Lawn Solutions

30
Jan

Soil Testing in the Orlando Area

Soil testing plays an important part in turf and landscape problem solving. Soin Testing in OrlandoAs the primary source of food, fiber and major interface with the environment, soil is the reservoir on which most life on earth depends. As part of modern turf and landscape management practices, soil tests are conducted to analyze soil composition to determine nutrient and contaminant content and other characteristics such as acidity

16
Jan

Proper Pest Control and Fertilization of Shrubs in Florida

Finding a professional pest and lawn care company in Central Florida with a proven approach to shrub care is key to maintaining an elegant looking yard. Central Florida Shrub CareKnowing how, when and what kind of shrub fertilizer products to use on ornamental trees, plants, palms and shrubs can be harrowing task for some homeowners. Hiring a pest control and shrub service company to manage your pest problems

13
Dec

Installing Sod in Central Florida

Professional Sod InstallationInstalling sod, home owners bring beauty to their neighborhood and raise property values. It doesn't take long at all to lay fresh sod, especially with the help of a professional sod installation company. The quick transformation is worth the cost of sod installation. Plus, the grass will take root within a month with regular watering, maintenance and pest control. Before you install new sod, and in order

28
Nov

Winter Lawn Care Tips for Florida Residents

Winter Lawn Care Tips.Winter lawn care tips are helpful to keep your lawn healthy through the entire winter season in the Orlando, Florida area. In Central Florida, growth patterns for grass transition from summer growth to winter growth usually around the end of September and the beginning of October. Grass appears to stop growing during this time. Most home owners in the Orlando area notice the need

21
Nov

Why St. Augustine is a Popular Sod for Florida

St Augustine GrassSt. Augustine grass is a popular choice for Central Florida homes and commercial facilities with large parcels of land because it withstands high temperatures and makes for a lush, green lawn. Coarse in texture and dark green in color, St. Augustine is similar to bermuda grass and can survive in sunny, tropical areas; however, this type of grass is highly vulnerable to cooler temperatures. Because there are

28
Oct

Understanding Irrigation System Equipment

Irrigation Systems Understanding how your Orlando lawn sprinkler system works can give you a more secure feeling that your sod and plants will be properly watered. Miller Enviro-Care, an Oviedo based lawn care solutions company, can help educate you on your sprinkler system, install a new irrigation system and repair sprinkler problems. The Irrigation System Controller. An irrigation system controller is a timer that manages the operation of your sprinkler system.

26
Oct

How Can You Eliminate Chinch Bugs?

Chinch Bugs? We can help. Chinch bugs can be very damaging to lawns in Central Florida. Many home and business owners will first notice dead patches of grass along a driveway, curb, sidewalk or foundation of the building, due to the heat emitted from these objects. Infestations usually occur where many homes and businesses have St. Augustine grass. Because chinch bugs can fly, it's difficult to keep an

24
Oct

Controlling Chinch Bugs in Central Florida

Chinch Bugs? We can help. Chinch bugs cause serious damage in the thick turf of lawns and golf courses. In many cases, dying or dead areas of a lawn can signal the presence of this pest. Proper pest control can help avoid infestations. Chinch bugs can be very damaging to St. Augustine grass in the Orlando area. You may see them on grasses such as Zoysia,

20
Oct

How Do Chinch Bugs Damage Grass?

Chinch Bugs? We can help. Chinch bugs have piercing-sucking mouthparts and will feed by inserting their slender beak into the grass. As the chinch bug sucks the plant juices, it releases a toxin that causes yellowish to brownish patches in turf. Typical injury appears as spreading patches of brown, dead grass. This pest is a sunshine-loving insect and seldom attacks grass in a dense shady area.

18
Oct

What Are Chinch Bugs?

Chinch Bugs? We can help. Chinch bugs are a complex of three different species within the Lygaeidae family. Mature chinch bugs are approximately one-fifth of an inch long. They are black with white wings folded over their backs. When temperatures reach 70 degrees, the insect mates. Laying eggs over a two to three week period, the female can lay as many as 500 eggs on