Wildlife is key to our life!
In progress. Will update Monday.
Lava rock touch up.
I did this lava rock install 10 years ago and this is it's first touch up since. Quality stand out and last.
Don't forget we do quality sidewalks, driveways,patios BBQ pads.
Fertilization
Proper fertilization is very important for sustaining a
healthy lawn. Fertilization and other cultural practices
influence the overall health and quality of the lawn and
reduce its vulnerability to numerous stresses, including
weeds, insects, and disease. It is very important that anyone
fertilizing their lawn be familiar with and follow the
Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Best Management Practices
(FFL BMPs). These practices are designed to maintain
healthy lawns and reduce any potential nonpoint source
pollution of water resources that might result from lawn
and landscape fertilization and other cultural practices.
There are now state and, in some cities and counties, local
regulations that cover lawn fertilization. Be sure to be aware
of these regulations and always follow the directions on the
fertilizer bag. For more information on BMPs.
Pest Management
Weeds
The best approach to weed control is a healthy, vigorous
lawn. Weed problems in a lawn indicate that the turf has
been weakened by improper management practices or dam-
age from pests. Proper management practices can eliminate
many weed problems. If weeds are a persistent problem,
herbicides labeled specifically for St. Augustinegrass should
be used. If an herbicide is needed, preemergence herbicides
(i.e., pendimethalin, benefin, bensulide, atrazine, or others)
can be applied to control crabgrass if it was present in
previous years. Timing is critical for successful control.
As a general rule, preemergence herbicides for crabgrass
should be applied February 1 in south Florida, February
15 in central Florida, and March 1 in north Florida. Note:
Preemergence herbicides will not control weeds that are
actively growing.
Postemergence herbicides (e.g., atrazine) should be applied
as needed for control of summer annual and perennial
broadleaf or grassy weeds. These materials should not be
applied if the turf is under moisture stress or when air
temperatures exceed 85°F. Your local UF/IFAS Extension
office can assist with weed identification and provide the
latest recommendations.
Many commercial “weed-n-feed” formulations provide
control, but they should be used with caution because
certain plant materials may not be tolerant. These
herbicides can damage landscape plants whose roots may
extend far under the lawn. These materials should only be
used when a lawn has a uniform weed population. If weeds
exist only on a portion of the lawn, “weed-n-feed” products
should not be applied to the entire lawn. If the situation
warrants the use of a “weed-n-feed” product, it is important
to determine if the manufacturer’s recommended rate of
application supplies the amount of fertilizer needed by the
turfgrass and the amount of herbicide that is required for
weed control. Supplemental applications of fertilizer or
herbicide may be required if the fertilizer/herbicide product
does not supply enough fertilizer to meet the fertility needs
of the turfgrass or the amount of herbicide needed for
weed control. Carefully read the label before use and follow
all label directions.
Watering
Irrigating on an “as-needed” basis is the best way to
maintain any established, mature grass, as long as the
proper amount of water is applied when needed. Irrigation
is needed when leaf blades begin to fold up, wilt, or turn
a blue-gray color, or when footprints remain visible after
walking on the grass (Figure 6). Apply ½–¾ inch of water
per application. This applies water to roughly the top 8
inches of soil where the majority of the roots are. Be sure to
follow any local watering restrictions.
To determine the amount of irrigation supplied by a
sprinkler system, place several straight-sided cans (e.g.,
tuna fish or cat food) throughout each irrigation zone and
run each zone to determine how long it takes to fill the
cans to the ½- or ¾-inch level, then record the time. Each
zone will likely take different amounts of time to give the
same quantity of water. The recorded run times for each
zone should then be programmed into the irrigation clock
for automated systems. If the variation in the catch cans
is great, a more thorough audit of the irrigation system is
needed. Refer to ENH61, How to Calibrate Your Sprinkler
The frequency of irrigating should change seasonally, with
less water needed in the fall and winter. The amount applied
should not be adjusted—only the frequency. Proper watering practices help maintain a healthy lawn
that has fewer stress and insect problems. If large patch or
gray leaf spot diseases are a continuous problem, excessive
watering and nitrogen fertilization may be responsible.
Certain weeds, such as dollarweed and sedges, also thrive in
soils that are continuously wet.
Fertilization
Proper fertilization is very important for sustaining a
healthy lawn. Fertilization and other cultural practices
influence the overall health and quality of the lawn and
reduce its vulnerability to numerous stresses, including
weeds, insects, and disease. It is very important that anyone
fertilizing their lawn be familiar with and follow the
Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Best Management Practices
(FFL BMPs). These practices are designed to maintain
healthy lawns and reduce any potential nonpoint source
pollution of water resources that might result from lawn
and landscape fertilization and other cultural practices.
There are now state and, in some cities and counties, local
regulations that cover lawn fertilization. Be sure to be aware
of these regulations and always follow the directions on the
fertilizer bag. For more information on BMPs.
Pest Management
Weeds
The best approach to weed control is a healthy, vigorous
lawn. Weed problems in a lawn indicate that the turf has
been weakened by improper management practices or dam-
age from pests. Proper management practices can eliminate
many weed problems. If weeds are a persistent problem,
herbicides labeled specifically for St. Augustinegrass should
be used. If an herbicide is needed, preemergence herbicides
(i.e., pendimethalin, benefin, bensulide, atrazine, or others)
can be applied to control crabgrass if it was present in
previous years. Timing is critical for successful control.
As a general rule, preemergence herbicides for crabgrass
should be applied February 1 in south Florida, February
15 in central Florida, and March 1 in north Florida. Note:
Preemergence herbicides will not control weeds that are
actively growing.
Postemergence herbicides (e.g., atrazine) should be applied
as needed for control of summer annual and perennial
broadleaf or grassy weeds. These materials should not be
applied if the turf is under moisture stress or when air
temperatures exceed 85°F. Your local UF/IFAS Extension
office can assist with weed identification and provide the
latest recommendations.
Many commercial “weed-n-feed” formulations provide
control, but they should be used with caution because
certain plant materials may not be tolerant. These
herbicides can damage landscape plants whose roots may
extend far under the lawn. These materials should only be
used when a lawn has a uniform weed population. If weeds
exist only on a portion of the lawn, “weed-n-feed” products
should not be applied to the entire lawn. If the situation
warrants the use of a “weed-n-feed” product, it is important
to determine if the manufacturer’s recommended rate of
application supplies the amount of fertilizer needed by the
turfgrass and the amount of herbicide that is required for
weed control. Supplemental applications of fertilizer or
herbicide may be required if the fertilizer/herbicide product
does not supply enough fertilizer to meet the fertility needs
of the turfgrass or the amount of herbicide needed for
weed control. Carefully read the label before use and follow
all label directions.
Watering
Irrigating on an “as-needed” basis is the best way to
maintain any established, mature grass, as long as the
proper amount of water is applied when needed. Irrigation
is needed when leaf blades begin to fold up, wilt, or turn
a blue-gray color, or when footprints remain visible after
walking on the grass (Figure 6). Apply ½–¾ inch of water
per application. This applies water to roughly the top 8
inches of soil where the majority of the roots are. Be sure to
follow any local watering restrictions.
To determine the amount of irrigation supplied by a
sprinkler system, place several straight-sided cans (e.g.,
tuna fish or cat food) throughout each irrigation zone and
run each zone to determine how long it takes to fill the
cans to the ½- or ¾-inch level, then record the time. Each
zone will likely take different amounts of time to give the
same quantity of water. The recorded run times for each
zone should then be programmed into the irrigation clock
for automated systems. If the variation in the catch cans
is great, a more thorough audit of the irrigation system is
needed. Refer to ENH61, How to Calibrate Your Sprinkler
The frequency of irrigating should change seasonally, with
less water needed in the fall and winter. The amount applied
should not be adjusted—only the frequency. Proper watering practices help maintain a healthy lawn
that has fewer stress and insect problems. If large patch or
gray leaf spot diseases are a continuous problem, excessive
watering and nitrogen fertilization may be responsible.
Certain weeds, such as dollarweed and sedges, also thrive in
soils that are continuously wet.