Lawn Control Services in the Greater Tampa, FL area

Too much water near the surface is one reason that lawn diseases start to develop. Contrary to an old wives’ tale, watering at night does not necessarily create disease problems. However, too much water close to the surface can create many unnecessary problems that may lead to a lawn disease problem. Water needs to penetrate to a depth of 6” to 12”. Water your lawn for a longer period of time and less frequently during the spring, summer and fall. Aerate deeply, and do it as often as needed, to help water penetrate into the soil and not just run off. Check the depth of water penetration several times during the summer to make sure your lawn is receiving the necessary water. You can buy a lawn aerator that attaches directly to a hose, or you can attach a pipe to a hose, to help get water deep into the soil. Poor drainage can be just as bad for a lawn as too much water. Roots need oxygen to grow. If the soil does not drain, there is not any oxygen in the soil for the roots to use. This condition can make a lawn more susceptible to a disease.

Weeds are a huge threat to the integrity and health of your lawn, therefore you should be prepared to get rid of them quickly and efficiently without harming other plants and grasses that are beneficial. The best way to get rid of weeds is to let us prevent them before they even come out of the ground with the use of our herbicides. These weed killers work by damaging the root system of weeds while they are still deep underground. It is recommended to apply this before the spring to protect your lawn and garden all year long so it doesn't damage your lawn.

Grubs and other burrowing insects present the greatest threat to your lawn. It can be hard to even know if you have them or not, so being aware of the signs of infestation is important. Brown or dying areas of grass is a good indication that there might be a grub infestation. Call for our service to check for them, or you can take a small sample of lawn, perhaps a few square inches, to check for sightings of the grubs

Ants are yet another threat to the health of your lawn. Their nests can cause raised dirt mounds that disrupt the pristine look of a well-tended lawn and some species such as fire ants present a health threat as well. Ant control is therefore one of the services we can do to keep your lawn beautiful and inviting.

Lawn and Disease Control. Identifying what type of fungus or disease your lawn may have can be difficult on your own. Prevention is always the best method. If brown or dead spots begin to appear in your lawn, or if you cannot diagnose if these spots are a fungus or disease, call us for service to begin treatment as soon as possible, and avoid mowing or walking through affected areas to eliminate spreading the fungus all over the lawn.