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Fall Lawn Care Raking Leaves

Fall Lawn Care

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

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Green grass lawn - How to Detect Irrigation System Leaks

How to Detect Irrigation System Leaks

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

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Mowing for Your Lawn Type

Mowing for Your Lawn Type

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

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Is My Tree Dead?

Is My Tree Dead?

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

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Choosing a Soil Amendment

Choosing a Soil Amendment

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

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Winter Lawn Care

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

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Benefits of an Efficient Irrigation System

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

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