The end of summer doesn’t mean an end to yard work. Warm-season grasses still need fall maintenance before they go dormant if they’re going to have a healthy re-emergence in the spring. Here are some lawn care actions you can … Read More
An irrigation system can run trouble-free for many years, especially if it is well-maintained. But at some point, it may start leaking, and an unnoticed or unrepaired a leak will waste water and cost you money. Fortunately, there are actions … Read More
Mowing is a basic lawn care task, but it might surprise you to know it’s not always done properly. To support and increase the overall health of your turfgrass, it’s important to follow essential mowing practices. Mowing Height The best … Read More
Many people are wondering this spring if their trees are still alive after the winter storm in February. Live oaks are especially stressed and are looking bare, while crape myrtles have been very slow to bud out, and some appear … Read More
Soil quality is one of the most important factors in growing and maintaining a healthy lawn. The Austin area has several different soil types, but all of them are clay-textured, low in organic matter, and somewhat alkaline. These characteristics cause … Read More
A thorough spring inspection and tune-up should be done to ensure your system is running efficiently for a healthy spring lawn. It can also prevent future system problems leading to costly repairs. Below are various parts of your system you … Read More
This February, Central Texas experienced the coldest stretch of weather ever recorded at Camp Mabry in Austin. For six days, from February 12th to the 18th, the temperature stayed at or below freezing. This historic freeze lasted 144 hours, and … Read More
When you install an irrigation system, it’s vital that you also connect it to a backflow prevention assembly. The City of Austin and other Texas municipalities strictly regulate the installation, maintenance and testing of these devices to maintain the safety … Read More
Winter lawn care for warm-season grasses takes less work, but there are still steps you must take. Giving some care and attention to your dormant lawn will help ensure a healthy spring growth. Irrigation Most dormant lawns only need supplemental … Read More
An automated irrigation system is the best way to keep your lawn and landscape looking beautiful and healthy. When well-planned, properly programmed and using the right components, a sprinkler system can be very water efficient. This can have a beneficial … Read More
Many homeowners stop watering their lawns when the temperature falls to 60°F., thinking it’s time for the grass to go dormant for the colder months. The lawns then do turn brown, not because they’ve gone dormant for the winter but … Read More
A healthy lawn requires specific nutrients that it gets from the soil. Sometimes, though, your lawn needs an extra boost from a quality fertilizer to replace lost nutrients, stimulate leaf and root growth, and recover from wear and tear. The … Read More
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