Filed under: Pro's Who Know | Tags: central florida, Clickorlando.com, Florida Home, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Season, Hurricane Shutters, Justweather.com, Local 6, Pro's Who Know, WKMG
Thousands of homeowners are devastated by the destruction a hurricane brings. After a hurricane, homeowners assess damage to their homes and prepare for the future. Before the planning stages here is some advice.
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Use Weather Resistant Materials
If you are building or remodeling, that’s the time to make sure your home is storm-ready by utilizing all the weather-resistant building materials that are now available: hurricane strapping, clips, corner bracing, tie-down systems, and, of course, impact-resistant doors and windows. These materials will provide you with better protection during the next extreme weather situation.
Filed under: Pro's Who Know | Tags: Clickorlando.com, Homeowner, Hurricane Preparation, Hurricane Season, Justweather.com, Local 6, Pro's Who Know
Even with the amount of attention hurricanes have received in recent years, there are still a number of misconceptions surrounding them. Here are the top 10 myths and the truth behind them.
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Filed under: Pro's Who Know | Tags: Clickorlando.com, landscaping, lawn and garden tips, lawn care, Local 6, planting lettuce, Pro's Who Know, WKMG
Lettuce and salad greens are favorites in the spring and fall garden. They’re easy to grow and work exceptionally well in raised beds, cold frames, and containers. And with a little planning, you can keep the harvest going throughout much of the year.
Filed under: Pro's Who Know | Tags: Clickorlando.com, garden shrubs, landscaping, lawn and garden tips, lawn care, Local 6, potting soil, Pro's Who Know, soil, WKMG
When I go to the garden center, after loading my cart with flowers and bushes, I head straight for the soil aisle to pile on bags of manure, soil conditioner, and all the wonderful things that I believe will make my plants happy. But is amending the soil around garden plants really a good idea? Here’s the scoop on how to – or not to – improve the soil in your garden.
Filed under: Pro's Who Know | Tags: environmentally friendly, gardening tips, growing broccoli, Homeowner, landscaping, lawn and garden tips, lawn care, Local 6, planting broccoli, planting tips, Pro's Who Know, WKMG
Fresh broccoli is one of the highlights of the vegetable garden, growing crisp and delicious in the chilly temperatures of early spring and fall. Nowadays, I can’t remember why I disliked broccoli as a kid, but I suspect it was its kinship to cabbage and mustards – and distinctive sharp flavor – that was too much for a young veggie skeptic.
Filed under: Pro's Who Know | Tags: central florida, Clickorlando.com, Homeowner, landscaping, lawn and garden tips, lawn care, Local 6, Pro's Who Know, vegetable garden, WKMG
I’m planting my first vegetable garden this summer, and I’m wondering what size it should be?
One of the hardest decisions about vegetable gardening is deciding what size garden to plant. If it’s too small, you may be disappointed in the yield; but if it’s too big, you’ll be overwhelmed with work, and your neighbors will dread seeing you coming with more bags of squash! Here are some tips for planning the garden that’s right for you.
Filed under: Pro's Who Know | Tags: Clickorlando.com, fertilizer, Homeowner, landscaping, lawn and garden tips, lawn care, Local 6, Pro's Who Know, WKMG
I put fertilizer on my lawn, and a few days later I had patches of dead grass! Will I have to replant, or will the grass come back? –Roger
Over fertilizing is one of the quickest ways to kill your lawn. From general discoloration to those telltale stripes from overlapping spreader rows, excessive or careless fertilizing can cause quite a bit of damage to lawn grasses. (more…)
Filed under: Pro's Who Know | Tags: Clickorlando.com, dollar weed, dollarweed, Homeowner, landscaping, lawn and garden tips, lawn care, Local 6, pennywart, Pro's Who Know, weed control, WKMG
If you live in a warm or coastal climate, you’ve likely experienced the invasion of dollarweed (also called pennywort) in your lawn or garden. Dollarweed is caused by excess moisture, and it thrives in areas of poor drainage, excess irrigation, poor soil, and thin turf. Here’s what you need to know to control dollar weed in your yard.
Filed under: Pro's Who Know | Tags: central florida, Homeowner, lawn and garden tips, lawn care, Local 6, Pro's Who Know, WKMG
Rainfall is scarce in July, and soaring temperatures can cause your garden and lawn to slow down and conserve energy. Vegetable gardens kick into high gear and will need some extra attention to stay happy. Other plants in your garden can benefit from special treatment as well. Here are some tips for your lawn and garden during the month of July. (more…)
