Ready for Arctic Air? Two cold fronts, then lows in the teens, are in the forecast for North Texas, and now is the time to prepare. Below are our tried-and-true freeze warning tips to help protect your lawn and landscape from our first winter blast of the new year. If you prefer you can watch […]
Even though your lawn and plants are dormant in winter, your soil still needs consistent watering to keep it healthy. One of the biggest mistakes you can make with your lawn’s overall health is turning your sprinkler system off during winter. We recommend that you water one ten-minute burst one day per week during the […]
When Mrs. B called us this past May, both she and her lawn were not very happy. When we first visited, this East Allen, Texas lawn was struggling. It wasn’t coming out of dormancy, and it was brown in spots. In some areas, it was down to bare dirt and had a lot of weeds, […]
In today’s lawn health tip, we wanted to cover a widespread issue in North Texas lawns. Rabbit damage! We know they look cute, but if left untreated, that cute bunny roaming around your property can cause severe burn issues in your lawn. If you suspect you may have rabbit damage, watch this video for all […]
We recently addressed how to water your new sod, so today, we’ll tackle mowing and fertilization. In this short video, Ken will walk you through helpful tips on fertilizing and mowing your new sod to ensure it thrives in your yard. If your lawn or landscape could use professional help, we would love to earn […]
In today’s landscape update, Ken addresses a question we get a lot from homeowners, how to water their new sod. In this short video, Ken will walk you through helpful tips on watering your new sod and what you should look for to ensure your new sod properly establishes in your yard. If your lawn […]
Nutsedge is a weed we see a lot of in the summer months in North Texas. It is a dark-green leafed weed that looks a lot like grass that is sticking straight up. But nutsedge isn’t a grass even though it is usually mistaken for a grassy weed. If you look closely at or feel […]
As you would imagine with a summer as dry and hot as 2022, we are seeing a lot of drought stress in area lawns. Regardless of the reason (sprinkler system issues or underwatering,) every person’s first question is if their lawn is dead. The short answer is no. Your lawn is not dead. It isn’t […]
The recipe for a healthy lawn is pretty basic. The ingredients are sun, water, and food (fertilizer.) Where things get tricky is with our weather in North Texas. Founded in 1980, Village Green has been through many summer seasons in North Texas. And what we’ve learned over the years is it is imperative to make […]
As we head into late spring and early summer, we get a lot of calls from frustrated homeowners who cannot grow grass in certain parts of their lawn. The issue is almost always the result of too much shade. The grass isn’t that hard to grow if you have the three vital components. Sun, water, […]