Prepping Your Landscape for Winter This Fall

Orlando luxury homes, Oviedo real estate, Coral Gables luxury homes

Fall and early winter are the right time to prune and prepare your yard for the winter season to come.

Yes, even in Florida. Trees, shrubs, and bushes on or around Oviedo real estate and other Florida properties, such as Orlando luxury homes or Cape Coral luxury homes, need to consider having their outdoor greenery equipped for the cooler months ahead.

Are Pesticides Necessary?

Now is the time that professional landscapers will use pesticides to tame back weeds and kill bugs detrimental to many of the native and introduced plants in backyards across Florida.

Many people are wary of using pesticides, particularly if they have children or pets. Children can be susceptible to pesticides because their bodies and immune systems are still developing. Pets also may step on a lawn that has been sprayed with a herbicide and then lick their paws, which could cause a bad reaction.

The truth is you might not have to spray the area at all. Homeowners should take some time to evaluate if the use of these pesticides is practical for their Oviedo real estate or Orlando luxury homes.

According to the Tree Care Industry Association (TCIA), pesticides may not have to be used so it is important to evaluate your particular situation. An example of this is when an infestation happens one year and it’s been treated, then the next year you may only have to cut out the old plant material.

Maintaining horticultural duties, like raking and pruning, assists in so much in solving pest problems.

Pesticide Use

Florida does give rise to many pesky plant predators. White flies are just one! If you have every experienced these prolific sap-sucking insects that you’ll find on ornamental plantings and vegetable gardens.

If you decide to use pesticides, you can look for those that are considered less toxic than others. Look at the labels carefully and only buy the ones that say “Caution” and avoid the ones that note a “Warning” or “Danger” label. The last two are more hazardous, and if used any quarantine period should be followed diligently.

Another hint is not to use agricultural chemicals. These types of pesticides are designed to be sprayed on large areas for agricultural purposes, not hose or hand sprayed by homeowners of Oviedo real estate or Orlando luxury homes.

Herbicide Use

Herbicides are very powerful chemicals. If used improperly, herbicides will kill sprouting weeds along with valuable mature trees and shrubs.

It is important that homeowners not apply herbicides on or near desirable trees as it can affect their health. Root systems sometimes extend far from the trunk of the tree or in locations where the herbicide may be washed.

In Florida, where rain showers happen often, the herbicides can wash through cracked or separated paves right to where delicate tree roots often are concentrated. Do a thorough assessment of your property to determine where and what type of herbicide would be best

Equipment Discretion

If you are going to spray your Oviedo real estate property yourself, be sure to not use the same equipment for herbicides and other pesticides. These are poisons and should never be mixed and should always be clearly labeled.

You may want to consult with a professional who can help diagnose a pest problem and identify any other issues surrounding your plant care. Recommendations from a professional may save you time and money in the long run.

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