Tips, Insights & Updates from the Landscape Pros

Fall can be a great time to add trees and shrubs to a Fort Myers landscape. Temperatures gradually become more comfortable, the soil stays warm, and plants installed early enough in the season can begin establishing roots before Southwest Florida moves deeper into its drier months. For homeowners planning fall...

September can be especially destructive for Southwest Florida lawns because sod webworms and fall armyworms have had all summer to reproduce. As larger caterpillars begin feeding heavily, turf damage can spread quickly and turn healthy grass into thin, brown patches. Warm temperatures and rainy conditions can keep these pests active...

If clouds of small black-and-red insects suddenly start hovering over your lawn in September, you are probably seeing one of Southwest Florida’s most familiar seasonal visitors. Love bug season in SWFL usually brings a noticeable spike in activity as adults emerge, mate, and gather around lawns and landscaped areas. The...

When a hurricane is approaching Fort Myers, the final 72 hours should focus on removing loose objects, reducing outdoor hazards, protecting irrigation equipment, and giving your family enough time to finish safely. This hurricane checklist for 72 hours helps homeowners prioritize the landscape tasks that can limit flying debris and...

If you are planning irrigation and landscape lighting installation in Fort Myers, designing both systems at the same time is one of the smartest decisions you can make. This approach reduces installation costs, prevents future damage, and creates a more cohesive outdoor layout. Many homeowners in Southwest Florida now choose...

You can keep your lawn healthy during the Lee County fertilizer ban by focusing on natural nutrient recycling, proper mowing, smart watering, and soil health instead of routine nitrogen or phosphorus applications. From June 1 through September 30, Lee County’s summer fertilizer restrictions prohibit applying fertilizers containing nitrogen or phosphorus...