Watering And Fungus
No lawn care company, pest control service or agronomic program can guarantee your turf will not get fungus. We do however treat all active diseases with fungicide as part of our program. We are doing our best to help prevent and treat fungus this time of year, but we need your help! Fungus does so […]
FALL TURF TIPS
With Fall upon us and the Holidays approaching, the break in summer temperatures typically provide the landscape with a welcome relief from the extreme heat, humidity, and excessive rainstorms associated with hurricane season in North Florida. With that in mind, a few simple adjustments in cultural practices will go a long way in preventing potential […]
SUMMER MAINTENANCE TIPS
Mowing Height — Please don’t under estimate the importance of a sharp mower blade and proper cutting height. If you haven’t sharpened your blade in 2 seasons…its due for a sharpening. Dull blades or mowing too fast shreds leaf tissue and invites insect invasion and disease problems. With regard to cutting height, the difference in […]
Hydretain for the Homeowner
FREE for all NEW clients who sign up on our annual lawn/pest program! Save big on irrigation thru March 31st. After years of commercial use by golf courses, nurseries, sod farms and top landscapers, Hydretain is now available to homeowners. Hydretain is a revolutionary new chemistry that allows homeowners to water up to 50% […]
Tips for Growing Green Lawns
When you look at your neighbor’s yard, perhaps you say to yourself, “The grass is always greener on the other side.” Well, don’t despair. Here are some tips for growing green lawns, including how to use lawn fertilizers, that will make it easy for you to get some respect for your own grass. Of course, assuming […]
5 Tips to Enhance Broadleaf Weed Control
Broadleaf weed control is an important aspect to every turf care program. Weeds are the main reason that homeowners hire lawn care professionals. Fertilization and weed control are the cornerstones of lawn care. There are a lot of factors that go into a good broadleaf weed control program. Although it might be possible to list […]
Weeds On Edges?
Green Earth Solutions receives calls every year asking “Why does my lawn look good except for all the weeds around the edges?” There are actually several reasons this is an issue on many lawns. 1) The concrete/asphalt of the driveway, sidewalks, curbs, and other hardscapes, gets hot during the summer. This causes the soil along these […]
How Can I Grow Grass in the Shade?
The short answer is, you can’t. This is probably the single biggest issue lawn care companies face day after day, and unfortunately, there really isn’t a good solution. Folks typically do not want to remove trees to improve their lawn, and they aren’t happy to hear a lawn care professional tell them there isn’t a […]
Lawn Watering Tips
Proper lawn watering techniques are absolutely essential to an Ecology Friendly lawn. Good technique can result in water savings and help you reduce disease, insect, and weed infestations. Lawn watering techniques should be adjusted during the growing season to compensate for precipitation and lengthy hot and dry periods. The amount of water and the duration […]
Lawn Mowing Tips
Proper lawn mowing techniques are absolutely essential to an Ecology Friendly lawn. As the intensity of heat changes during the growing season, so will the rate at which your lawn grows, therefore it’s necessary to change the frequency of cutting. Here are our top recommendations to help you manage your lawn like an expert. Mow […]