Irrigation Recommendations

Irrigation Recommendations

Water Recommendations for Fall 2023 Here are our water recommendations for Fall 2023. These rates are minutes per zone based on watering twice per week. Rotating Heads Stationary Heads Full Sun Lawns 60 40 Light Shade Lawns 45 30 Heavy Shade Lawns 30 20    ...
Irrigation of Lawn

Irrigation of Lawn

Your irrigation system should be checked periodically throughout the year to ensure proper coverage, pressure, and overall effectiveness. We cannot stress enough how vital irrigation is to the success of your lawn. For sprinkler repair, contact Terry Futch at...
Mowing of Lawn

Mowing of Lawn

For best results, a St. Augustine lawn should be 4″ AFTER it is cut. Cutting the grass at a higher level will allow the grass to grow thicker and help keep weeds out. Cutting St. Augustine grass too low can lead to stress spots and weed infestation. It is also...
Soil Replenishment

Soil Replenishment

Some lawns may have hot spots or low spots that tend to stress or fill in with weeds. This is normally due to natural erosion that takes place every year because of the rainfall we receive. Adding Miracle Gro Nutrient rich top soil in these spots will help these areas...
Sunlight / Shade

Sunlight / Shade

The more sunlight a lawn has, the thicker it will be. If you have trees, it is important to keep branches trimmed at a nice canopy in order to allow sufficient sunlight on the grass. The more shade a lawn has, the thinner it will most likely be, especially during the...
Sodding of St. Augustine Turf

Sodding of St. Augustine Turf

It is best to sod March 15 – April 30, or October 15 – November 15. When sodding, it is important to consider the type of St. Augustine grass you will need. For full sun areas, Floratam will work best. For shaded areas, Seville will work best. Additional...
Tips for Shrubs

Tips for Shrubs

– Irrigation of shrubs is normally half of what you would do for your lawn. – It is best to trim plants after they complete the blooming process. – It is best to plant or transplant most shrubs March through May. – Check plants under trees...