At Country Boy Pest Control, we’ve spent decades protecting Florida homes from pests of all kinds. But over the years, one thing has become increasingly clear: protecting your home doesn’t stop at the front door. Your yard, your landscaping, and your ornamental plants all play a major role in the overall health, beauty, and comfort of your property. That’s why we offer complete lawn and ornamental care—a service that goes beyond traditional pest control and focuses on keeping your outdoor environment thriving year-round.
In an area like Auburndale, where we deal with warm weather, frequent rain, and thriving plant life, taking care of your lawn and ornamental plants isn’t optional—it’s essential. Pests, weeds, and plant diseases spread quickly here, and without consistent treatment, homeowners can easily find themselves facing brown patches, damaged shrubs, and a landscape that doesn’t reflect the true beauty of their home.
Our lawn and ornamental program was created to give homeowners a dependable, effective, and local solution for keeping their yards healthy, green, and protected. Below, we’re breaking down what the service includes, why it’s important, and how we approach it in a way that reflects our commitment to honesty, expertise, and hometown service.
What Lawn & Ornamental Care Really Means
When we say “lawn and ornamental care,” we’re talking about supporting your entire landscape—not just the grass. This includes your turf, your flower beds, your shrubs, your decorative plants, and even young trees. We treat the yard the same way we treat a home: by identifying the problems, targeting them with the right solution, and preventing issues from returning.
People are often surprised to learn how connected lawn health is to pest control. A weak or poorly maintained lawn attracts more insects. Diseased shrubs can draw pests closer to the home. And weeds can harbor insects that eventually travel indoors. When we strengthen your lawn, we’re also strengthening your home’s overall defense against pests.
Our Lawn Care Approach
Florida lawns face challenges that lawns in other parts of the country simply don’t. The constant humidity encourages fungus growth, the year-round warmth means pests never truly slow down, and our sandy soil doesn’t hold nutrients the way plants need.
We design our lawn care services specifically around Florida’s landscape conditions, focusing on several core areas:
1. Fertilization
Healthy grass doesn’t happen by accident. We apply nutrient-rich fertilizers at just the right times throughout the year to help your lawn grow thicker, greener, and stronger. A well-fed lawn can naturally resist damage better than a struggling one.
2. Weed Control
Weeds aren’t just an eyesore—they compete with your grass for nutrients and water. Left untreated, they can take over quickly. We control existing weeds and apply prevention treatments to stop new ones from emerging.
3. Turf Pest Treatments
Florida turf pests—such as chinch bugs, grubs, and armyworms—can cause severe damage in a short period of time. They eat through roots, strip away color, and destroy patches of lawn before many homeowners realize what’s happening. We identify and treat these pests early to prevent widespread damage.
4. Lawn Disease Prevention
Brown patch, dollar spot, and other lawn diseases thrive in Central Florida’s climate. We stay ahead of the season and apply treatments that protect your lawn from fungus and disease, saving you from costly repairs and regrowth in the future.
Caring for Your Ornamentals
Your ornamental plants—your shrubs, garden beds, decorative flowers, and small trees—are just as important as your lawn. They add character, curb appeal, shade, color, and structure to your property. But they are also vulnerable.
Shrubs and ornamentals can be affected by:
- Aphids
- Whiteflies
- Scale insects
- Mites
- Lace bugs
- Caterpillars
- Plant-specific diseases like mildew or blight
These pests and diseases weaken plants, cause leaf drop, discoloration, stunted growth, and in some cases, permanent damage. Our ornamental care program focuses on keeping these plants strong and protected.
1. Ornamentals Fertilization
Shrubs and plants need their own blend of nutrients to stay healthy. We apply fertilizers tailored to ornamental species so they grow fuller, greener, and more vibrant.
2. Insect Control
Because different ornamentals attract different pests, we inspect your landscape to determine which insect threats are present or likely to appear. Then we apply targeted treatments that stop damage before it spreads.
3. Disease Management
Florida’s humidity encourages diseases that spread through leaves, stems, and soil. We identify and treat these issues early, helping your plants stay beautiful and healthy through every season.
Why Lawn & Ornamental Care Matters So Much in Auburndale
Living and working in Auburndale means we’re familiar with the challenges homeowners face. Our climate creates the perfect environment for pests and plant diseases to thrive. The same moisture and warmth that make our landscaping beautiful also make it vulnerable.
We’ve seen lawns destroyed in a week because of chinch bugs. We’ve seen whiteflies wipe out entire hedges. We’ve seen beautiful yards lose half their shrubbery from disease that could have been prevented.
When we provide lawn and ornamental care, we’re protecting more than plants. We’re protecting:
- Your curb appeal
- Your home’s value
- Your outdoor enjoyment
- Your overall pest protection
- Your investment in your landscaping
A strong, well-maintained lawn acts as a barrier that supports your entire property.
How We Work With Homeowners
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all treatments. Every yard is unique, so we begin with a full evaluation. We look at your lawn type, your plant varieties, the soil conditions, the pest activity, and any existing damage or disease.
Once we understand your landscape, we:
Build a custom plan
Apply the right treatments at the right time
Return regularly for maintenance
Adjust treatments based on seasonal needs
Talk you through what we’re seeing and what we recommend
Communication is important to us. We want you to know what we’re doing and why it matters.
Our Promise to You
We’ve proudly served the Auburndale and Polk County community since 1990. We’re a local, family-oriented business, and we treat your property with the same care we’d give our own.
When you choose us for lawn and ornamental care, you can expect:
- Honest, friendly service
- Professional, trained technicians
- Reliable treatments designed for Florida lawns
- Consistent communication
- A team that truly cares about your results
If something isn’t right, we make it right.