Summer Landscaping Task Roundup – Floralawn https://floralawn.com Central Florida Landscape Maintenance Fri, 12 May 2023 17:43:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.4.12 https://floralawn.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/01/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Summer Landscaping Task Roundup – Floralawn https://floralawn.com 32 32 Summer Landscaping Task Roundup https://floralawn.com/fert-pest/summer-landscaping-task-roundup/ Thu, 08 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://floralawn.com/?p=120702 Proper care and attention to your yard can keep it healthy and beautiful all summer long. In this blog, we discuss essential summer landscaping tasks, including irrigation, weed and pest control, equipment maintenance, and shrub maintenance. Now is also the time to plant annuals, perennials, and vegetables.

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]]> Celebrate Earth Day with Florida Friendly Landscaping https://floralawn.com/fert-pest/celebrate-earth-day-with-florida-friendly-landscaping/ Mon, 24 Apr 2023 18:16:53 +0000 https://floralawn.com/?p=118735 Celebrate Earth Day with a commitment to practicing Florida-Friendly Landscaping. Apply these nine principles to your property to positively impact our state’s natural resources, residents, and wildlife. Plant selection and placement, watering and fertilization practices, pest management, and more are critical in protecting our precious environment.

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]]> Spring Pest Management https://floralawn.com/fert-pest/spring-pest-management/ Sun, 16 Apr 2023 17:51:00 +0000 https://floralawn.com/?p=118732 Warm spring temperatures bring out the birds, flowers, and…pests. Six common insects you may see on your Florida property this season are mosquitoes, ants, termites, bees, wasps, and chinch bugs. We take a look at these insects and what you can do to manage them.

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]]> What is Florida-Friendly Landscaping? https://floralawn.com/fert-pest/what-is-florida-friendly-landscaping/ Wed, 28 Jul 2021 14:49:40 +0000 https://floralawn.com/?p=86607 Implement these Florida-Friendly Landscaping Practices to conserve our state’s natural resources, as well as your time, money, and energy. Plant selection, watering practices, pest management, and more all play key roles in protecting the environment for years to come.

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]]> Fertilizing: What, How, and When https://floralawn.com/fert-pest/fertilizing-what-how-and-when/ Tue, 15 Jun 2021 19:15:07 +0000 https://floralawn.com/?p=85016 Fertilizing is one way to care for your lawn. It supplements the nutrients your soil provides to create a perfectly balanced diet for your turfgrass. Assess what nutrition your lawn is currently getting and choose an appropriate fertilizer accordingly.

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]]> Your April Veggie & Herb Garden Tasks https://floralawn.com/fert-pest/your-april-veggie-herb-garden-tasks/ Mon, 19 Apr 2021 20:59:05 +0000 https://floralawn.com/?p=81371 Growing vegetables and herbs is as rewarding as the results are delicious, but good results require keeping up with the seasonal needs of your plants. This month, give your garden the care it needs to keep those fresh herbs and veggies coming.

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]]> Grasshoppers, Fire Ants, and You https://floralawn.com/fert-pest/grasshoppers-fire-ants-and-you/ Fri, 19 Mar 2021 12:00:52 +0000 https://floralawn.com/?p=79457 Unwelcome pests like the eastern lubber grasshopper and the red imported fire ant can be harmful, destructive, or just plain irritating. Reducing or eliminating them takes intentionality, so read on to take the first step toward effective pest management on your property.

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]]> Florida Spring Pests, Part 2: Get a Handle on Them https://floralawn.com/fert-pest/florida-spring-pests-part-2-get-a-handle-on-them/ Mon, 11 May 2020 19:38:45 +0000 https://floralawn.com/?p=65299 Don’t be controlled by pest control. Employ general treatments to deal with a wide variety of spring pests or use specific methods for handling particular bugs. A little knowledge and a plan for how to protect your home might be all you need.

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]]> Watch for Florida Spring Pests https://floralawn.com/fert-pest/watch-for-florida-spring-pests/ Tue, 26 Mar 2019 19:08:39 +0000 https://floralawn.com/?p=46064 Spring invites many Florida insects to resume their activity after a long and dormant winter. Are you ready? Know which pests to expect and the steps you can take to control them this season to better protect your family and property.

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]]> Take These August Landscape Actions https://floralawn.com/fert-pest/take-these-august-landscape-actions/ Wed, 25 Jul 2018 12:00:10 +0000 https://floralawn.com/?p=37117 Responsible for your own lawn care and landscaping? There are things you should do in August for maintenance and upkeep. We break down your August tasks by plant type: lawn, citrus, annuals, bulbs, fruit plants, perennials, roses, shrubs, trees, palms, and water garden/bog garden plants.

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