Daryl is repairing sprinkler heads at this Plano home. He has cut the sod out in a donut shape from around the head. He has installed the new Rain Bird sprinkler head level with the soil. His next steps will be packing soil around the head and setting the sod back in place. When he […]
Here’s some good news if you have a smart controller, otherwise known as an ET Controller, most north Dallas Cities are giving exemptions from their water restrictions. You have to register with the city to notify them that you have one, but once that’s done, as long as your controller is watering a reasonable amount […]
Why do tree services leave a mound of debris after they grind your stump? I asked our tree service, Advanced Tree Care, that question and what they told me is this: The mound of grindings will naturally heat up, just like a compost pile (which it essentially is) and that heat will help kill out […]
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 […]