Tips and Inspiration for Your Lawn and Garden

A weed is any plant growing where you don't want it to grow. You’ve carefully planted flowers, nurtured your grass, and tended to your garden—only to watch some plants wither while uninvited weeds flourish effortlessly.

Winter can take a toll on your lawn. In northern climates, grass enters dormancy under snow and frost, but in Florida, where snow is rare, warm-season grasses like St. Augustine, Bermuda, and Zoysia rarely go fully dormant. Instead, they continue growing—though at a slower rate.

Winter often leaves its mark on your lawn—a lifeless patch of brown, brittle grass rather than the lush, green carpet you desire. The sight can be disheartening, especially if you take pride in a healthy lawn. 

Using salt to melt snow on sidewalks and driveways is a common practice in colder climates, helping to prevent ice buildup and improve safety. However, while it’s effective at de-icing, salt runoff can seep into the soil, damaging nearby grass.

There are times when slow-growing grass is advantageous—less mowing, fewer clippings, and minimal upkeep. But when your lawn isn’t growing as expected, especially this spring, or if it’s coming in patchy and uneven, it’s a sign that something isn’t right.

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.

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.

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.