Hurricane Preparedness for Florida Homeowners: A Comprehensive Guide – Floralawn https://floralawn.com Central Florida Landscape Maintenance Thu, 04 May 2023 11:11:09 +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 Hurricane Preparedness for Florida Homeowners: A Comprehensive Guide – Floralawn https://floralawn.com 32 32 Hurricane Preparedness for Florida Homeowners: A Comprehensive Guide https://floralawn.com/tree-care/hurricane-preparedness-for-florida-homeowners-a-comprehensive-guide/ Wed, 24 May 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://floralawn.com/?p=120052 This comprehensive guide for Florida homeowners covers hurricane preparation, including understanding hurricane season, minimizing landscape damage, and planning ahead. Discover how to protect your home and property with tips on tree care, securing outdoor items, and creating an emergency plan. Stay informed, prepared, and safe.

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]]> Floralawn’s Disaster Relief and Post-Storm Cleanup Services https://floralawn.com/safety/floralawns-disaster-relief-and-post-storm-cleanup-services/ Fri, 30 Sep 2022 16:53:13 +0000 https://floralawn.com/?p=106963 Following weather events like hurricanes, Floralawn prioritizes cleanup and relief efforts over regularly scheduled maintenance tasks like mowing and trimming. We visit client properties as soon as possible after the storm to evaluate damage and implement a plan for recovery.

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]]> Be Prepared for Hurricane Season https://floralawn.com/tree-care/be-prepared-for-hurricane-season/ Wed, 26 May 2021 18:12:13 +0000 https://floralawn.com/?p=83810 Some Floridians are so used to hurricane season that they hardly give it a second thought. It’s true that most hurricanes won’t rip through your hometown, but the key is to prepare for the one that might.

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]]> Wear Protective Clothing When Working Outside https://floralawn.com/safety/wear-protective-clothing-when-working-outside/ Mon, 17 Aug 2020 21:56:07 +0000 https://floralawn.com/?p=70301 Working outside in your yard? Don’t dismiss the importance of wearing protective clothing. Guard your head, feet, and body. Consider our suggestions for footwear, headgear, shirts, and pants that will keep you safe from the sun’s rays, biting insects, and flying debris.

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]]> Prep Your Landscape for Hurricane Season (It’s Here Now) https://floralawn.com/tree-care/prep-your-landscape-for-hurricane-season-its-here-now/ Mon, 29 Jun 2020 14:45:57 +0000 https://floralawn.com/?p=67951 Atlantic hurricane season is here, so get ready now. Evaluate your trees and address the vulnerable ones. You can do lesser preparations in the days before a storm.

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]]> Landscape Lighting to Keep You Safe https://floralawn.com/safety/landscape-lighting-to-keep-you-safe/ Thu, 17 Oct 2019 16:09:19 +0000 https://floralawn.com/?p=55624 Landscape lighting around homes and properties helps to discourage intruders—it’s harder to sneak unseen across an illuminated yard. It also prevents visitor accidents—people tripping on roots, steps, and pathway edges. Install lamp posts, floodlights, and solar-powered pathway lights.

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]]> Ready for Outside Summer Work? https://floralawn.com/safety/ready-for-outside-summer-work/ Wed, 15 May 2019 12:00:23 +0000 https://floralawn.com/?p=48959 Gardeners must stay hydrated, dress wisely, and take breaks when working outside in the summer heat. It is also important to be aware of dangerous snakes, spiders, and ticks found in Florida yards. Be careful when moving through brush or reaching into dark spaces.

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]]> How to Make Your Yard Pet-Friendly https://floralawn.com/plants-shrubs/how-to-make-your-yard-pet-friendly/ Wed, 20 Feb 2019 22:03:53 +0000 https://floralawn.com/?p=44577 Do you have a pet? Make sure your property is a secure and comfortable place for it—provide areas for running, patrolling, and going to the bathroom. Be aware of the many plants that are toxic to animals and stick with the plants that are safe.

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]]> Watch Out for These Landscape Critters https://floralawn.com/safety/watch-out-for-these-landscape-critters/ Fri, 14 Sep 2018 15:17:29 +0000 https://floralawn.com/?p=38840 Florida gardeners and landscapers working outside during our cool season must remember that we share space with many creatures, including some dangerous ones. This blog takes a quick look at the ticks, snakes, and spiders whose bites cause pain, disease, and, sometimes, death.

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