just 3 months of service, my yard was weed free again and starting to look much healthier. I can not wait until Spring to see how it comes back. They are worth every penny. The staff is always friendly and helpful. Wish I had started with Father and Sons.

Sharon Kennedy

17:42 20 Jan 20

DJ and Tyler came out to treat my lawn today. They were so friendly and professional! DJ immediately asked if I was happy with my service, and we chatted about different kinds of native mushrooms. Very knowledgeable and courteous customer care from these guys! I've been using Father and Son since last summer. They give you a call to let you know they are coming, and try to speak with you in person to address any issues you might be having. Great company!

C Mevster

17:40 20 Jan 20

We have been with Father & Son for over 7 years and are amazed how beautiful they keep our lawn. They text or call so we know when they are coming and they always arrive with a smile and a good morning /afternoon which ever it may be... We highly recommend them to take your lawn from unpleasant to beautiful. call today and soon you will have the beautiful lawn you always wanted. They also take the time to answer any question you may have.

Maggie Irovando

20:25 17 Jan 20

We have used Father and Son for over a year, initially while living in Gulf Breeze and when we moved to Pensacola, we sadly had to give them up. We were pleased that they started servicing this area and immediately called to start with them again. They do a wonderful job, explaining exactly what they are treating for, and what we can do to establish a good, healthy lawn. They ALWAYS call the evening before, and the day of their visits to ensure we keep our dogs in. They also have been very responsive to any concerns that we have had. Thanks!!

Stephen

16:27 11 Dec 19

Maintaining a healthy lawn in Florida has been challenging. We have tried several companies and the only one with great results has been Father and Son Landscape. When we had some type of lawn virus, they took a sample of our sod to UWF Agriculture department and a local lab to have it tested and ensure the best treatment They go out of their way to resolve any tough lawn issues and set the bar for customer service. We give them the highest recommendation and only regret not having found them sooner.

Maria Vigodsky

18:44 02 Aug 19

I could see a wonderful improvement in my lawn after the first 2 applications. A lot less weeds and areas that were declining are filling in beautifully. My neighbors have commented on how nice my lawn is looking this year. Thank you!

Lisa Taylor

15:12 31 Jul 19

Our family moved to an older home that had a terrible yard. Not only was there no grass in large spots, due to fungus, our neighbor said that the past owners had major problems with mole crickets. Yikes! We replanted most of the yard with sod. (It's a HUGE yard, so we were hoping that some of the grass would naturally fill in and would save us on purchasing sod for the entire yard.) Anyway, I called Father and Son Landscape to give me an estimate. I had seen them working on my neighbor's yard, and I liked what I saw. They were diligent to spray the entire yard and spent time working his yard, which looked great! They gave me a fair price, so I hired them 5 months ago. Boy, am I glad that I did! In just a short time, my yard looks fabulous! That sod spread and my yard is one solid green, gorgeous spread. No more mole crickets or weeds, for that matter. I am so thankful I choose Father and Son.

Janet Mayberry

13:43 30 Jul 19

Very good results! Our lawn had gotten in very bad shape due to bugs, weeds, etc. After 2 - 3 months, the improvement was already notable; and after 5 months, and incredible difference! The book on lawn care and problems, written by Skip, is what convinced us to give them a try. We've only had a couple of issues. The very first month, they scheduled us for service on the ONE DAY of the week that we told them to avoid! And a couple of times after that, it seemed that there was little communication between the office and the service techs re: timing of visits, instructions re: dog, and getting a 2nd phone number to the techs so they could still contact us when the primary number (me) was unavailable. Also, the service is just a little on the pricey side -- $100 per month. I would think that offering an option for some discount on a multi month contract would be an option. We will possibly discontinue service after the lawn is nice and established. It was just beyond our ability to get under control, but should be manageable once established. Ken

Kenneth Spivey

16:25 23 Jul 19

We called Father & Sons out of desperation. Unfortunately, the store-bought weed killer practically killed our St. Augustine and the weed infestation was getting out of control. Add to it the fire ants and mole crickets, we were at our wits end. After hearing about our troubles, a friend of ours suggested F&S. He raved about the results to his yard so we gave it a try. We couldn’t be happier. The St. Augustine is making a tremendous recovery with no sign of ants and crickets. The dollar weed is completely gone! We even had sod laid in the backyard this spring and it looks amazing. Bottom line, let the experts do it. Definitely recommend.

Elizabeth Darby

21:38 22 Jul 19

My lawn was overtaken with clover weeds and I had several dead spots where the grass wouldn’t grow. It was an eye sore to say the least. A friend of mine suggested that I contact Father And Son. After meeting with them, we decided to go with their monthly service where they come out and apply insecticide, fertilizer, and weed control to my lawn. I wish I had taken before and after pictures to show how much better my yard looks now. I am a very satisfied customer and I would definitely continue to use their services.

Edwina Freeman

20:33 20 Jul 19

We have been with Father and Sons now about two years—and the front and back yards are looking amazing! We had a trouble lawn-weeds, pine trees and lack of SUN! Finally now it is looking healthy and lots of SUN—trees removed and monthly treatments have made it finally GREAT! We lived in New Mexico and grew grass—we had a challenge here in Florida—mole crickets were NOT our lawns friend! Our lawn is now looking the best it has been since we have moved back to FL in 15’—

Lon Duncan

14:18 10 Jul 19

I have seen a significant difference in one month of using the lawn treatment care services. Grass was more vibrant looking and weeds are starting to be gone. And NO more Dolly weeds. Yeah! Thank you for your consult, education and improving the over all look of our lawn. I will post before and after pictures at the end of summer one we have a couple more months of treatment. Thank you Blaine and David.

Amy OKeefe

15:18 08 Jul 19

I have been a customer for more than a year. Our lawn was in rough shape when we moved in. Lots of weeds and pests. Today I have a great looking lawn because of the service they provide. Each crew has been professional, friendly, and always answered my questions. Very happy with this company and strongly recommend to others considering lawn maintenance. Great job by everyone!

Dale Baker

13:30 18 Jun 19

Professional and personable! John, the lawn tech, adjusts the monthly treatment according to weather, pests, weeds, etc. He even brings my horses carrots!!! Father and Son Lawn Care provide professional and knowledgeable service! What I call "REAL" customer service! Thank you!

L Carver

20:23 07 Jun 19

We have had Father & Son Lawn Service for several months, and really appreciate the excellent job they have done. Today we had the pest control service come out and take care of issues with the BUGS!!! Not only has the office and lawn service been great, but now the pest control guy came out with great news, hard work and great service to help us. Thanks Father and Son. You have a great team working for us and appreciate all the good work. Jim & Janie

James White

16:41 17 May 19

I am very impressed with Father and Son Pest Control.. From the first consultation that was very detailed and honest, to every visit made by the lawn technician giving me detailed notes about issues that I need to address such as Mole Control or Aeration, how to maintain my lawn and pointers on how to address drainage issues. This company is nothing but Great and I highly recommend them.

Mark Anderson

02:45 14 May 19

I have been with Father and son for about 3-4 years. They were doing an excellent job then something happened. So first and foremost I want to say they have the best customer service ever!! They came out and listened attentively with kindness and patients to my venting concerns and complaints. Secondly they offered to take that extra step,go that extra mile to insure my complete satisfaction and a remedy to the situation. . Thirdly they responded with a quickness. This company in my opinion stands behind their word and gives excellent service. I recommend this company to anyone!! Thank You Father and son Pest and Lawn solutions!

deborah jones

16:33 10 May 19

If you are having Lawn issues, this company does a really great job of diagnosing the issue & putting together a treatment plan! They are really informative & takes the time to explain everything going on with you lawn & soil . After a Treatment always leaves a hang tag on you door keeping you informed of what they did that visit! I would highly recommend Father & Son Pest & Lawn Solutions.. *****

Phyllis Johnson

18:01 02 May 19

We have been with Father & Son for 2 1/2 months and the have seen great results already. John is very professional and explains everything he is doing and answers all my questions. The monthly newsletter is very helpful too. We finally found a company that doesn’t make us feel we are throwing our money away.

cabezadecalabaza1

00:54 23 Apr 19

Skip and his team are the most knowledgeable and helpful lawn care company I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Every time I have a question about my lawn they always have the answer that solves my problems. Steve Clark

Steve Clark

08:10 19 Apr 19

Whatever they do keeps my lawn looking the best on the block!

Daniel Weber

14:55 12 Apr 19

Julie and I trust our lawn to Father and Son. Not only do we have one of the healthiest lawns in the neighborhood; but our Service Technicians are always happy to take time to look at the yard with us, assess and comment on areas where we are concerned, explain what is happening, and describe the actions that both they are going to take and the actions that we should take to address the situation. Outstanding Customer Service, Outstanding Results. Thank You, Father And Son.

Josh Brooks

12:42 27 Mar 19

Very knowledgeable and professional people with an owner who is customer focused. John, who has done my first 2 lawn treatments, was prompt, took the time to explain things to me, and was very professional. I asked quite a few questions and he answered them all. He was very accommodating and cares about doing an outstanding job. My lawn is looking so much better after just 2 treatments.

Betsey Duplin

01:17 18 Mar 19

John is an excellent representative of your company. This is the second time that you have been out and the lawn looks so much better after 1 visit. Your company is doing great!! Very happy!!

Alan Gentry

21:21 08 Mar 19

I’m SO happy with the progress our yard has made in less than a year! We used this property as a rental for several years, and the yard showed the neglect. But after working with Father and Son, we can see the light at the end of the tunnel, and saved us thousands if we would have Went the re sod route. They are always willing to answer my questions, and listen to my concerns. I couldn’t be happier.

Renee

19:26 04 Dec 18

Their service is great! They are always prompt to attend to any concerns we’ve had. Our yard has never looked better!

Shelia Clackum

01:33 22 Nov 18

I was very pleased with the helpfulness and expertise when I got my estimate from Buddy. He explained everything very clearly and answered all my questions. My first lawn service was soon after my estimate and now I can't wait to get my yard back.

Rhoda Kresmery

00:29 30 Oct 18

Shannon is awesome. Called about some scheduling concerns and she had a crew servicing my lawn the same day. Her customer service is first class in every way. Glad I called. Dave and Blaine have been servicing my lawn this year and it has definitely improved. These guys treat my yard as if it were their own. They work hard no matter what the heat index is. They are extremely knowledgeable and have great customer service skills. I can’t thank them enough.

wm461

15:56 12 Oct 18

I have used Father & Son Landscape for my lawn for several years now. I would first like to say that it’s not easy growing and maintaining grass in our area. My service started when during a drought several years ago my sprinkler system crashed, I lost a good bit of my nice lawn, and then the weeds came in. When I could no longer control the weeds and get my lawn back to how it once looked I tried to get help from another popular lawncare company where sadly my lawn continued to decline. I had been hearing good things about Father & Son Landscaping so I spoke with the owner Skip and made an apt. for him to come out and analyze my lawn. He made a plan for my lawn and has never let me down. My lawn came back and it’s looking better now then it has in a long time. I highly recommend this company. If you have any concerns they are quick to respond. I would like to thank John and his team today for my service, they went the extra mile and are very knowledgeable in what they are doing. Thank You

marie sweatt

16:43 04 Oct 18

I have had Father and Son for many years and I am thoroughly pleased with their services and results. I have had people stop me outside and ask me who I use because my lawn looks great. I couldn't be more pleased and highly recommend them.

Bob Lupola

13:01 26 Sep 18

Father and Son has made my lawn look great. They also educate me about what is causing problems and what I can do about it. My yard is healthy and lush. Technicians also are very polite and respectful. Would highly recommend them to anyone looking for quality lawn service.

Robin Duvall

13:32 24 Sep 18

Living in Florida brings a constant struggle to maintaining a beautiful yard year round. We moved into our new home and we determined to care for it ourselves. Well- it didn’t take long for the mole crickets, fungus, and creepy crawly pests to arrive and ruin our beautiful new yard. We interviewed a few lawn control companies ( and have used quite a few others in the past and were dissatisfied) - and chose Father and Son Landscaping. They did such a great job bringing our lawn back to life. They manage our sprinkler system, bushes, and grass. I love driving home and admiring our beautiful, healthy grass and shrubs!!! This is a great company and I love the guys that visit our home every month. They Are also very respectful of my dog and make sure that I know when they arrive! Thank you Father and Son!!!

Paul Quinlan

00:17 21 Sep 18

I have had Father and Son for many years and I am thoroughly pleased with there services and results. I have had people stop me outside and ask me who I use because my lawn looks great. I couldn't be more please and highly recommend them.

Bob Lupola

21:15 20 Sep 18

I use Father and Son Landscape for the care and maintenance f my lawn and home, inside and out. My lawn has so improved and I no longer have pest problems in or outside of my home. The staff is always polite, professional and friendly. I highly recommend them for their outstanding service and reasonable pies.

Sarah Keating

15:18 20 Sep 18

The service is outstanding. I would recommend to everyone in my community. Always very professional and kind. Thank you so much.

Vincent Woodbury

13:02 19 Sep 18

Bob spent a good deal of time with me listening to my concerns, observing my problem areas, and giving me advice. I just started the service Saturday, 15 Sep 2018, so I cannot rate the results yet. I did have some questions after Bob had left so I called the office. Shannon got back with me promptly and ensured all of my questions were answered. I look forward to seeing my yard's improvement.

William Harper

02:23 18 Sep 18

Shannon is awesome. Called about some scheduling concerns and she had a crew servicing my lawn the same day. Her customer service is first class in every way. Glad I called.

wm461

19:42 17 Sep 18

William Harper

15:26 17 Sep 18

The Holley By The Sea crew is excellent always very professional and friendly. They do something that's very unusual these days...they listen to their customers needs and concerns. We would never use anyone else.

Greg Thomas

15:27 13 Sep 18

I have been trying to get a decent lawn for more than 5 years I called Father and Son back in March and can proudly say great choice my lawn looks awesome I’m very happy with father and son the crews are very respectful and knowledgeable along with being very nice customer service is great along they people helping you with your needs they are just good hard working folks thank you Father and Son and everyone working for you. I’m a very happy customer with a great looking yard

Nicholas Crimi

21:06 12 Sep 18

Great customer service. Buddy and Shannon are responsive, professional, and courteous. Great job!

Eugene Belmain

16:25 12 Sep 18

Very nice and prompt. Far price for pest control treatment. I would definitely recommend them.

Traci Thomas

14:47 12 Sep 18

My lawn looks great thanks to father and son! These guys are awesome. Keep up the good work

Stacey Jannetty

16:11 10 Sep 18

If I could give them 6 stars I would! I really wish I would have taken a photo of my yard of before and after they started treating it!!! Where there was nothing but weeds is now green with grass. Its saving my back AND my weekends; no more pulling weeds!!!

Carrie Mcclure

14:53 08 Sep 18

This company is A++++ They turned my lawn of dirt into a lush lawn again. Thank you!!!!!

Amy Bishop

14:51 08 Sep 18

Our yard has never looked better! Worth every penny to not have to guess at fertilizer or pesticide applications!

Elise Chisholm

19:15 06 Sep 18

Highly knowledgeable lawn care technicians who treat your yard like their own! The best around!

Tyler Parmer

18:37 06 Sep 18

Hands down the best in the area. Keeping in mind that grass isn’t even supposed to grow in our area(research it) and that you can’t please everyone(especially those who are unaware of certain facts), this man’s company is leaps and bounds ahead of others like TruGreen. You get what you pay for, like everything of course, and Skip is the best.

Kyler Glassman

13:34 30 Jul 18

Highly recommended local lawn care and maintenance experts. Skip and his technicians are the best in area to keep your lawn healthy. They also provide FREE lawn consultation.

Ba Va

21:24 01 Sep 17

Reliable and very easy to work with!

Michael Tobias

06:21 11 May 17

Excellent job!! Brought back my grass after I killed half of it. Ugh. It's stronger than it's ever been. These guys are great!! I couldn't be more satisfied! I highly recommend them.

deborah jones

15:42 19 Jul 16

If you're looking for the best lawn care specialist then these are the guys to have. All of them are extremely professional and actually take pride in what they do. I didn't catch the name of the 2 gentlemen that sprayed the first time but I've never had a lawn service so polite that they seem to actually enjoy what they do.I hired them this season to get my grass looking good for the summer and I'm glad I did. I had a bunch of weeds after putting sod down last year. I had tried weed killers from Lowe's and the dollar weeds just laughed at me and got worse. So I finally decided to call and see how well they could handle it ( I honestly didn't have high hopes that anyone could kill them before summer). Well after their 1st spray the very next day the damn things were already yellow and dying. By the time they came the following week my grass looked amazing and dollar free. They do such a good job my mom & dad, brother and grandparents all have them now. So if your tired of throwing money away with Tru green and other ones I highly recommend giving Father and Son a try.

Maverick Williams

13:50 02 Apr 16

Perfect example of a business owner that truly cares about his clients. 5 stars isn't enough. My yard hadn't been cared for in a couple of years and was in terrible shape. I had several other lawn companies come out and they all said it couldn't be saved and that I would need all new sod. Skip was recommended to me by a couple of people so I called him and he came out to give me an estimate on laying new sod. Which would of cost several thousand dollars. After checking my lawn he explained that he could save my grass if I would follow his watering instructions. My yard looks so much better and it's only been a few months. I was ready to drop several thousand dollars but Skips honesty and knowledge kept that from happening! Huge Father and Son Landscaping fan!

Nathan Swafford

14:27 28 Oct 15

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