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We just moved to Citrus grove a couple weeks ago and I have decided to do all the things you mentioned myself. As the old saying goes "if you want something done right do it yourself". If you are physically able to do the work yourself you can save a lot of money. I went to Lowes bought a bag of Scotts weed & feed, Spectracide (not sure on the spelling) for killing bugs in the lawn and Spectracide spray in a very easy to use spray for using outside around the home foundation and it can also be used inside your home. The spray is odorless, colorless does not stain, since using the Spectracide the only bugs I have found inside our home have been a few small "Wigs" which were dead nothing else. before using the spray we found those little things all over and very much alive. The total cost of all those products I bought was under $50. Time will tell if I missed my calling and should have been an exterminator, lol. As far as the Scotts weed & feed, I have used that product on our lawn at the house we moved from and IMHO we had the best looking lawn in the community. We got quotes from Massy, Deans and another company whose name I cant remember but they were all very pricey.
As far as landscaping goes, I am considering doing that all myself as well with the exception of adding rock, we need a lot of rock. Whats up with the hay here, mounds and mounds of hay they use in the landscaping?
Good luck with your new home.