If you’re like most people, you hate seeing weeds on your lawn – but you also don’t want to stay out there and pick them every weekend. That means using weed-killer… but most people make these three big mistakes when applying weed-killer in North Florida. 3 Big Weed-Killing Mistakes Most People Make You can save […]
4 Things to Do Today to Ramp Up Your Curb Appeal
Ramping up your curb appeal before you sell your home is always a good idea – after all, the exterior of your home is the first thing buyers will see when they pull up for a tour (or when they drive by to determine whether they should schedule a tour of the inside). Here’s what […]
Pest Patrol: Watch Out for These Corn and Soybeans Pests
It’s necessary to scout your fields and keep records of your observations of any landscape plant problems caused by these corn and soybeans pests. Corn Pests Cutworms Cutworms are small, black larvae that are found at the base of plants, above or below the soil. The damage they cause can look as if the corn […]
5 Tips to Care for Your Soil Before Harvest
Healthy soil is key to having a bountiful harvest. So before harvest, farming experts recommend you heed these tips for caring for your soil. Check Your Soil’s Fertilization Needs Check the pH of your soil and treat it with lime stone if it’s needed. Sulfur is also increasingly important in that it is usually lacking […]
How Much Do You Know About Watering Plants?
The newly-designed landscape of your home is everything you’ve always wanted, and you plan to take good care of your outdoor investment. But as you tend to your landscape be aware that there are certain watering concepts for plants, trees and shrubs that are based on fallacies, while there are others that are based on […]
How Many Animals Can I Graze on My Pasture?
You love your new farm property. It comes outfitted with barns, and other outbuildings, and corrals. And not only is it fenced, but the fence is in great shape—and it surrounds the entire property, so no worries about budget-busting fence installs, repairs, or modifications. The icing on the cake is that the farm is the […]
Sold Your Home in 2019? Check Out These Potential Tax Deductions
If you sold your home in 2019, you might be able to snag a few tax benefits – but as always, you should talk to a tax professional to be sure. Sold Your Home in 2019? Check Out These Potential Tax Deductions Selling costs Home improvements and repairs Property taxes Mortgage interest Here’s a closer […]
Prepping for a Recession: Tips for Homeowners
While the economy is doing fine right now, it wasn’t that long ago that we experienced a tremendously difficult time – we were in a huge recession. Now, though, there are things you can do to prepare… just in case. Prepping for a Recession: Tips for Homeowners As a homeowner, you’re in a unique position. […]
Qualities to Look for in a Timberland REALTOR®
If you’re like many people who want to buy timberland for sale in North Florida, whether it’s near Lake City or elsewhere, you know you need a REALTOR® who understands how timberland is different from equestrian properties, farms and ranches – and who definitely understands how a timberland transaction is different from any other type […]
3 Curb Appeal Tips to Help You Sell Your Farmhouse in Lake City
When you’re selling a farmhouse in Lake City or one of the surrounding communities, your REALTOR® will probably talk to you about staging it to make it as appealing as possible to prospective buyers – and part of that is through curb appeal. Curb Appeal Basics Curb appeal – how attractive your home is from […]