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Old 04-10-2025, 08:59 AM
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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?
Be careful with the bougainvillea. We get freezing temps in winter that can kill it. It’ll likely need to be covered during those temps like some of the palm trees that also don’t do well in a freeze. Oh, and Crotons too. Good luck! Enjoy!