Tim's Lawn Tips

Straight talk about Florida lawn care from a guy who's been in the dirt for seven years. No fluff, no filler — just the stuff I wish someone had told me when I started.

Cost Guides

How Much Does Lawn Care Cost in Brandon, FL?

By Tim Fitzwater • Apr 15, 2026

Real Brandon prices, no "call for a quote" runaround. What you'll actually pay for mowing, fertilization, sod, irrigation, and more.

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Grass Types

St. Augustine vs. Bermuda vs. Zoysia: Best Grass for Tampa Bay

By Tim Fitzwater • Apr 8, 2026

Sun, shade, traffic, water, cost — here's how I help my customers pick the right Florida grass type without the marketing fluff.

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Seasonal Care

The Complete Florida Lawn Fertilization Schedule

By Tim Fitzwater • Apr 1, 2026

Round-by-round, month-by-month — exactly when and what to put on your Florida lawn. The schedule I use on every property I service.

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Pest & Disease

How to Prevent Chinch Bugs in Your Florida Lawn

By Tim Fitzwater • Mar 25, 2026

Chinch bugs kill more St. Augustine in Tampa Bay than anything else. Here's how I keep them off my customers' lawns year-round.

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DIY Tips

Hillsborough County Watering Restrictions Explained

By Tim Fitzwater • Mar 18, 2026

Two-day-a-week schedule, address-based assignments, and what time you can actually run your sprinklers. The real rules, not the rumor mill.

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Pest & Disease

Why Your Brandon Lawn Turns Brown in Summer

By Tim Fitzwater • Mar 11, 2026

Chinch bugs, take-all root rot, drought stress, or scalping? I'll walk you through how to tell the difference — and how to fix it.

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DIY Tips

New Homeowner Lawn Care Checklist for Florida

By Tim Fitzwater • Mar 4, 2026

Just bought a place in Brandon? Here's the first 30 days of lawn care from someone who's seen what happens when new homeowners skip this.

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Seasonal Care

When to Aerate Your Lawn in Florida

By Tim Fitzwater • Feb 25, 2026

No, you don't aerate Florida lawns the same way you aerate up north. Here's when, how, and whether it's worth it.

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Cost Guides

How to Choose a Lawn Care Company in Brandon

By Tim Fitzwater • Feb 18, 2026

Yeah, I'm biased — but here's what to look for, what to avoid, and what to ask any Brandon lawn company before you hire them.

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DIY Tips

Sod Installation Guide: What to Expect

By Tim Fitzwater • Feb 11, 2026

From the call to the curb appeal: timeline, prep, pricing, and the watering schedule that decides whether your sod lives or dies.

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Seasonal Care

Seasonal Lawn Care Calendar for Tampa Bay

By Tim Fitzwater • Feb 4, 2026

A month-by-month playbook for Tampa Bay lawns. What I'm doing on customer properties in January, July, and every month between.

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Cost Guides

Pressure Washing Your Driveway: DIY vs. Pro

By Tim Fitzwater • Jan 28, 2026

When renting works, when it doesn't, what it actually costs to hire someone, and how to avoid the most common DIY damage.

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