{"id":1402,"date":"2023-01-04T18:49:16","date_gmt":"2023-01-04T18:49:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/fortmyers-fl\/?p=1402"},"modified":"2023-01-04T18:49:16","modified_gmt":"2023-01-04T18:49:16","slug":"residential-lawn-care-in-naples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/fortmyers-fl\/residential-lawn-care-in-naples\/","title":{"rendered":"Residential\u00a0Lawn Care in Naples: Examining Common Lawn Care Myths"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-108 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/fortmyers-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/140\/2016\/01\/2ndphotoforlawnfertlizationandweedplanpage-300x189.jpg\" alt=\"Pretty Woman playing with cute puppy on manicured green grass after Lawn Doctor provided Residential\u00a0Lawn Care in Naples\" width=\"300\" height=\"189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/fortmyers-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/140\/2016\/01\/2ndphotoforlawnfertlizationandweedplanpage-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/fortmyers-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/140\/2016\/01\/2ndphotoforlawnfertlizationandweedplanpage-768x483.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/fortmyers-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/140\/2016\/01\/2ndphotoforlawnfertlizationandweedplanpage-1024x644.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/fortmyers-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/140\/2016\/01\/2ndphotoforlawnfertlizationandweedplanpage.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-qtag-num=\"Q100046687\">When it comes to lawn care,\u00a0it&#8217;s hard to know what&#8217;s fact and what&#8217;s fiction. There&#8217;s so much information available, not all of which is true. At\u00a0Lawn Doctor of Fort Myers, we can help. As local residential lawn care experts in\u00a0Naples,\u00a0Fort Myers, and nearby areas in FL, we know what&#8217;s reality and what to avoid, including the following myths:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Myth #1: Lawns are generally the same. <\/strong>Just like people, every lawn is unique,\u00a0from the grass species growing in it to the topography, condition and profile of the soil, sun and shade exposure. Local growing and climate conditions also impact grasses differently, requiring care that is customized.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Myth #2: Weeds should be hand-pulled.<\/strong> Weeds are pesky and persistent. It&#8217;s why you should avoid hand-pulling them. When you do, if you leave behind even the tiniest bit of the root, it will regenerate into a new plant. If you have weeds, it&#8217;s\u00a0best, instead, to hire a professional in the Naples area\u00a0to provide customized residential lawn care.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Myth #3: Aeration is easy with spiked shoes. <\/strong>Aeration is only effective if 5% of the soil is aerated. Spiked shoes don&#8217;t come close to achieving this, so they are simply a waste of time. Walking all over your lawn with them can actually increase compaction. Rather, opt for core aeration, which is time-tested and proven to work,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Myth #4: Beer is a good fertilizer. <\/strong>The claim is that the yeast in the beer fuels growth and fertilizes the lawn. However, yeast is also good for fungus, which can damage your lawn. In addition, other ingredients, like sugar and alcohol found in beer can harm your grass \u2013 not help it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Ready for Residential\u00a0Lawn Care from\u00a0the Experts in Naples?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Don&#8217;t get fooled by myths like the ones above. Instead, let Lawn Doctor of Fort Myers take care of your lawn and breathe new life into it with treatments rooted in science and experience.\u00a0We offer residential lawn care in Naples, Fort Myers, Bonita Springs and nearby areas that is delivered by professionals using premium products and cutting-edge equipment not available to consumers.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll get a lawn you love with time-tested services in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Naples<\/li>\n<li>Fort Myers<\/li>\n<li>Bonita Springs<\/li>\n<li>Cape Coral<\/li>\n<li>Sarasota (East)<\/li>\n<li>Bradenton (East)<\/li>\n<li>Venice<\/li>\n<li>North Fort Myers<\/li>\n<li>Murdock<\/li>\n<li>Port Charlotte<\/li>\n<li>Punta Gorda<\/li>\n<li>Osprey<\/li>\n<li>Nokomis<\/li>\n<li>North Port<\/li>\n<li>Englewood<\/li>\n<li>Lehigh Acres<\/li>\n<li>And throughout the surrounding\u00a0area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawndoctor.com\/fortmyers-fl\/contact_lawn_doctor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Contact us<\/a> today to find out more about residential lawn care in Naples, FL.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to lawn care,\u00a0it&#8217;s hard to know what&#8217;s fact and what&#8217;s fiction. 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