Schaefer’s Lawn & Landscaping: Local Landscaping Serving Orlando, FL 32807

The best defense is a thick, healthy lawn. Weeds and fungus thrive in weak, stressed turf. Our approach focuses on building soil health, proper fertilization tailored to Florida's soil, and strategic core aeration to improve root growth and water penetration. A strong, dense lawn naturally chokes out weeds and is more resistant to disease, reducing the need for reactive treatments.

In Orlando's climate, it's often hard to tell. True drought stress and common fungal diseases like Brown Patch can look similar. A key sign of fungus is a 'smoke ring' or darkened edge around the patch, especially in humid weather. We offer free diagnostic visits to correctly identify the issue—applying a fungicide to dry grass or just watering a fungal infection won't solve the problem and can make it worse.

Absolutely. We use a combination of pre-emergent and post-emergent herbicides applied with precision timing and at the correct rates. Pre-emergents create a barrier to stop weed seeds from sprouting, which is highly effective and reduces overall chemical use. For existing weeds, we use targeted spot treatments. Our programs are designed to be effective for your lawn while being responsible for our local Orlando ecosystem.