Your lawn and landscape change each season and is affected by various challenges such as weeds, insects and diseases. GreenUP Turf Talk provides you with helpful tips, information about your lawn and landscape and advice from our landscape experts. Spring Lawn and Landscape TURF In early spring, cooler temperatures are still influencing when turf grass come out of dormancy. Depending on the turf grass type, some will be slower to emerge from dormancy than others. Regular mowing during the dormant season helps us effectively manage winter weeds such as annual bluegrass (Poa annua). Thes ..read more

Your lawn and landscape change each season and is affected by various challenges such as weeds, insects and diseases. GreenUP Turf Talk provides you with helpful tips, information about your lawn and landscape and advice from our landscape experts. Spring Lawn and Landscape TURF  Now that spring has arrived, Zoysia and Bermuda will soon be coming out of dormancy and will begin to green up, though not as quickly as St. Augustine. Regular mowing during the dormant season helps effectively manage winter weeds. These weeds typically die off in the late spring heat, but by regularly mowing, w ..read more

Your lawn and landscape change each season and is affected by various challenges such as weeds, insects and diseases. GreenUP Turf Talk provides you with helpful tips, information about your lawn and landscape and advice from our landscape experts. Spring Lawn and Landscape TURF  Now that spring has arrived, Zoysia and Bermuda will soon be coming out of dormancy and will begin to green up, though not as quickly as St. Augustine. Regular mowing during the dormant season helps effectively manage winter weeds. These weeds typically die off in the late spring heat, but by regularly mowing, w ..read more

Your lawn and landscape change each season and is affected by various challenges such as weeds, insects and diseases. GreenUP Turf Talk provides you with helpful tips, information about your lawn and landscape and advice from our landscape experts. Spring Lawn and Landscape TURF In early spring, cooler temperatures are still influencing when turfs come out of dormancy. Fescue lawns favor moderate temperatures, and the nutrients your lawncare specialist has applied will yield great results. Don’t be surprised if Bermuda and Zoysia grasses are slower to emerge from dormancy. Regular mowing dur ..read more

Spring has sprung! This welcomed season is all about renewal and rebirth. In nature’s revival, one element emerges with a quiet grace and a profound significance: the spring growth surge of your landscape. Spring is the perfect time to move ahead with warm season landscape renovations and irrigation improvements. As we discussed previously with the five key principles in landscaping, it is important to understand your landscape’s seasonal changes. This means making sure you have a great understanding of what makes your lawn beautiful this time of year, as well as working with a trusted partn ..read more

As we all know, the clocks “sprung forward” an hour this past Sunday. Many of us have already changed the clocks for Daylight Savings in our kitchen, our bedrooms and our watches. But did you remember to adjust your irrigation sprinkler timer? This is an important clock to change to water your lawn and landscape properly. In addition to changing the time, daylight saving time may also mean changes to your watering restrictions. Make sure to check your local Water Management District’s website so you are aware of any changes and can adjust accordingly. Irrigating your lawn and landscap ..read more

As the temperatures drop, plants and grasses require much less water than they do during the summer. Because of this, water doesn’t evaporate as quickly, allowing the grass to retain it longer. Some grass species such as Bahia and St. Augustine grass become dormant during the winter, halting their growth until the temperature rises again. Although they become dormant, your landscape and shrubs still need water, which is why it’s important to understand how adjust your irrigation system during the Winter months to maintain a beautiful and healthy lawn. How Frequently Should You Water? The amou ..read more

Did you know that irrigation systems that aren’t maintained properly can waste up to 25,000 gallons of water annually? That’s why it’s important to understand different ways that you can contribute to water conservation efforts by making simple adjustments to your irrigation system. Not only does a properly functioning irrigation system help your lawn and landscapes look healthy and beautiful, but it also helps prevent water waste. What is Water Conversation V.S Water Waste? Water conservation is defined as the practice of using water efficiently to reduce unnecessary water usage, while water ..read more

It’s the first day of fall. Along with the many reasons that we welcome fall — cooler temperatures, football, fall festivals, harvest colors and pumpkin spice lattes — are the benefits our lawns can experience from the change in seasons. Fall is a great time of year for lawns. You don’t have to mow them as often, and turf and shrubbery thrive without the stress of the summer heat. Here are a few of the climatic changes that benefit turf and shrubs in the fall. Cooler Temperatures. Plants, like people, prefer our fall temperatures over the sweltering heat of summer. Turf and or ..read more

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