Pinellas County Water Restrictions and Lawn Spraying

Summer 2009, by Rick Orr

Water-In ApplicationsWater-In ApplicationsIt is allowable to “water-in” after an application “during otherwise restricted times” according to the guidelines published at Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD ), Pinellas County (

Value Engineering: Different Approach to Landscape Design

Summer 2009, by Rick Orr

Tree and Shrub Complex: Most Economical landscapeTree and Shrub Complex: Most Economical landscape

Most landscapes are a mixture of design elements – plants and hardscapes – that are providing less than maximum potential. Value engineering the landscape seeks to provide the highest level of use from the areas under cultivation and development. Bottom line: Good looks and a good price requires thoughtful and wise use of plants – sod , shrubs and trees – Value Engineering!

What is ILoveTurf.com

Summer 2009, by Rick Orr

ILoveTurf.com: Online Magazine and Customer ServiceILoveTurf.com: Online Magazine and Customer Service

ILoveTurf.com is a service to the customers of A Promised Land Lawn Spraying (APLLS). The main purpose is educate customers on how to partner with APLLS to achieve the maximum potential from their lawn and landscape.

What is on ILoveTurf.com

For non-customers you are limited to the Turf Topics, company information and request for proposal.

Lawn Art Aficionado

Winter 2009, by Rick Orr

Concrete Calf Lawn ArtConcrete Calf Lawn Art

I am a lover of lawn art! From Whirligigs to lawn gnomes – I love 'em.

Here is one of my favorites – a concrete calf. Obliviously its' original use was probably at some creamery or dairy, but it now occupies a prominent spot at one of my clients homes.

Thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Smith for brightening my day with their whimsical bovine lawn art!

DIY vs. Professional Lawn Spraying

Summer 2008, by Rick Orr

 Comprable Turf FertilizerComprable Turf Fertilizer

Which is cheaper – DIY (do it yourself) or hiring a professional company to lawn spray? Good question, and I did some research to find the answer and the results may surprise you.

Basically my lawn spraying services provide three basic services: Keep the fertility medium to medium high, kill the bugs and discourage weeds. Included with those services are the licenses, insurance, expertise, equipment and home delivery.