Tips and Inspiration for Your Lawn and Garden

  • Can You Plant Zoysia Plugs in the Winter? Yes, Here's How

    When planting new grass, it is customary to wait until spring to get started. However, for anyone eager to get a head start, it's worth asking: can you plant grass plugs in the winter?

  • How Does ProVista St. Augustine Compare to Traditional Varieties?

    For Florida homeowners, St. Augustine grass is one of the default options for creating a lush, green lawn. This warm-season grass is well-suited to warm, humid climates, making it a staple for homeowners across the Gulf Coast, Southeast, and beyond.

  • How Close Should You Plant SodPods Grass Plugs?

    Lawn damage is a part of life. Heavy foot traffic, pests, and drought can all contribute to bare patches and thinning grass. While the most obvious solution is to let the grass naturally grow back and fill in the damaged areas, sometimes the damage happens faster than the grass can recover.

  • The Benefits of Using Climate-Specific Grass for Your Lawn

    In regions like Florida, where warm-season grasses are widely used, the choice of grass is far from purely aesthetic. Instead, it’s a thoughtful decision rooted in adaptability to the local climate.

  • 6 Essential Winter Lawn Maintenance Tasks to Complete Now

    Florida winters bring a delightful respite from the sweltering summer heat. With average temperatures ranging from 60 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit, it’s the perfect season for outdoor activities, exploration, and managing long-overdue lawn care tasks.

  • Is ProVista St. Augustine Grass Worth It?

    Florida’s warm, sunny climate makes it an excellent place to grow grass. With mild winters and plenty of sunshine, it provides ideal conditions for lush lawns. However, some grass varieties are specifically cultivated to thrive in this unique environment, offering superior performance in challenging conditions.

  • Early Signs of Armyworm Infestation in Your Lawn

    Armyworms may be small, but their damage on lawns can be devastating. Alongside chinch bugs and white grubs, these pests rank among the most destructive threats to turfgrass. Without early intervention, they can quickly transform a lush, green lawn into a patchy, brown eyesore.

  • Post-NYE Lawn Care: How to Fix Grass After Fireworks Damage

    As the New Year begins, many of us are still basking in the glow of festive celebrations. Yet, for homeowners who hosted their own NYE fireworks display, a post-party task that can’t be ignored is lawn recovery.

  • How to Identify and Remove White Fungus on Grass

    When you see your lawn covered with white powdery spots, you might mistake it for snow. But in temperate climates like Florida, snow is rarely the reason.

  • Which St. Augustine Grass is Best for Your Lawn?

    St. Augustine grass is a widely used warm-season grass, valued for its adaptability to diverse conditions, including drought-prone areas and partial shade.

  • How to Repair Bare Patches in St. Augustine Grass

    Bare patches in a St. Augustine lawn are more than simply an eyesore—they invite a host of other problems. Weeds can invade these gaps, and aggressive grasses like bermudagrass may creep in and take over.

  • Chickweed Troubles? Here's How to Remove It

    Chickweed is a persistent problem in Florida lawns, especially during cooler months. This invasive weed thrives in nitrogen-rich soil and quickly spreads across bare patches, forming dense mats that can outcompete turfgrass.