{"id":117,"date":"2026-08-10T13:54:42","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T13:54:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expedient-service.com\/?page_id=117"},"modified":"2026-08-10T14:16:45","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T14:16:45","slug":"florida-lawn-care-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/expedient-service.com\/?page_id=117","title":{"rendered":"Florida Lawn Care Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What do the three numbers on lawn fertilizer mean?<\/strong><br>This is the N-P-K ratio: Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium. Nitrogen promotes green, leafy growth. When fertilizing a lawn, use a fertilizer where the first number (nitrogen) is the highest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Can grass clippings be used as fertilizer?<\/strong><br>Grass clippings are free fertilizer. If composted with other organic material, they can also contribute to compost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What does mulch do for plants?<\/strong><br>Natural mulch can help protect plant roots and keep soil from drying out too quickly. Organic mulch can also break down over time and add organic material to the soil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"396\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-120\" alt=\"lawncare2.png\" src=\"https:\/\/expedient-service.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-From-2026-08-10-23-04-30-e1786371058753.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expedient-service.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-From-2026-08-10-23-04-30-e1786371058753.png 600w, https:\/\/expedient-service.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-From-2026-08-10-23-04-30-e1786371058753-300x198.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What is the best time to water plants?<\/strong><br>Watering plants on a consistent schedule promotes healthy growth. Watering early in the morning helps reduce evaporation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Does grass grow as fast as hair?<\/strong><br>Grass can grow considerably faster than human hair when conditions are right. Before getting that haircut you might wanna think about a mow instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How close should sod pieces be when installing a lawn?<\/strong><br>When putting sod down, the pieces should butt up closely against each other. This helps prevent gaps between the pieces and gives you a more uniform lawn while it establishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Can you make my bushes look like Minecraft?<\/strong><br>Yes! We generally do basic shapes and straight cuts so we got it mostly down path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"436\" height=\"566\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-119\" alt=\"lawncare3.png\" src=\"https:\/\/expedient-service.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-From-2026-08-10-23-01-26.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/expedient-service.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-From-2026-08-10-23-01-26.png 436w, https:\/\/expedient-service.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Screenshot-From-2026-08-10-23-01-26-231x300.png 231w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 436px) 100vw, 436px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What fruits grow well in Florida?<\/strong><br>Mango, soursop, passion fruit, avocado, dragon fruit, and star fruit can certainly grow well in Southwest Florida and provide a tasty fruit.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How do I know if I have Brazilian pepper?<\/strong><br>Brazilian peppers are incredibly invasive. It can grow into a dense shrub or small tree and may produce clusters of red berries. If a crushed up leaf smells like pepper than you might be dealing with one. A good idea is to have one of our experienced lawn care experts come by to take a look and remove it if necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Is battery-powered lawn equipment a good <\/strong>investment?<br>Florida is a harsh environment for lawn equipment. Battery-powered equipment can be convenient for homeowners, but for professional lawn care, we still find gas-powered equipment to be more effective over time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What do the three numbers on lawn fertilizer mean?This is the N-P-K ratio: Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium. Nitrogen promotes green, leafy growth. When fertilizing a lawn, use a fertilizer where the first number (nitrogen) is the highest. Can grass clippings be used as fertilizer?Grass clippings are free fertilizer. 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