I frequently get asked for proposals to re-sod St. Augustine. Most of the time the St. Augustine has been lost to poor watering and most of the time I tell the homeowner not to spend thousands of dollars on sod because the can grow it for free on their own. The photo below was taken […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The second half of our late winter visit is a pre-emergent. Pre-emergents create a barrier in the lawn that prevents the weed seeds from being able to grow. Not sure if pre-emergents work? Check out this photo of a Garland lawn that is next to a field.
What does our late winter lawn care visit control? Our visit does two things. We mix a pre and post-emergent together and apply it to the lawn. The photo above was taken in Garland and shows what broadleaf weeds look like about 10 days after we have treated. Notice the leaves are curling and the […]
I know this is more my job than yours but I found this very interesting website that shows lake levels in real time. If you want to see how full our lakes are Click Here
Last week the North Texas Municipal Water Board voted to postpone the decision to implement stage 4 water restrictions until June 1st. What does this mean? You’ll need to check with your individual city but many of the cities, mostly in Collin County, will remain on an every two week schedule. Dallas water restrictions are less […]
If you’ve taken care of your fall cleanup and removed all leaves and debris, your lawn is almost ready for maximum absorption of nutrients. Thanks to the seasonal weather changes, nutrients are well on their way via rainfall and other debris like leaves and grass clippings that may have temporarily composted before your fall cleanup. […]
It’s not just an old wives tale; vinegar really does get rid of weeds, if you know how to properly use it. Vinegar is a popular choice among homeowners who are in favor of a more organic method to get rid of pesky weeds. Dallas lawn care specialists offer organic weed control products, but when […]