Is your yard missing that WOW factor? Consider adding a Bismarck palm. Native to Madagascar, the Bismarck palm (Bismarckia nobilis) is arguably the most impressive, as well as the most widely used palm tree in Florida homes landscaping. With a stout trunk, a symmetrical crown, and silver-green leaves, the Bismarck palm is captivating and elegant. […]
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The first step to solid and environmentally responsible lawn care is understanding your lawn and its needs. Slug-A-Bug can help assess and advise you on what’s necessary for your patch of earth to flourish. Our interest in sustainability and low-impact practices also means we like to know how elements work together. Every piece matters and […]
Read MoreA yard is more than just the grass. Landscaping can play a major role in the way it looks. Since Florida has more sunshine than most states, Brevard County lawn maintenance is important year-round. Make sure to water your lawn only when necessary. If you use plants native to Florida or others that work in […]
Read MoreIt’s aggravating to look at your lawn to see a species of grass you didn’t put there. Wild grass seeds are abundant in Florida soils. Often brought in during construction when the soil is bare, the seeds eventually emerge when conditions are right for germination. The two most common wild grasses in Florida are crabgrass […]
Read MoreDuring the last few weeks, we’ve had a few nights with near-freezing temperatures. You may have seen frost on the ground in the morning. This has resulted in temporary browning of some or all portions of the lawn. Most common is an irregular pattern of browning. But don’t be alarmed, your turf is not dead. […]
Read MoreSlug-A-Bug won a 2021 Neighborhood Favorites Award from Nextdoor.com, an online community where people living in the same geographic locale can connect to share information. The award is based on recommendations and page likes from June 2020 through July 16. Slug-A-Bug also received the award for 2020. “It always means a lot to us when […]
Read MoreSeminoles used the heart of the cabbage palm as food in centuries past. They also used its fronds as brooms and its trunks as water pilings. Today, these trees serve Florida homeowners as decorative elements in their landscapes. The cabbage palm, also known as the sable palm, is a Florida favorite. Prized for its affordability […]
Read MoreThere’s a good chance you already know something about lawn grubs. These small, white problem creatures can be the larvae of a number of different species, but they all want the same thing, the roots buried deep in your lawn. Even as adults, they’ll work to destroy what you’ve built, so dealing with them this […]
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Aphids can chew through your garden or plant nursery in a single season. They’re difficult to get rid of. They suck the sap out of plants and transmit plant viruses that make it difficult for your garden to recover. Aphids also attract ant infestations, since the ants enjoy eating the sugary deposits they leave (ants […]
Read MoreEven though we separate our indoor life from the outside by constructing houses, our home extends from inside our walls to the lawn; the two interrelate. While lawn care creates beautiful areas, it’s also important for managing insects and critters that we don’t want to encounter whether we’re inside or out. Slug-A-Bug can help with […]
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