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What is Tifway 419 Bermuda grass.
Tifway 419 Bermuda grass Characteristics: Dark green color Medium texture and high shoot density Excellent wear tolerance Drought and salt tolerance Establishes quickly Rapid growth – competitive against weeds Poor shade tolerance- full sun Requires frequent mowing to...
What is Celebration Bermuda grass.
Celebration Bermuda grass is the result of over 10 years of development by Australia’s most accomplished turfgrass breeder and green keeper, Rod Riley. Since 1960, Mr. Riley’s turf grasses have set new standards for Bermuda grass in Australia, Asia and the U.S. Now,...
What is JaMur Zoysia grass.
If there were ever a single turf grass cultivar that every homeowner and landscape professional should be considering, JaMur Zoysia grass is the one. In fact, JaMur is considered by many to be the most versatile of all of the warm-season turf grass varieties. This...
Some things you need to consider before you make your lawn choice.
Whether you’re planting a new lawn or starting over, you may be surprised to find that you have options when it comes to choosing your grass. However, there are a few factors you should consider before you make your choice. For example, you’ll have to think about the...
Happy Independence Day 2023
4th Of July is a great day for our country, and we salute the people whose sacrifices have made this possible. Just a token of thanks to paying homage to their sacrifices and make them feel special. Call 407-892-3400 to speak to a sod professional about your specific...
You should let your grass grow higher.
While this may sound contradictory to what we said earlier about mowing your lawn more often, the two tips aren’t actually mutually exclusive. You can adjust the blade height of your lawn mower to cut the grass at a longer length. This height varies based on the...
To maintain your turf nutrition use fertilizers wisely.
Fertilizers help in maintaining the nutritional balance of your lawn. You’ll want to use them sparingly and within state and local fertilizer ordinance guidelines, as too much of a good thing can turn sour. In addition to keeping your lawn well fed, fertilizers may...
You may want to think about switching up your watering schedule.
It’s a good idea to cut back the amount you water your lawn during rainy months. Excess water on turf grass promotes turf disease and insect attack. If you’re not sure your lawn needs water, look at the blades. When your lawn is thirsty, the blades of grass will fold...
Should you really mow your sod frequently?
As we all know, it rains almost every afternoon during a Florida summer. All of this extra water will get your grass growing faster than any other time of the year. It becomes important to mow your lawn more frequently in an effort to keep the grass under control....