Simple Ways to Prevent Snakes Here in Florida, snakes are a very common problem. From garden snakes to water snakes, they just seem to be everywhere. Snakes are very dangerous, and they’re not to be taken lightly, however, there are a few ways that you can help to prevent snakes from coming around your home […]
How to Prepare Your Yard for a Hurricane: Living in Florida, extreme weather like tropical storms and hurricanes isn’t too out of the ordinary. But with the massive amount of wind, rain, and debris that will be attacking not only your house, but your yard as well, it can be hard to know how to […]
Common Lawn Pests and How to Get Rid of Them: Florida’s hot humid weather is a breeding ground for lots of different bugs, insects, and pests. It may be overwhelming trying to figure out: Are these bugs bad for my lawn? What kind of bugs are they? How do I get rid of them? Here’s […]
How to Care for Your Lawn During Drought: Everyone knows that summertime in Florida is a killer. And with the hot temperatures and little rainfall, you may be considering cutting back on your watering. We know every bit of water is precious, and you don’t want to waste it, but there are ways to conserve […]
We often get asked which is better for your lawn: bagging or mulching your grass clippings? If at all possible, you should be mulching your clippings. The clippings add vital nutrients back into the soil that they may not otherwise get. By mulching your clippings, your grass is receiving 25% of the total nutrients it […]
If you’re new to gardening you may be wondering: What’s the difference between an Annual and a Perennial? The simplest answer is that an Annual will only bloom during the spring and summer months then die off, while a Perennial will continue to grow year after year even after being dormant in the winter. Most […]
Did you know that June is National Safety Month? This not only applies to people, but plants and animals as well. Everyone knows that Florida’s summers are scorching hot, and while we think about keeping our bodies hydrated, we often forget to think about the well being of our plants as well. Plants need added […]
If you’re having a problem with deer munching away on all of your new plants, there’s a reason for that. You probably don’t have deer resistant plants in your garden, which is a big problem! While deer aren’t very picky about where and when they eat, there are certain types of plants that they tend […]
Anyone who has lived in Florida long enough knows that living in the Sunshine State comes with up-close and personal encounters with wildlife, whether that means ospreys, alligators, and geese, or yes: snakes. Most of the snakes that you’ll come across in your personal garden are harmless, but not all. This is why it is […]
Water is our most valuable resource, and unfortunately it is a resource that is gradually starting to diminish. Drought, overuse and contamination are leaving our water sources depleted of useful water. This is happening all over the United States, including Florida. There are some experts who predict that before long, South Florida will be entirely […]