May has come back around fast, hasn’t it?
No doubt we’re all still reeling from last summer’s destructive and traumatic storm season. Whether we like it or not, we have to prepare for whatever nature’s got for us this summer.
Bradenton lawn and landscaping, especially in the summer, has long been about the tricky job of managing heavy rains, intense heat, and the occasional but terrible potential for hurricanes.
And now, things are even harder to predict. One year was the dryest summer we’d had in years; the next was the wettest.
What you need in these unpredictable weather circumstances is a local Bradenton landscaping and lawn care company that understand Florida foliage as well as Florida weather. You need a local landscaper that can adapt to changes in order to do what’s best for your yard, whatever the weather does.
Landscaping in Bradenton Heat and Humidity
Whether you’re on the market for residential or commercial landscaping services, Bradenton’s Big South Lawn & Landscape actively applies our expertise to your property every time we arrive on site. That means we’ve got our eyes peeled for problems.
On top of that, we’re also adjusting our standard services based not only on what we see, but what the weather has been like and what the forecast expects. And while our tiered residential lawn care services and custom commercial landscape maintenance contracts delineate how much we’re responsible for, we’re always on the lookout and communicating with you what we see.
The things we do to safeguard your lawn and landscape all summer long (for when these services are outlined in our contract) include:
- Adjusting mowing/cutting height based on type of grass, overall health and density, your watering habits and irrigation system, and current and predicted weather. This helps to prevent scorched grass during droughts, but also keeps lawns healthy and less prone to pests and disease during rainier times.
- Pruning trees and bushes to a desired but healthy height. Likewise, this keeps plants healthy and mitigates dead leaves and branches that invite pests.
- Weeding and spot-treating weeds. The problem with weeds is they often pop up even when other grasses and plants are struggling through a drought—and in those cases, your yard can quickly become more weed than grass. Worse still, when the rains hit, weeds flourish fast. Regular maintenance from a local Bradenton landscaping company means keeping those weeds in check before they grow exponentially.
- Mulching for weed protection and water retention. Mulch is a powerful landscaping tool for two main reasons: Used over flowerbeds and in bare circles around trees, mulch deters weed growth. At the same time, it slows down the evaporation of water from the soil, giving the plant roots more time to take in the water themselves!
- Keeping an eye out for the early signs of pests and diseases, and addressing them (or letting you know how best to address them).
How a Hiring a Local Bradenton Landscaper Benefits You
…and how you can take advantage of our amazing services!
We’ll always show up and do everything we’ve been contracted to do, applying our expertise to every visit. But in order to get the most of that expertise, you can help! When you keep open lines of communication and let us know about problems or concerns, we can be sure to keep an eye out and do our best to address them early.
Here are some of the things you can tell us about:
- Suspected pest issues
- Trouble spots where grass or plants look sick or droopy.
- Areas where rain puddles.
- Changes in your watering habits.
- New plants you’ve planted.
- Problems with your irrigation system (or a sudden spike in your water bill).
These are some of the many reasons why hiring a local landscaping company, in Bradenton summer especially, is not just a way to support the local community; it’s a way to support your yard!
