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Originally Posted by idlewild
Very helpful - thank you! You and @MarshBendLover have convinced me to do it myself.
And, I've already started researching online - debating if I wanted to spend the money (if even CDD possible) and lay new Zoysia at least in my backyard for the dogs. I love Better Call Chad and will check out Lawn Care Nut too. Thanks again!
I LOVE this! I was thinking I would just do it all myself as (a) I'm not retired (not even 55 yet) (b) will be full time resident and (c) need the exercise! Moreover, like you, I don't mind lawn care and would actually find a sense of pride in maintaining a great lawn - despite likely cocking it up at least a few times as I learn. I'm really looking forward to hardscaping and adding drip irrigation, and growing plants and flowers we can't get anywhere else like the bougainvillea.
I'm definitely going to get the gear like a self-propelled mower, push broadcast spreader, and sprayers along with items to mix fertilizers and insecticides especially now with the Home Depot Spring Sale on.
QUESTION: Would either of you or anyone know of someone or some service - likely a much smaller operation - who could check out my lawn and minimally apply insecticide and possibly fertilize hopefully sometime this week before we get down there (with our dogs) next week?  |
You welcome, glad to help.
Depending on your lot size, you might be better off with a hand held fertilizer spreader vs a larger drop or broad cast spreader. Storage is at a premium in most garages. Be sure to get proper eye and face protection if you go with a hand held spreader. It’s closer to your face and breathing in that dust is not good for you.
If your here next week, you lawn will be fine without any additional treatments. It just came from the “Sod Farm” where they have probably recently treated it for insects and fertilized it.
Also, thought you might be interested in this link for you venture into new plants to acquire ;
Guide to Florida Landscape Plants for the southern half of the Sunshine State
Some are hardy in our zone, some are not but it’s got some good care information.
Best of luck to you!
Sal