Decomposed granite can be used as an inexpensive path. Here in McKinney it is going to double as a dog run.
Today we’re installing decomposed granite here in McKinney. This makes a nice path and also lets water drain to the foundation.
Today Delta Irrigation is putting the finishing touches on the sprinkler system installation. Cody Ray, the company owner, is installing a system with excellent coverage – which is important since we’re putting in plants at this McKinney home tomorrow in 100 degree weather.
I can’t tell you how often I walk up to a Dallas area home in the summer, the lawn almost completely brown and when I ask why it’s brown the answer is “I can’t keep it green because it’s too hot and my city has water restrictions.” Take a look at this St. Augustine lawn […]
Now that we’re seeing temperatures consistently over 100 degrees it is important to make sure you are running your sprinkler long enough. Remember though, use short ten minute bursts.
Take a look at these bare patches in the bermuda lawn below. I see patches like these very frequently, any idea what causes them? The second photo is a close up of what is causing the problem – rabbit droppings. The droppings are so acidic they will burn holes through bermuda. Possible solutions include scattering […]
Can landscapes be installed in the summer in the Dallas area? The answer is yes, as long as your sprinkler coverage is good and you water the new plants correctly. We installed this landscape a few weeks ago. Since then we’ve had 100 plus degree weather and no rain. Not a single plant is stressed […]
Today we’re installing drip irrigation in a new landscape bed. The key is to snake the hose in lines two feet apart and then add lines every two feet in – like rungs on a ladder.