Spring is coming and that means one thing. The dry season is here. This time of year we receive the least amount of rainfall until the summer rains begin. Now is the time to check your irrigation system to be sure your lawn is not over/under watered. Plants that are ready to bloom in spring…
By late winter in Naples, your lawn has gone through the stress of short days and cooler temperatures. This semi- dormant period is an excellent time to get ahead of the curve in regards to turf nutrition. It is important to have nutritionals in the soil when the grass is ready to grow in the…
Rugose Spiraling Whitefly is the newest pest to invade Naples’ landscapes. Unlike the ficus whitefly, which has a specific host, RSW will attack over 100 different plant species including palms, white bird of paradise, and oak trees. RSW is easy to identify because it creates a large white spiraling pattern on the underside of the…
In Florida, there are many species of weeds that can compete with your lawn.Some weeds are easy to control, others such as crab grass and carpet-grass are more of a challenge. One tool often overlooked as a preventative measure is proper turf fertilization. A healthy lawn will inhibit sunlight from reaching germinating weed seeds. Maintaining…
Chinch bug season is here in Naples. Look for brown dead patches in your lawn, especially near street curbs and in dry sunny areas of your lawn. Grass blades near the edges of the dead brown areas will have a yellowish color. Grass that is under watered is especially vulnerable to chinch bugs. As rainy season…
As spring approaches, we look forward to colors in the landscape that remind us of spring. The days are longer, the temperatures are on the rise. This is when our plants ” wake up” from their winter hibernation. Too many times our plants come out of hibernation hungry with no nutrition source. It is important…
Bougainvillea is a plant widely in Florida for it’s floral color. It is a short day bloomer, meaning the amount of flowers will increase as we head into winter. This also makes it an excellent choice for our snowbird friends ,whom are here in Florida during those months. There are varieties that are more like a vine…
When you hear the name orange dog, an odd colored canine may come to mind. But the orange dog caterpillar is actually a citrus tree pest in Naples FL. During the months of August and September the giant swallowtail butterfly will swarm citrus trees laying eggs on the leaves which will hatch to become orange dog caterpillars. The…
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