How do I manage my Sprinkler System during all of this rain?
When it rains it pours! You can say that just about any given day in North Texas as of late. If you just moved here from another state, you might be wondering if this is the same hot and dry Texas that you’d heard so much about! Rest assured . . . it is. We’ll […]
Why it’s Important For Turf Health To Aerate Your Lawn
Do you really need to aerate your lawn? Absolutely, positively, undeniably YES! Even with the best of soil circumstances in North Texas it’s necessary . . . but we don’t even have decent circumstances around here! This whole area was once nothing but cotton fields. Cotton is a plant that requires a lot of nutrients […]
Understanding Watering is Critical to Your Lawn’s Health
Watering. Understanding watering is critical to your lawn’s health. It’s March so you shouldn’t be watering your turf quite yet. Bermuda, St Augustine, Zoysia and other turf grasses are currently in dormancy (for the most part). All the water and fertilizer in the world will not change this state. Turf grasses are ground temperature reactive. […]
What are Pre-emergent Products?
Pre-emergent products prevent weeds from growing in your lawn but there is much confusion about how they do that and how they should be applied. Let’s start with what pre-emergents don’t do. Pre-emergent products do not keep seeds from germinating. In fact, seeds must germinate before pre-emergents can work. So what are they? Pre-emergent products […]
Why is Soil pH Critical?
Soil pH. This an extremely important subject when it comes to the health of your lawn. Unfortunately, many lawn treatment companies overlook this or just don’t know how to address this. Fertilization and weed control practices suffer due to pH oversight. Ask any Master Gardener and they will tell you that soil pH is critical […]
Winter Treatments for Your Lawn
As we roll through December, so has the rain and somewhat milder temperatures. Steady rains and a little bit of warmth here and there have no tangible effect on dormant grass but it does create a great situation to start a new weed cycle. These are conditions that I am ambitious to stay ahead for […]
Fall Army Worms
The weather as of late has turned favorable for an insect that can cause mass destruction in your lawn – the Fall Army Worm. Our weather in North Texas has become wet and cooler as we start September. This is a major red flag for me and we need to be aware of this insect’s […]