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Laying It Down For Over 40 Years
Why choose a St. Augustine Floratam grass.
Like other Florida turf types, Floratam is a vigorous, coarse textured St. Augustine grass variety. Stolons of Floratam are large, purplish-red in color with internodes averaging 3 inches in length. Leaf blades are wider and longer than common St. Augustine grass....
Why choose a 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...
Why choose a 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,...
Why choose a 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...
A few 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...
You need to 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...
Happy Independence Day 2021
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...
To maintain control of pests you will need insecticides.
There are plenty of pests wanting to feast on the lawns we work so hard to keep beautiful. Common lawn pests, especially during the warmer months, include Chinch Bugs, Sod Webworms and Armyworms. Insecticides can help keep these bugs at bay. Call 407-892-3400 to speak...
To maintain 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...