Lawn and Ornamental Care
Lawn and Ornamental Care in Southwest Florida
Fertilization, weed control and insect management for Florida turf, palms and ornamentals, scheduled around the wet season instead of against it.
- Veteran-owned
- Family-owned
- Licensed & insured
- Free inspections
- 24 to 48 hour response on most jobs
A lush, green lawn in Southwest Florida is not an accident – it is the result of understanding our sandy soils, intense rainfall patterns, and the relentless parade of insects and diseases that target St. Augustine, Bahia, and Zoysia grass varieties. Your Days Without Pests LLC provides comprehensive lawn and ornamental care that keeps your turf healthy and your landscape thriving. With 14+ years of experience, owner Ignacio Gomez and our veteran-owned team serve homeowners in Lehigh Acres, Fort Myers, and Naples with science-based treatments tailored to Florida’s unique growing conditions.
Overview
Southwest Florida lawns face constant pressure from pests, fungi, and nutrient deficiencies that most homeowners cannot diagnose until the damage is already visible. Chinch bugs can destroy a St. Augustine lawn in weeks during the summer heat. Sod webworms and armyworms can strip a yard almost overnight. Fungal diseases like brown patch and gray leaf spot thrive in our humid rainy-season conditions. And our sandy soils leach nutrients faster than northern clay, requiring precisely timed fertilization to maintain color and density.
Our lawn and ornamental care program takes a holistic approach – we do not just react to brown patches, we build soil health, prevent pest establishment, and strengthen your turf and shrubs so they can resist the stresses of the Florida climate. A healthy lawn is the best defense against weeds, insects, and disease, and our year-round program is designed to keep your landscape at peak vigor through every season.
We also care for your ornamental plants – the hibiscus, ixora, crotons, palms, and flowering shrubs that define a Florida landscape. These plants face their own pest pressures, including aphids, scale insects, mealybugs, and whiteflies that can defoliate a prized specimen in days if left unchecked.
What We Treat and Include
- Chinch bugs – the number one destroyer of St. Augustine lawns in Florida, sucking plant sap and injecting toxins that kill grass in expanding irregular patches.
- Sod webworms – caterpillars that chew grass blades down to the soil line, causing brown patches that appear almost overnight.
- Armyworms – marching caterpillars that can defoliate large sections of turf in a matter of days, especially in late summer and fall.
- Mole crickets – burrowing insects that tunnel under turf, severing roots and creating brown, spongy areas that lift like loose carpet.
- Fire ants – building mounds that damage mowing equipment and pose stinging hazards to people and pets.
- Fungal diseases – brown patch, gray leaf spot, dollar spot, and take-all root rot that flourish in Florida’s wet, humid conditions.
- Weed control – pre-emergent and post-emergent treatments for crabgrass, dollarweed, sedge, and other common Florida lawn weeds.
- Fertilization – seasonally calibrated granular fertilization with slow-release nitrogen, potassium, and micronutrients suited to Florida sands.
- Ornamental plant care – insect and disease control for shrubs, hedges, palms, and flowering plants including scale, mealybug, aphid, and whitefly treatment.
- Soil pH adjustment – lime or sulfur applications to maintain the optimal pH for nutrient uptake in your specific turf variety.
Our Process
- Lawn assessment. We evaluate your turf variety, soil condition, drainage, sun exposure, and existing pest or disease activity to build a baseline.
- Custom program design. We create a year-round treatment calendar calibrated to Southwest Florida’s growing seasons, rainy season, and dormant period.
- Seasonal fertilization. We apply the right fertilizer formulation at the right time – nitrogen for green-up, potassium for stress tolerance, and micronutrients for color.
- Pest and disease monitoring. Each visit includes a scan for chinch bugs, webworms, fungal activity, and ornamental pests, with treatment applied at first sign.
- Weed prevention. Pre-emergent applications in spring and fall stop weed seeds before they germinate, with post-emergent spot treatment for breakthroughs.
- Continuous adjustment. We modify the program as conditions change – drought, excess rain, new pest pressure – so your lawn always gets what it needs.
Why Choose Us
- 14+ years of Florida lawn experience. We know the grass varieties, soil types, and pest cycles that define Southwest Florida landscapes.
- Veteran-owned attention to detail. Ignacio Gomez’s military discipline shows in every treatment – we do not skip zones or rush applications.
- Licensed and insured. Fully credentialed for all lawn and ornamental pesticide and fertilizer applications in Florida.
- Integrated approach. We treat the whole landscape – turf, ornamentals, soil, and environment – not just the symptoms.
- Free inspections. We will assess your lawn and landscape at no charge and build a plan that fits your property and budget.
Service Area
We provide lawn and ornamental care across Lee, Collier, Hendry, Glades, and Sarasota counties, serving properties from compact residential lots to expansive estates with full landscape programs.
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What Southwest Florida customers say
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Have had this company since moving to Florida in 2015. They are always professional, knowledgeable and on time. They always respond in a timely manner and are in… read more
Michelle Gardner
November 8, 2023Reasoable price, Reliable honest Service.
J R
July 27, 2023Super profesional
Aracely Hernàndez
July 26, 2023 -
When we bought our house in March, we were struck with the shock that it was infested with roaches. We deep cleaned and set up bombs to no avail. We… read more
Tabitha Ashley
December 30, 2022Excelente y muy profesional
Susana Bravo
October 24, 2022Best in Naples! Have been using Nacho and his team for a little over a year- great experience. We recently had a pool built and did not want a cage, Nacho… read more
Michael Spinosa
September 16, 2022 -
Very nice people and they show up when they say they will. Also did an excellent job on the problem we were having with ants. I would highly recommend them.
Larry Epperson
August 29, 2021I have very good experience with Your Days Without peasts. Ignacio spends time to explain the lawn treatment he plans to do. The servicemen are knowledgeable and dependable. They really… read more
Elaine Chambers
July 2, 2019Friendly, efficient, knowledgeable with reasonable prices. Responds quickly. Great customer service!
Jody Miller
June 17, 2019 -
The service was excellent and professional Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to be pest free
Sharon Vargo
June 1, 2019Great service. They take the time to listen, they respond quickly, and they take care of special requests
Murray Schechter
April 21, 2019
Start with a lawn inspection
We look at the turf, the irrigation and the beds before quoting, then set a feeding and treatment schedule that fits the property.