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What is the Weed They Call Florida Snow?

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South Florida is where a lot of people go to escape the cold winters and snow up North, but we are home to a white, flowering, fluffy weed called Florida pusley. Scientifically known as Richardia scabra, this common Palm Beach County weed is what locals refer to as Florida snow. Florida pusley is one of the most common and tenacious weeds in South Florida and can rapidly take over bare spots in your Palm Beach County lawn. Ironically Florida pusley blooms the heaviest during some of the coldest months in South Florida.

Florida Pusley is the Weed They Call Florida Snow

Pre-emergent herbicides are the best way to control future Florida pusley outbreaks in your West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington or Jupiter lawn. The proper pre-emergent herbicide will reduce the number of seeds that grow into future adult weeds. You can probably use the same pre-emergent herbicide as you do for dandelions because they are both in the same broadleaf weed family.

Why not leave your Florida pusley weed problems to the professionals. Our locally owned and operated company can keep your lawn looking great with complete professional weed control service. We have been treating West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington and Jupiter, Florida residential and commercial lawns for decades and have the experience to get the job done right.

We offer natural, environmentally friendly and pet friendly lawn weed control products as an option to our clients. Our experienced technicians can discuss your concerns and the options available to you.

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How to Get Rid of Goosegrass in South Florida

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Goosegrass, scientifically known as eleusine indica, loves the South Florida sunshine and flourishes in compacted soil. Homeowners sometimes confuse goosegrass with crab grass and both are in the grassy weed family and grow in a similar clump-like patterns. Once it has established itself, Goosegrass is one of the toughest weeds to remove from your Palm Beach County lawn. Preventing this nuisance weed from ever becoming entrenched in your lawn in the first place is the best way to control it and reduce future outbreaks. And the right pre-emergent herbicide will do just that.

Pre-Emergent Herbicide Products are the Best Prevention for West Palm Beach Goosegrass Weeds

Unfortunately, if you notice an infestation of goosegrass in your South Florida lawn it is already too late for a pre-emergent herbicide to be an effective solution. Goosegrass that is already mature and established can be killed with the proper post-emergent herbicide like Mesotrione, but this should be done carefully as it can also damage your turf grass. Make sure you use one that is specifically labeled for the area being treating. Some goosegrass herbicides are made to work in landscaped areas, while others are tailored to work in turf grass areas.

Manually pulling goosegrass weeds will work in small areas of infestations, but is unrealistic in large areas. And because they goosegrass loves hard compacted soil, it may be best to use a shovel or hoe to loosen the surrounding soil to make sure you remove he entire plant root and all.

Goosegrass grows rapidly and will compete with your Palm Beach County lawn’s sod for nutrients and water, so once again the healthier and thicker your lawn is, the harder it is for goosegrass weeds to take root in the first place. Professional fertilization service and pest control combined with weed control is the best way to maintain a healthy, beautiful lawn in South Florida.

Why not leave your goosegrass weed problems to the professionals. Our locally owned and operated company can keep your lawn looking great with complete professional weed control service. We have been treating West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington and Jupiter, Florida residential and commercial lawns for decades and have the experience to get the job done right.

We offer natural, environmentally friendly and pet friendly lawn weed control products as an option to our clients. Our experienced technicians can discuss your concerns and the options available to you.

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How to Keep St. Augustine Grass Looking Good in South Florida?

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One of the most common sod grasses for South Florida lawns is St. Augustine grass, scientifically known as Stenotaphrum secundatum. St. Augustine grass is a warm weather grass that is popular in our area because of its natural resistance to saltwater and high tolerance against heat and humidity. The most common varieties of St. Augustine sod grass include: Floratam, Palmetto, Bitterblue, CitraBlue, ProVista and Seville with each having their own benefits and drawbacks. If sugarcane mosaic virus is a concern to you The State of Florida suggests using Palmetto type St. Augustine sod. St. Augustine turf grasses spread via stolons and create lush, dense mats that help push out noxious weed infestations. But St. Augustine lawns aren’t immune from problems and keeping it looking its best requires a little TLC.

Before beginning any treatment plans for your Palm Beach County St. Augustine lawn, get a soil test. St. Augustine sod grass needs the proper nutrients and drainage to truly thrive and it doesn’t do well in highly compacted soil. Check your soils pH level. Ideally this should range between 5.0 and 7.5. If your soil doesn’t meet these requirements and you still want to grown St. Augustine grass, a soil amendment may be required.

After you know your soil is a good match for St. Augustine sod grass, it is matter of proper sunlight, fertilization, irrigation and pest control to keep it looking its best. St. Augustine sod grass is not drought tolerant, but too much irrigation can lead to different types of lawn fungus.

St. Augustine Grass Tips in South Florida

  • St. Augustine sod grass thrives in the hot sun of Palm Beach County and the parts of your lawn under shade will not be as prosperous as full sun areas.
  • To encourage deep root growth your St. Augustine lawn should be watered deeply for fewer days rather than lightly everyday.
  • Irrigate your St. Augustine lawn in the morning instead of the night to aid in proper evaporation and avoid pooling water
  • Fertilize St. Augustine grass with slow-release nitrogen rich fertilizers
  • Keep an eye out for destructive lawn pests like the southern chinch bug

Why not leave your St. Augustine lawn treatment to a professional. Our locally owned and operated company can keep your South Florida lawn looking great with complete professional lawn fertilization, pest control and weed control service. We have been treating West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington and Jupiter, Florida residential and commercial lawns for decades and have the experience to get the job done right.

We offer natural, environmentally friendly and pet friendly lawn weed control products as an option to our clients. Our experienced technicians can discuss your concerns and the options available to you.

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Is Home Perimeter Pest Control Enough in South Florida?

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Home perimeter pest control is a great way to reduce the likelihood of spiders, ants, roaches and other creepy crawlies from entering your home. It is your first line of defense and a highly effective method for preventing and reducing pest infestations in residential and commercial properties in Palm Beach County, Florida. However, you should be aware it is not always the solution to your particular pest problem and other treatment options may be needed depending on the severity and type of pest infestation you are dealing with.

In summary, home perimeter pest control is a great tool, but is most effective when used in combination with other pest control methods in South Florida.

Limitations of Home Perimeter Pest Control

  • Existing infestations already established in your home are not a good candidate for home perimeter pest control service. You will need an exterminator to enter your home and treat these infestations. Our company does not offer this service, but can recommend a licensed professional.
  • Termites are a unique pest that are not a good candidate for home perimeter pest control service. Termites can cause severe damage to your home and need to be addressed in a timely manner by a qualified professional. Our company does not offer this service, but can recommend a licensed professional.
  • Mosquitoes obviously can fly and while we can treat your lawn and landscaping for existing mosquitoes and their larvae, it is no guarantee a swarm of these blood-sucking pests won’t find their way onto your property from nearby breeding grounds.

Why not leave your pest control problems to a professional. Our locally owned and operated state certified pest control company can keep your home’s lawn and perimeter pest free and looking great with complete professional home perimeter pest control service. We have been treating West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington and Jupiter, Florida residential and commercial lawns for spiders, ants and other pests for decades and have the experience to get the job done right.

We offer natural, environmentally friendly and pet friendly lawn weed control products as an option to our clients. Our experienced technicians can discuss your concerns and the options available to you.

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Fairy Ring Lawn Disease Treatment & Prevention in South Florida

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Fairy ring disease is a very common lawn fungal disease in South Florida caused by an array of species of basidiomycete fungi, which includes mushrooms and shelf fungi. Fairy Ring disease affects literally all warm weather sod grasses, but Bermuda grass is much more susceptible to the fungi than St. Augustine sod grasses. Fairy ring disease is easily identifiable by the circular rings of mushrooms that seem to appear overnight on your Palm Beach County lawn or commercial property. Golf courses in South Florida are a popular target of fairy rings and give lawn crews a major headache. But there is no need to panic as fairy ring lawn disease rarely causes significant damage to residential lawns in Palm Beach County.

The best prevention for fairy rings is to maintain a healthy lawn with proper fertilization, irrigation and removing any excess buildup of thatch that may contribute to drainage issues. Aeration and testing of your soil can also be very beneficial if fairy rings are an ongoing problem. In order to properly grow, fairy rings need a supply of dead organic matter in the soil to feed on that can include old tree stumps. If the source of organic matter is not addressed, chances are fairy rings will return.

The fungi that causes fairy rings is usually spread by spores or infected soil, but also can travel to new lawns from infected lawn maintenance tools and equipment. Decontaminating lawn maintenance equipment after use on lawns with visible fairy rings can reduce this transference.

Some types of mushrooms in fairy rings including Chlorophyllum spp. are poisonous and need to be removed or destroyed if children or pets are present.

Will Fairy Ring Disease Go Away Without Treatment?

Yes! In most cases fairy ring disease will just disappear as the environmental conditions surrounding your lawn change.

Do Fungicides Work on Fairy Ring Disease?

Yes! Fairy ring disease is manageable with the use of the proper fungicides.

Why not leave your lawn fungus problems to a professional? Our highly trained pest control and fertilization technicians have been keeping the lawns of West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington, Jupiter and other Palm Beach County, Florida cities lush, green and fungus free for over twenty five years.

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Pythium Blight Lawn Disease Treatment & Prevention

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Pythium blight, also known as cottony blight and pythium root rot, is a common fungal lawn disease in South Florida caused by the Pythium spp. pathogen. Pythium blight outbreaks are directly related to the weather and it favors hot, humid environments that make Palm Beach County a perfect breeding ground for the fungi. Symptoms of this lawn disease usually first develop around grassy areas that are prone to hold water and not drain properly. Pythium blight outbreaks need to be addressed quickly as the fungi can rapidly spread and kill off large sections of your sod grass.

* The Pythium spp. pathogen that causes pythium blight is already present in the roots of your South Florida sod grass naturally. The fungi only become a problem when your lawn is under stress from excess irrigation or rainfall, poor drainage and extreme temperatures

Pythium Blight Lawn Disease Best Practices For Prevention

  • Improve Drainage in Your Soil
  • Have a Soil Amendment Done if Needed
  • Reduce Irrigation During Rainy Seasons
  • Don’t Irrigate at Night
  • Clean Lawn Mowers and Landscaping Tools to Prevent Cross Contamination

Does Pythium Blight Go Away Without Treatment?

Left untreated, pythium blight will spread throughout your commercial or residential West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington or Jupiter lawn and create large, unsightly patches of dead or dying sod grass. It can eventually kill of your entire lawn, so waiting to see if it goes away on its own will only cause a bigger problem for you and your lawn.

Do Fungicides Work on Pythium Blight?

Yes, pythium blight fungus can be managed with the use of the proper fungicides, but an accurate diagnosis is extremely important. Using a fungicide meant for other lawn fungal diseases probably won’t work on pythium. Use a fungicide that is specifically made for Pythium blight and if the problem reappears rotate fungicides to prevent resistance. And it is advised you treat areas that are adjacent to active outbreaks of pythium blight before the onset of systems occurs in new areas to protect the healthy turf grass you have.

Why not leave your pythium blight and other lawn fungal disease problems to a professional? Our highly trained pest control and fertilization technicians have been keeping the lawns of West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington, Jupiter and other Palm Beach County, Florida cities lush, green and fungus free for over twenty five years.

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How To Get Rid of Broadleaf Plantains in South Florida?

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The broadleaf plantain, scientifically known as Plantago major, is one of the most common weeds in South Florida and is readily found in residential and commercial lawns, ornamental plantings, roadside medians and agricultural pastures. Broadleaf plantain weeds thrive is soil with a high pH level, but they have a weak root system and are easily removed by hand if the infestation is minimal. Removal of broadleaf plantain weeds before they produce seed is key to decreasing the likelihood of new infestations.

Post-Emergent Herbicide Products and Manual Removal are the Best Way to Control Broadleaf Plantain Weeds in Your Palm Beach County Lawn

You can control broadleaf plantain weeds with the proper post-emergence herbicide, but be careful as these products may damage your sod grass as well. Manual removal for small infestations is recommended and in ornamental landscaping and flower beds, a thick layer of mulch should keep them at bay.

Broadleaf plantains are also edible plants that are rich in vitamins and minerals and some people do eat them and/or use them for therapeutic purposes.

Therapeutic Benefits of Broadleaf Plantains Include:

  • As an Antimicrobial
  • As an Antioxidant
  • As an Anti-inflammatory Agent
  • As an Immune System Booster
  • As an Anti-Diarrhea Agent
  • And More

Broadleaf plantains, just like other unwanted weeds, compete with your lawn’s sod grass for vital nutrients and water. So once again the healthier and thicker your lawn is, the harder it is for broadleaf plantain weeds to take root in the first place. Professional fertilization service and pest control combined with weed control is the best way to maintain a healthy, beautiful lawn in Palm Beach County.

Why not leave your broadleaf plantain weed problems to a professional. Our locally owned and operated company can keep your lawn looking great with complete professional weed control service. We have been treating West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Wellington and Jupiter, Florida residential and commercial lawns for decades and have the experience to get the job done right.

We offer natural, environmentally friendly and pet friendly lawn weed control products as an option to our clients. Our experienced technicians can discuss your concerns and the options available to you.

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How to Make Your Grass Green in South Florida

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Almost everyone wants a beautiful, green lawn in South Florida, but the tropical climate and sandy soil can sometimes make that a difficult task. Your sod grass needs the proper irrigation, sunlight and nutrients to thrive. It also needs to be protected from pests and weed infestations to keep it looking great. So let’s start with some basics on how to make your Palm Beach County lawn lush, green and the envy of the neighborhood.

Have Your Soil Tested

Your soil is the source of your lawn’s nutrients and it needs to be tested. You need to find out what nutrients your soil is abundant with and which ones are lacking. In South Florida, it is generally recommended to have soil with a neutral pH between 5.5 and 7.0. Soil tests can also detect diseases that can’t be determined by the naked eye. A soil amendment could be very beneficial in certain circumstances.

Check Your Irrigation System

Make sure your irrigation system is working properly and try to run it in the early morning hours. This gives the grass time to naturally dry and can help avoid problems with lawn fungus diseases.

Control Weeds & Lawn Pests

If you don’t control weeds and lawn pests, then everything else will be a waste of time. Yes, a healthy strong lawn will help push out weeds by reducing bald spots and a healthy lawn is more resistant to pest infestations, but you still need to take care of major infestations before you are going to get a beautiful, lush green lawn. Chinch bug infestations can ruin your lawn and cost South Florida homeowners millions of dollars each year. Spotting weed infestations and lawn pests early is the best way to prevent a major problem down the road.

Proper Lawn Fertilization

Proper lawn fertilization is also key to a healthy, green Palm Beach County lawn. The type of fertilizer you use is dependent on what sod grass you have and what nutrients your soil is lacking. There are literally hundreds of different products to choose from, so if you are going to do this on your own, do your homework. There are also various times of the year when it is best to fertilize your particular sod grass. It’s just not as simple as many people believe it to be.

Or you could hire a professional lawn treatment company like ours and sit back and enjoy the results.

With our lawn treatment company you get the same, if not better, results as the nationally known chains of lawn spraying services with the experience and customer satisfaction of a locally owned and operated business that has been servicing the Palm Beach County community for decades. Our highly trained team of lawn treatment professionals have the experience and knowledge to get the job done right at a price that won’t break your budget.

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We offer natural, environmentally friendly and pet friendly lawn pesticide and fertilization products as an option to our clients. Our experienced technicians can discuss your concerns and the options available to you.

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For over twenty five years our locally owned and operated company has been providing lawn fertilization, weed control & pest control spraying service keeping the residential and commercial lawns of Wellington, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter and other Palm Beach County, Florida cities lush, green and pest free.

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