Crabgrass: what a funny name. Where did it come from? Here are some interesting facts from Wiki Crab Grass: For thousands of years, people grew these cultivated grains. It is a genus of about 60 species, grows in the world’s temperate and tropical regions. Many of the species are good forage grasses. Thirteen weedy species […]
Getting Ready for Spring
Don’t let these cool temperatures fool you, Spring is right around the corner. Now is a great time to plan for your lawns needs. Did you know that an early application of a pre-emergent can greatly reduce Spring weed activity by affecting the overwintering seeds before they can germinate? This protective barrier is applied early […]
Cool Breezes Bring Leaf Drop
The cool breezes of winter have arrived in our area and this has created a great deal of leaf drop from our landscape trees. It will be very important to manage all the leaves that fall and cover your turf areas. If left too long, this leaf litter can cause long term damage to your […]
The Gift of Lawn Care
“Dear Homeowner, this is your lawn. I am reaching out to ask you for some help. I am hungry and feel that weeds are trying to grow on me. I have worked hard for the family all season long and would appreciate a winter feeding and weed treatment.” Regards, Your Lawn Is this your […]
Fall Lawn Tips
You may be ready for the fall, but is your lawn? This time of year we all become very busy, and often times, our lawns are left to fend for themselves after a long hot summer. Set aside some time for your lawn, and it will pay off over the winter and into the spring. […]
Brown Patch – Why Does My Lawn Get It?
What does my lawn get Brown Patch? This is the common question posed by homeowners every Fall. It is important to understand the “disease triangle”. There must be three things in place for disease activity to affect your turf: The Host Plant The Pathogen (which is always present in the soil and is waiting for […]
Late Summer Rains Bring Weeds, Fire Ants and Disease
Rain can bring some relief to the hot Summer temperatures as well as help with Fall turf recovery. But rain will also bring us weeds, fire ants and disease activity, so now is the time to plan ahead. We can help you with these lawn issues by creating service plans that meet your needs. Now […]
Late Summer Recovery
Are you getting ready for late summer recovery? We can help. It has been a long hot summer and the heat has taken its toll on area lawns and landscapes. Don’t be that neighbor! Have a recovery plan like top dressing damaged areas with potting soil and a balance granular feeding to help speed recovery. […]
Rainfall Brings Increase in Nutsedge
With all the recent rainfall, you may notice a higher than normal level of nutsedge in your lawn. The University of California IPM website describes nutsedges as: …perennial weeds in the sedge family and [they] superficially resemble grasses. They are among the most problematic weeds of agriculture in temperate to tropical zones worldwide. To learn […]
Water Restrictions
If you are in Texas, many cities can enter a Conversation Stage. When this occurs, some City Water websites say, this means: Conservation Stage Restrictions You may water only on your assigned day(s) and times. Residential Hose-end Sprinklers – two days per week – midnight to 10 a.m. and/or 7 p.m. to midnight Automatic Irrigation […]