It’s summertime in the Sunshine City! Time for backyard grilling, cornhole, lawn darts and afternoon thundershowers. I mean, who doesn’t appreciate squishing their toes into plush green grass, the smell of a freshly cut lawn or a lazy afternoon napping under the shade of a tall palm tree? But more often than not the chemicals we use to keep our grass green and plush can be a detriment to our environment and health, particularly our kids and pets.
100% Organic Based, Sustainable, Environmentally Innovative
Lucky for us, we have a local expert right here in St. Pete ready to help ease your mind and organically based keep your patch of the planet clean and green! Mike Feliciano, owner and operator of Bee Green Lawn Care, has 20 years of experience in the green industry. Most recently, he has focused on innovative ways to care for lawns and shrubs. A year and a half ago, Mike, his wife Billie and their two dogs, Bruiser and Finn, took a leap of faith and moved from Pennsylvania to our warm and sunny Bay Area. “I want people to know there are better, more sustainable ways to care for their lawns. Your lawn will be greener, and the environment will benefit,” says Mike. For him, however, people are what is most important. “I believe in giving back to the community and treating my employees and customers just like my family.” This is the motivation behind the mission of Bee Green Lawn Care and why Mike only uses only 100% organic Holganix. Holganix is made of 800 plus species of living soil microbes and nutrient enhancers for your lawn. Not only does Holganix provide a lawn safe for your children and pets to roll around on, it is DNA coded to ensure continuity in the product. Basically, it works as a plant probiotic for your soil just as a probiotic benefits your digestive system. This approach will reduce the use of pesticides and traditional fertilizers by up to 75%. Additionally, the emphasis on root growth will encourage the soil to retain water and, over time, greatly reduce the amount of water required to maintain your lawn. Every plot of soil has a make up all its own. So, on Mike’s first visit, he will send a sample of your soil for testing. “When I know what the soil needs, I will be able to provide the solution to fix it in the most sustainable way possible” says Mike. For the average lawn, Bee Green can reduce the use of herbicides and pesticides by 75%, and Nitrogen by over 50%.
Lawn Care Tips
Mike is so passionate about the environment that he encourages every homeowner to consider taking a more organic based approach to their lawn care. A few helpful tips to keep in mind are to first consider having your soil tested. This will help you to provide the most appropriate nutrients needed for your soil. Secondly, mow high–especially if you have St. Augustine grass. This will help to naturally starve weeds and protect your root system; otherwise, your lawn becomes more susceptible to bugs and fungus. Yuck! Lastly, be sure to irrigate properly and as the roots develop, they will become more effective at retaining the water thus reducing irrigation requirements. Bee Green Lawn Care is all inclusive, with one monthly payment for the treatment and care of your lawn. There are no hidden costs and getting started is simple: you can either call for a consultation or inquire on their website. They are able to instantly provide a monthly quote based on the square footage of your property. All you have to do is provide your address. Once you are a customer, Bee Green is available 24/7 via the customer service link on their website. Any concerns submitted after normal business hours come straight to Mike first thing in the morning and he will contact you right away.
Fun in the sun
Seems to me that thanks to Mike and Bee Green Lawn Care, I can kick off my shoes, pull out the grill and invite all the neighbors over for a fun day in the sun. I can’t wait to get started! How about you? You can contact Mike Feliciano by calling 727-231-1149, on Facebook (Bee Green Lawn Care) or by visiting the website at www.BeeGreenLC.com . Be sure to mention his add for some awesome savings.
