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How Often Should You Be Checking Up on Your Irrigation System in Texas?
Published on Tuesday, May 24, 2022
It's no secret that it gets hot in Texas. Proper irrigation is essential to keep your lawn and plants hydrated, especially during the summer months. Therefore, you'll want to make sure your...
It’s May in Texas - Keep Your Eyes Out for These Signs of Lawn Disease
Published on Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Now that May is here and the temperatures are starting to heat up in Texas, it’s time to keep your eyes peeled for some common symptoms of lawn diseases. If nothing is done when these symptoms...
Why the grass turns brown in the fall
Published on Thursday, November 04, 2021
Typically, in Central Texas we have a southern variety of turf which may be Bermuda, Zoysia, or St. Augustine. We are located far enough north for the grass to go dormant for the winter, which is why ...
Fall and Winter Cut Backs
Published on Monday, October 11, 2021
With the winter season approaching the cooler weather can bring on changes for your planting beds. Here are some tips and timeframes for cutting back your plant material.
In October and November,...
The Importance of the Summertime Pre-Emergent
Published on Monday, September 06, 2021
Even though it may not seem like it, September is the time to prepare your lawn for weed prevention in the winter and spring. Weeds typically are triggered to germinate by soil temperature and as we...
Which Fertilizer to use in the Summer
Published on Saturday, July 31, 2021
Your turf will need to be fed throughout the growing season and the type of nutrients that are needed will change as we go through spring summer and fall. It is always best to use a slow-release...
How Much Irrigation is Needed in the Summer?
Published on Monday, July 05, 2021
Normally once the month of July roll around the heat and dry weather starts to set in and the dry spots in the lawn with start to show. The question of how much I should run my irrigation comes up...
Rain vs Irrigation Water for your Lawn
Published on Monday, June 07, 2021
Have you ever noticed that your lawn greens up when it rains and never happens when you run your irrigation system?
Here is what is great about rainwater:
It is free of most impurities and...
Current Plant Situation from the Freeze
Published on Sunday, May 02, 2021
If you have tried buying plants around Austin this spring, you probably noticed that most nurseries do not have what you are looking for and may not even be able to order it. We can thank the...
The art of mowing the lawn
Published on Sunday, April 04, 2021
Most of the time we mow the grass in our yard to keep it manicured and where we can walk around the yard easily. There are a number of reasons why mowing frequently is very healthy to your lawn and...
