Rico's Landscaping Business - Sarasota's Professional Landscaping Services

A proper landscape design from the start is your best defense. We plan for proper drainage, select chinch-bug-resistant grass varieties like certain St. Augustine cultivars, and strategically place palms and other plants to account for future root growth. This proactive approach in the design phase prevents common problems before they damage your lawn or hardscape.

For chinch bug damage, our greenscape construction starts with a thorough assessment and soil treatment to eliminate the pests. We then remove the damaged sod, prepare the soil with proper amendments, and install new, robust turf suited for Sarasota. We also address underlying conditions that attracted the bugs, such as drought stress, by improving irrigation as part of the construction process for a healthier, more resilient lawn.

Yes, absolutely. Through careful landscape installation, we can resolve exposed palm roots without harming the tree. Solutions may include grading and adding a shallow layer of topsoil and mulch over the roots in a 'root zone,' or installing a decorative, permeable hardscape like gravel or pavers set in sand around the base. This protects the roots, eliminates trip hazards, and restores the beauty and functionality of your yard.