Is The Grass Greener In The Villages?

Clarification: We have the following services with superior; insect spraying, lawn fertilization, weed control, termite protection, and shrub fertilization. The annual cost for those services is $595. The initial termite bond and application would be extra as would irrigation services.
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When Jerry and Linda moved to Villages almost three years ago, they did all of their own lawn maintenance. They fertilized, they did their own weed control, and they treated their home and yard for insects. In the course of their time in the 55+ community they have decided to leave these jobs to the professionals. In this episode you can learn why they changed. Storage issues, as well as a lack of experience convinced the Newcomers to hire a service for all of their lawn maintenance.
Superior Services of Central Florida
1720 NE 6th Ave. Ocala, FL 34470
[phone] or 1-800-PEST CONTROL
Website: 1800pestcontrols.com
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[@dancurran8977]

I can see why you use this company. The young guy is very courteous and professional. I enjoyed the video even though we got rid of our lawns long ago here in California because of the ongoing drought conditions.

[@lindagraham178]

Your videos are always interesting, Jerry is a very good interviewer, very kind and respectful, easy to listen to

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thank you Linda, that is so nice of you to say.😁😁😁

[@w.c.7247]

“Like hair in my meatloaf.” Thanks for my new favorite simile (?).

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆

[@mykvalentin]

JOSH: "If you have someone take care of your lawn for you, then that leaves more time to play golf..." That sold me right there!! Thank you Jerry & Linda AND Gizmo! Cheers 🍻

[@mavisrobin]

me too!

[@ToRetirementAndBeyond]

Hey Jerry! Hey Linda! As others have mentioned, you have a nutsedge problem. So do we. It's a nasty weed - hard to kill and harder to keep from coming back. I look forward to having someone do that work for us when we get there.

[@poppopkustomkars1234]

Guys many of my friends in the orlando area have moved to eliminating a lawn completely. The have river rocks beautifully arranged. Maintenance free. In that area with 100 degree temps and constant burning sun growing grass in sand is pretty much a fruitless endeavor Rock lawns allowed in the Villages?

[@Theflylover]

Excellent! The VILLAGES really need to hire you two ... JERRY AND LINDA ON VILLAGES RADIO - OR A TELEVISION SHOW!

[@bernadettearroyo-kemp6841]

Another very informative and interesting video! Thank you!

[@milantoombs6696]

Good show, a lot goes into maintaining a lawn. Think that’s $600 well spent!

[@johnhanson4494]

thanks good tips... i kind of like the idea of astroturf!

[@nataliesmithhart4511]

Having someone else take care of our lawn care will be my husbands greatest JOY in retirement! Great content Jerry & Linda. TFS. Best! ☀️🌴☀️

[@penelopepitstop762]

It was really nice your lawn company sent a spokesperson to be a guest on your show. If we ever move to the Villages, I want a courtyard villa that is professionally landscaped. Some I’ve seen are so beautiful.

[@simonsolano617]

Thanks for the informative video. You guys have a great lawn!

[@karenseman8258]

There is so much to learn about FL lawns, and hiring professionals is the way to go! I encourage your viewers to ask their neighbors about the technician that actually performs the lawn services in their area - we’ve had a bad experience with Superior (high turnover on our route with 3 different techs in less than 5 months; our lawn suffered with inconsistent and delayed treatments so we went with another company whose tech is well reviewed by our neighbors - and we hope he’ll stay in his job for a long time!) Having said that, our Superior techs for interior/exterior pest control and for irrigation are great and come quickly when requested. Thanks for the video and y’all looked super cute lying on your lawn! 😍

[@vlastaanderson8092]

Thank you for your video. It has so many information I wanted to know.

[@lauralampe1664]

Very practical and useful information for wannabees and newbies to The Villages, especially if one has lived in a townhouse or condo like I have and don't have lawn care experience.

[@beautyover6018]

Very informative & thorough - I’m in Texas so I know about the southern lawn & weeds but not so much on Florida vegetation. I agree having it professionally done is the way to go! I have heard about all the bugs in Florida - would love to see a video on that!

[@sassysasparilla2922]

Interesting, helpful and informative video as always..Josh is very knowledgeable, thanks for sharing..pets and treats to sweet Giz! 🐾💓

[@ruthmarini8453]

A lot of good information. Good morning, guys.

[@CR-ru1kw]

Many thanks for sharing😎. Learned a lot 😉. 🥰Gizmo.

[@stevenwilburn235]

Very informative video. Thank you so much for sharing!!!

[@davidjeffries47]

Great show! Very informative!

[@NoBSEateries]

Great interview and tips! -S

[@theresatitus-lawson3431]

Very informative video Jerry and Linda. This Rep from Superior Services sounds like he knows his business. I have a service do all my lawn maintenance also. I'm glad you two found a service you can rely on so you can relax and enjoy your retirement and have more time to bring us such entertaining videos. Keep up the good work! Love it! 🧡

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thank you, sweet lady! 🙂🙂🙂

[@alvalantine]

This is why I like to have one company do everything. Mow, weed, fertilized, sprinkler service and any kind of spraying for bugs and weeds. If you have two different companies doing it theirs a good chance of getting the blame game. The mowing guy cut it to short they brought a different kind of grass from their lawn mower your sprinkler system is not covering the entire area and some parts aren't getting enough water etc. If one company does it all you can say well that's on you guys for cutting it to short etc. Just my opinion but if whoever you hire does it all they can't blame anyone else.

[@j.m.7056]

Great post! You always present such valuable information!!!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thanks, JM!

[@rodneyskinner7741]

Very informative guys thanks!❤️😘🇺🇸

[@carolapostolos8929]

Thanks for the informative video. Our St Augustin grass in Citrus Grove looks beautiful. I want to keep it that way so I'll be looking for a lawn treatment company soon.

[@andreabobby2112]

Very informative. I gave up and use a lawn care company also. Thanks

[@edithp.7213]

That tall “grass” is Nutsedge. It spreads via tubers that spread under the soil level. There are a couple of over the counter product that gets rid of them successfully: Image or Ortho Nutsedge Killer. You can always tell where you have an area in your yard where it stays moist because that’s where these buggers like to grow.

[@josea5949]

Wow. Thank you for that information

[@DisMindy5767]

Thank you so much for this informative video.

[@billwilliams9527]

I believe the taller 'weed' is nut grass. Has a deep root, and does the 'root spread' thing, difficult to control. Common Florida 'undesirable' grass type.

[@rebeccaspacke2315]

I always love these types of videos. As a newcomer, I never know who to call for services. Thank you so much. Will be calling Superior as soon as they open this morning. 🌴🌳🌴

[@MOMMAMEGx3]

Make sure to ask for Josh ❤️❤️

[@TheGregWallace]

Comment....Bermuda grass is a good grass it just needs lots of sun and it also grows and spread fast in sandy soil, however it does not do well in the shade like Zoysia grass that most time only needs a few hours of sun and can handle full sun as well.

[@gordondonahue4810]

We have a well mowed field for a lawn. Your superior tech would have a field day trying to identify all the various weeds.

[@markphillipson768]

Josh is awesome and a Professional, we’ve seen him before I believe doing Termite Protection? Loving the Backdrop, it’s the right move having your Lawn and Home Protection done by someone else. Take care.

[@tommills6123]

Surprised Superior doesn't know what Nut Sedge looks like. He needed to treat on the "spot". Also, Bermuda will take over the Zoysia grass over time. It is more aggressive...Which is ok. A well maintained Bermuda yard is very pretty when reel mowed cut. Nice video and pretty yard!!

[@SCSchmidt]

That's Nut Sedge for sure. That stuff will take over and is very hard to get rid of. Sedgehammer, which you can find on Amazon or most lawncare stores, is good stuff to knock it out. I use it and it works well.

[@jamesinkeys]

Seems, Home Depot sells only Bermuda grass seeds...Home Depot would know, what lawn seed is best for this area,.. right? Why is Bermuda, now being frowned upon?

[@josea5949]

Bermuda is what they use on golf courses. It likes to be kept really really short.

[@jamesinkeys]

I've have had problems with a few lawn care, and mower companies...Pay to have a nice lawn, and be worry free, NOPE!...Feel like, I should have bought low maintenance Villa, even though, ah don like them amigo, noway....

[@djbvida]

Great video; I think it’s smart to pay someone to do all that. You don’t have to buy all that equipment and store all those chemicals. Gizmo I bet enjoys that yard!

[@josephsullivan8654]

I've been researching the different pest control companies (includes fertilizer) and came across "Deans." They seem to be one of the bigger companies and their prices were reasonable. I've been told many villages have hired and fired at least three companies. Go figure.

[@joannefuerst4882]

Good info! Thank you. 😊

[@MarkAlderson]

Thanks for the great lawn video! We are down here in Hawkins and have the dreaded St Augustine! But we had it in Texas, holds up good in the heat. Our little chihuahua Dixie doesn’t like it much, to rough on her little feet suppose!😂

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Gizmo too! 😁😁

[@rj20022]

Jerry that taller grass is nutgrass. Love your channel.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thanks, Roger!

[@Dariolambchops]

The Brady bunch had a sweet looking lawn. I wonder who did the maintenance! Lol😎

[@mb0314]

Another great informative video. On the phone making an appointment right now. Thank you 🙏🏻 Jerry and Linda, 6 mos., new and trying to learn so much here.😘💕

[@MOMMAMEGx3]

Make sure to ask for Josh ❤️

[@marklloyd4153]

I love videos like this 👍

[@DuaneWiseChristian]

Josh was extremely knowledgeable and professional love your videos they’re always fun and meaningful or helpful in someway. Great job you all rock 🪨 get it haha dodgy see no rocks in your grass 😂

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

LOL!🙂🙂🙂

[@hosegooseman5]

Thanks for sharing. Saludos!!!

[@tahant00]

I hired them to maintain all of my grass and sprinkler care. The initial charge was $ 1390 for the 1st year. They are very good about coming out when I call. But if you have a problem with your grass they can't fix it.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Are you sure it was Superior? They have been very responsive for us at much less price. Perhaps you included the initial termite bond and sprinkler maintenance.

[@tahant00]

@@JERRYANDLINDA when you did your 1st video with superior we had a conversation in the comments about them. So I hired them. I have had them for almost a year now. Yes they do come out when I call. But for what I pay my grass should be in better shape then what it is. About the money. I was charged $1390 for the 1st year. That included termite treatment, bug spray inside and outside, fertilizer on the grass and shrubs, and maintenance of sprinkler systems. Next year the cost goes to $700. I feel kind of locked in because I gave them so much money in the beginning.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Give them a call. They've been very responsive for us. As always, we appreciate you watching! 🙂🙂

[@bethwallace4994]

Hi Jerry and Linda. I noticed a bump on Gizmo's head above his right ear. Hope it is nothing serious.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

About 5 years ago he was attacked by a rottweiler while on a leash in our yard. Linda was walking him. He sustained major injuries and almost died. He's all better now, but has a few battle scars.

[@bethwallace4994]

@@JERRYANDLINDA So happy Gizmo is OK. My dog, Sadie, was attacked by a pit bull several years ago. Hope you are having a great weekend.

[@richardc488]

Read an article that some people were not happy in Villages and sold to go back home!

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Maybe so... there are 140,000 residents here. There are some unhappy people everywhere.

[@eileenashe4775]

600 dollars a year is a bargain!

[@seoulbrooks]

looked like a lot of lawn problems for a company coming out ever month. Why do they come out and find problems if they are providing monthly services. Maybe they should come more often until those problems are corrected. I would not be paying $600 a year unless my lawn was in a great condition. I do know some of the lawn services spread problems across the lawns because they do not wash their machines between different services, or they do not keep lawn mower blades sharp and stress the grass. Also, if they are unaware of the taller grass type ( think it is nut grass) how can they be providing a specific treatment? It is very economical to have a company take care of your lawn needs but you need to make sure you are getting the services you are paying for. Thanks for the video, something we are all concerned with here in central Florida.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

This company does not do any cutting weed eating edging, et cetera. They come and provide fertilizer, weed control, and insecticide. He pointed out an area that was not getting enough water, which is not their fault, And pointed out an area where the grass had been scalped by a weed eater, which also is not what they do.

[@stephaniecampbell6811]

With the aggressive fertilizing and bug killing applications, do you worry about Gizmo being exposed to all that on a regular basis ?

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Watch the next Mailbag Monday! 😁😁😁

[@pauldiatlovich8515]

My wife and I are moving to the Villages in a couple of weeks. We’d like to thank you both for your informative and thoughtful posts. We also are moving there from the Hoosier state, is there anything from here that you’d like us to bring down for you?

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Tenderloins? 😁😁😁😁😁

[@pauldiatlovich8515]

We’ll see what we can do. They’ll be from the best place for tenderloins I know, The Mug n Bun. They might need some warming lol

[@chuckhoyt5781]

Good morning. We just closed on our home in Citrus Grove. Not there until January/February. 😕 But are looking for pest service. Can you provide the number you call for Superior? Are they out of Ocala? Thanks so much for all your videos. Lots of great information. Chuck & Diane 🌴😎

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Thanks Chuck! Try this number: [phone]

[@chuckhoyt5781]

@@JERRYANDLINDA thanks!

[@brentstr10]

Hey Jerry and Linda...A lot of good information in the video but you didn't tell us the name of that tall grass that grows so fast.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Nutsedge... aka nutgrass! #$@%!!

[@danieljustdaniel9550]

The wife is questioning the fan in the window @14:26, dose this kelp with air circulation? Hope I can find a good and affordable lawn service in our Fl community. Good informatiom.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

That is a very simple exhaust fan for the garage. The garage gets very warm and it's thermostatically controlled, so when it reaches a certain temperature it pushes the hot air out of the garage.

[@pizzaearthpancakesandother2549]

Gizz seamed a little freaked out by his handlers lying in the grass with him.

[@21Cauzzie]

at 15.54 that is the weed I have in my lawn. Is it rye grass? I'm digging it out bit by bit. I'm wondering if it will die off in our summer , we're in Sping now in Australia.

[@widereb2886]

Good video as always. You pay $600.00 per year to these guys...what does the lawn cutter charge you per year?

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

$50 per month

[@stevestark8785]

I live in The Villages and hire a competitive lawn care company since 2002. Disappointed that this video endorses a certain company when the representative does not even know the name of the weeds? There are other vendors who are very efficient.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

They do a good job for us. Josh is not the actual technician that comes to my home monthly.

[@laurarahz12]

Hair in your meatloaf haha…in with you hate to spend the cash but obviously well worth it!

[@TheGregWallace]

Comment...That taller grass that you do not like, looks like Nutsedge.....

[@topfuelfan]

Next video.. How expensive is it to maintain your pool please.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Well, sadly… we don't have a pool, but we have friends that have pools and it runs from 125 to $150 a month. Then you can add in the extra taxes, insurance, heat, etc.

[@topfuelfan]

@@JERRYANDLINDA Thank you, I've been wondering and just have not done my research yet. You guys are very helpful in ways you may never have expected.

[@davekreidenweis3126]

Is the amenities fee per house hold or per. Person. It has never been clear how it is priced

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

We have answered that question many times. The amenity fee is per household.

[@beautyover6018]

What is the application process? Some of the retirement communities (and this may be just limited to only mobile home communities) you have to be approved by the park- I know this isn’t a mobile home park - but was wondering what the application process was.

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

No application process, just buy a house and come on down.

[@beautyover6018]

@@JERRYANDLINDA TY for letting me know I have wondered about that for a long time! I have watched your videos for months and I love them!

[@Dariolambchops]

Does 600 include aeration and seeding? Thanks for the entertainment!😎

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

No

[@ernestkooistra1559]

👍

[@buffmontana4203]

I have zoysia grass in NY and I love it and have St Augustine in FL. Does your lawn turn brown in winter and for how long?

[@TheGregWallace]

Question.....Does that $600 include pesticide or only weed control?

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Both... and fertilization.

[@TheGregWallace]

@@JERRYANDLINDA Do you know what it would cost just for weed control and fertilization of the yard. Here in Memphis I pay $270 per year for just weed control and fertilization of the yard which includes 7 treatments, they come about every 6 weeks and I prepay for the whole year and get about a 7 or 8% discount for prepaying and If I get them and new customer and they mention my name, they send me a check for $35 dollars.

[@carolannburke5450]

Are there ticks in Fla, like in the Northeast??

[@JERRYANDLINDA]

Haven't seen any, but we sure saw ticks back home in Indiana!

[@Miguel195211]

I so hate weeds! 🍀

[@newtonbrook]

I am sure they fertilize and water the grass

[@burkcw]

Having to fuss over a lawn would be like having to convert to another religion. Its bad enough cutting my 2 acres. I had a service for lawn and pest 23 years ago. What a rip off. Probably wasted 2k and when I canceled a sales rep came on my property and cast thistle seeds. Eventually eradicated them with a little roundup and cutting them to the dirt. Its not St Augustine but my lawn looks fine in the rainy season.

[@marilynwallace1050]

Grass, like champagne, is highly over rated. All the pesticides and chemicals poured into our earth so your grass looks better than your neighbors. What a total waste of time and money. Put in water saving succulents and chemical free ground cover! Just say NO to all the craziness!

[@ajwells322]

i would think that when most people retire in TV they will hire this done....they will be too busy having fun to worry about the lawn, so who cares about all this? When i retire i will not be doing mine, i've done it all my life, and i'm over it! Stopped watching half way through.