Many people put their landscaping plans on hold because of the drought and water restrictions during the past few years. With all the rain we’ve had this past spring, those concerns have been taken care of with a vengeance so it’s no surprise that our phones have been ringing off the wall with people asking […]
When we have record-breaking weather in North Texas we usually find that a few things really like the conditions. This year it is nutsedge which must love the flooding rains in late spring because we’re seeing a bumper crop of it in lawns this year. It is so prolific that our phones have rung with […]
This has been a record-breaking year in North Texas! On March 5th, we got the most snow in March since 1947. Then in May, we had 24 (out of 31) days of rain which made it the wettest in 117 years. When we have what I like to describe as biblical weather, we tend to […]
Our phones have heated up with customers calling about their sprinkler systems and wanting to know how much they should water this summer. Many are asking why their lawns are not as vibrant as they expected after all the rain we had. Some have expressed concern that the rain washed away the fertilizer which is […]
Our President and Founder, Ken Hyatt won the Yard of the Month (Camelot Neighborhood Association) sponsored by Calloways. As you can imagine Ken and his wife Debbie were tickled pink with the award. In his own words: “You’d think as the owner of a lawn and landscape company I would have lost my amateur status […]
With warm temps earlier this spring, followed by all the rain we have had in North Texas, I’ve been telling our customers to brace themselves for a very interesting mosquito season. We’ve been getting a lot of calls the past few weeks about mosquito control from our customers who want to enjoy their yards without […]
Our phones have rung off the hook from customers worried about grubs they are finding in their lawn and landscape while doing their spring planting. Today’s quick tip will give you all the info you need to combat grub worms in your yard. Grub worms are the larvae of June beetles and they can wreak […]
A few weeks ago I emailed you about the exciting watering changes that were going into effect today! You can learn more on the North Texas Municipal Water District if you wish (or read their full release here.) I’ve been keeping an eye on the various websites and it looks like most, if not all […]
I have been getting a lot of Ask Ken questions about dormant lawns this spring which means it is time for a Village Green Quick Tip! Today’s Question: What are we doing wrong! My lawn isn’t very green yet, but all my neighbors’ lawns have greened up by now? The challenge facing us this year […]
Village Green has earned the service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award, for the fourth time in as many years, reflecting an exemplary year of service provided to members of the consumer review service in 2014. Village Green won the 2014 Super Service Award for the following categories: Landscaping, Lawn & Yard Work, Lawn […]