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Tackling Summer Pests: What to Look For
Pest prevention and eradication is easier when you know what to expect and how to identify insect damage. Get familiar with Florida’s common summer landscape pests and know how to spot them. Then you can correctly identify problems and apply appropriate controls.
Landscape Plants That Love the Heat
Although the Florida summer may limit planting options, there are still a plethora of heat-loving plants that you can incorporate into your landscaping this month. Consider annuals for sunny and shady spots, and warm-weather bulbs that will offer stunning blooms throughout the summer season.
Heat-Loving Plants for Your Vegetable Garden
It’s not too late to add to your spring vegetable garden before summer hits. This month, plant okra, southern peas, and swiss chard in North and Central Florida and hot peppers and tropical spinach in South Florida. Sweet potatoes and herbs can be planted throughout the state.
Start a Pollinator Garden
Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators play a critical role in the production of fruits, vegetables, and nuts we eat on a daily basis. Provide shelter and food for these crucial insects and animals by creating a pollinator garden.
Spruce Up Your Spring Landscaping with These Shrubs
Shrubs can create unity across a landscape, serve as barriers or borders, or provide visual appeal with seasonal color or as a specimen plant. When choosing shrubs, consider their purpose and your climate. Pay attention to light requirements, eventual height and width, soil type, and hardiness.
Your April Watering Guide
The rising temperatures of spring mean that lawns and landscaping plants need more water than in winter, but the lack of daily summer rains can make this a challenge. Make a plan to provide your landscaping with the right amount of water this month.
How to Care for Your Roses in April
Care for your roses in April with proper planting techniques, constant grooming, plenty of water, and regular fertilizing. Inspect your garden for pests and diseases and take appropriate steps to control these issues. Follow these guidelines to enjoy a thriving garden!
Say Goodbye to Fire Ants in Your Lawn
Fire ants are a common problem for Florida homeowners. Manage this pest population by correctly identifying the species and implementing smart control methods like broadcast bait applications and individual mound treatments. Encourage biological controls and take simple steps to prevent turfgrass damage.
5 Ways to Prep for Mowing Season
With mowing season fast approaching, it’s time to prepare your lawn care necessities. Service your lawn mower and other property maintenance tools, stock up on consumables for the equipment, and gather the necessary accessories to stay safe and comfortable while working.
Get Smart About Spring Bugs
Although Florida springtime brings warmth, colors, and new growth, it is also the time when seasonal insects appear. Learn how to identify different pests and how to discourage their presence so that you can manage them effectively and enjoy the beautiful aspects of the season.