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If you live in Edgewater or Florida Shores, you have probably seen the city out here lately. The grapple trucks are cleaning out ditches and those loud vacuum trucks are pressure washing the drainage tubes under driveways. People notice that stuff because it is hard to miss. It is a big, noisy reminder that water is a serious issue in our neighborhoods. Even though it is winter and the ground is dry, this is actually the season to get ready. When the wet season ramps back up,

If your lawn looks like a dry, brown wasteland after this recent hard freeze, you are not alone. I’ve been walking properties all over Volusia County this week, and most homeowners are staring at what looks like a total disaster. The lush green grass is gone, replaced by a crispy, tan landscape. The temptation right now is to grab the tools and start hacking away at those dead patches immediately. But before you do that, you need to understand that this freeze isn't a setback

EDGEWATER, Fla.  If you drive west on State Road 442, the smoke and heavy machinery at the tree line tell a story that goes beyond simple construction. It is the visual signal that the secret of Southeast Volusia is officially out. For decades, Edgewater, New Smyrna Beach, and Oak Hill have existed in a unique pocket of Florida. We are rich in land, blessed with Intracoastal access, and have remained relatively untouched compared to our neighbors to the south. But in a state

The other day I picked up a new lawn here in Edgewater. From the street it looked pretty normal. Decent St Augustine across most of the yard, a few thin spots, nothing wild. Once I walked it, you could see what was really going on. Weeds were creeping in from the neighbor whose whole yard is basically weeds at this point. The turns where the old lawn guy spun the mower were beaten up and thin. The front had that patchy look. Some good grass, some junk, nothing really in charg

A small guide to what your lawn is doing right now Florida fall can be pretty magical in its own way. It just doesn’t hit all at once, and it doesn’t look the same everywhere. Some areas get a steady drop of leaves. Others get hit with a surprise frost — usually overnight, usually in January or February. It’s not dramatic, but it’s enough to shift how the lawn behaves. Right now, most lawns are in between phases. The intense summer growth is easing up. Moisture levels should

A look at what it actually takes to keep a lawn care business running A lot of people think taking care of a lawn just means mowing and keeping it short. If you're not familiar with it, you might not realize the costs that come with it. For our customers, the upside is they don't have to stress about it. We show up every week, make sure it looks great, and help avoid problems with bugs, pests, watering, or turf stress. To get this right, break it down into categories: gear, u

Understanding Florida's Unique Lawn Challenges When you live in Florida, lawns are a whole different ballgame than anywhere else in the country. Most northern lawn experts know this and refer to us as “blade runners” because they recognize that Florida is where the major leagues are. The heat, sandy soils, pests, humidity, and perpetual growth all add up to a challenge that grass from other parts of the country simply can’t handle. Over the years, my family has tried just abo

Not every landscaping job is about making something flashy. Sometimes, it’s about uncovering what’s already there, restoring it with...

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