Florida Fertilizer Tips To prevent fertilizer from washing into water bodies in Punta Gorda, Florida, it’s important to know the right time to fertilize. Follow these tips before fertilizing: Five Tips on Fertilizing 1. Consider the time of year, climate, soil type and, most important, type of grass and health or condition of the lawn…
White Grub Management in Turf White grubs are immature scarab beetles. They hatch from eggs laid in the soil, have three larval instars, and also pupate in the soil. The third instar is often the most damaging and may be present in the soil the longest. The adults are rarely turf pests, but some…
Florida Friendly Landscaping Achieving a healthy, low-maintenance home landscape starts with putting the right plant in the right place. Select plants that match a site’s soil, light, water, and climatic conditions. Buy Quality Plants Buy quality plants that welcome wildlife, consider plant size when you make your purchase, and aim for a diversity of trees,…
These days, water quality and quantity are important issues that are on everyone’s mind. These Frequently Asked Questions address common concerns related to irrigation and fertilizer. These FAQs draw on extensive UF/IFAS research, and were created to help guide government officials in developing local regulations based on science. What are Florida-Friendly Landscapes? Florida-Friendly Landscapes protect…
The Right Sod for Southwest Florida Landscaping At Beautiful Boundaries, we’ve done the necessary research to identify sods that will flourish throughout the year in Florida’s wet summers and dry winters. St. Augustine Floratam, will meet your landscaping needs no matter where your home or business is located in Central Florida. Floratam Sod Introduced in…
Vacant Lot Tree Removal in Punta Gorda In an effort to keep vacant lots under control the city of Punta Gorda, Florida has started sending letters to vacant lot owners who are in violation of having Brazilian Pepper Trees, Debris, Overgrowth and untrimmed Cabbage Palms on their vacant lot. If you have recently received a…
Radiation Frost vs. Advection Frost Like hurricanes, every cold event has a different ‘personality’. When speaking of cold damage, there are two basic kinds. Frost damage occurs during windless, clear nights when heat escapes and ice forms on exposed plants, usually before or at sunrise, when temperatures approach mid to low thirties. This is known…
Vacant Lot Landscaping in Punta Gorda In an effort to keep vacant lot landscaping under control the city of Punta Gorda, Florida has started sending letters to vacant lot owners who are in violation. If you have recently received a letter from the City of Punta Gorda, addressing empty lot landscaping violations, please call the…
