Tips, Insights & Updates from the Landscape Pros

Seeing more fire ants after rain in Florida is common during Southwest Florida’s wet season. Heavy rainfall can saturate underground nests, causing colonies to rebuild tunnels, shift toward higher ground, and create fresh mounds that suddenly become much easier to see. September can make the problem especially noticeable in Fort...

Restoring your yard after heavy September flooding requires patience, safe cleanup, and a clear plan for repairing damaged turf, plants, soil, and drainage. Begin by allowing saturated areas to dry, then remove debris, assess the damage, and address the conditions that caused water to collect. The right landscape flood recovery...

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...