Search Tag: Pre-emergent

Controlling Common Spring Weeds in Texas

Spring in Texas brings forth a burst of vibrant flora, including some unwelcome guests - weeds. While many native plants add beauty to the landscape, some plants like bluebonnets, Texas groundsel, and bristlegrass can become nuisances when they take over cultivated areas. In this article, we'll explore the three most common spring weeds in Texas and delve into effective strategies to keep them at bay. 1. Bluebonnet (Lupinus texensis) Bluebonnets, the iconic wildflowers of Texas, bring a...

Battling Winter Weeds in Texas: Common Culprits and Effective Solutions

Winter brings a unique set of challenges to gardeners and homeowners in Texas, as the cooler temperatures provide an ideal environment for the growth of winter weeds. These persistent intruders can take over lawns, gardens, and landscapes if left unchecked. In this article, we'll explore three of the most common winter weeds in Texas and discuss effective strategies to rid your outdoor spaces of these unwelcome guests. 1. Henbit (Lamium amplexicaule) Description: Henbit, with its vibrant...

Lawn Care for Beginners: A Step-by-Step Guide to a Healthy and Beautiful Lawn

Introduction A lush, well-maintained lawn can be the centerpiece of your outdoor space, providing a relaxing and inviting environment. If you're new to lawn care, it's essential to start with the basics to establish a foundation for success. In this beginner's guide, we'll walk you through the key steps to take care of your lawn and achieve that picture-perfect green carpet you've always wanted. Step 1: Understand Your Lawn Before diving into lawn care tasks, it's crucial to understand your...

Get the Most out of Your ZipLawn Lawn Care

ZipLawn provides a complete array of Lawn Care services, backed by a team of turf management and agroscience professionals. Our goal is to provide excellent service and effective products at reasonable prices. Communicate Your Needs Our goal is to meet your specific needs. Please let us know if you have a problem with our lawn service or would like us to change the way we are performing your lawn care. Always talk to someone at the office since we are sitting in front of computers and can...

Benefits of a Smart Irrigation Controller

The purpose of an irrigation system is to maintain a consistent moisture level in the soil. While your irrigation (sprinkler) system is a complex system composed of check valves, and pipes, control valves, main lines, lateral lines, different zones, rotor heads, spray heads, bubblers, drip lines and everything in between–the single most important piece is the controller. Your controller acts as the brain of the operation and tells the rest of the system exactly when to apply water to the...

Spring Fertilization Tips

Jump Start Like the Pros The secret to getting a quick start to a beautiful green lawn is to apply 100% nitrogen as soon as your lawn is at least 50% greened up after breaking dormancy. Name brand here really doesn't matter since pure nitrogen is pure nitrogen. 100% nitrogen is like giving your lawn a huge shot of caffeine, so be sure to follow the recommended application rates on the bag. This application is really not what we would call lawn food and is only used to "wake up" the lawn so...

How to Kill Crabgrass for Good

Crabgrass is one of the most difficult weeds to control since nothing is effective at killing the crabgrass weed once it has emerged. This is why a spring pre-emergent to kill crabgrass is so important. Keep reading and learn how to kill crabgrass and keep it away for good. How Does Crabgrass Grow Your best defense against crabgrass is a thick, lush and healthy lawn. Crabgrass is more likely to take root in bare, patchy lawns and areas where the soil is densely compacted. Effectively...

DIY Lawn Care Pros and Cons

In this DIY world, there’s a good chance you might be considering tackling lawn care on your own. After all, why pay for something that you could easily do yourself? But therein lies the big question—how easy is it to really do lawn care on your own? There may be a number of reasons that you think DIY lawn care makes sense for you. But there are a lot of important points to consider before making that leap. So, in this article, we’ll be exploring some of the pros and cons of...

A Guide to a Lush and Healthy Lawn

A well-manicured lawn is not only a source of pride for homeowners but also a testament to the care and effort put into maintaining a beautiful outdoor space. Achieving a lush and healthy lawn requires more than just regular mowing; it involves a combination of proper techniques, timing, and a little bit of science. Whether you're a seasoned lawn enthusiast or a beginner looking to improve your greenery, these lawn care tips and tricks will help you achieve the lawn of your dreams. 1...

A Comparison of Top Lawn Care Services in Texas

Introduction Maintaining a beautiful and healthy lawn requires expertise and dedication. In Texas, where the climate and landscape demand specific care, choosing the right lawn care service is crucial. This article will compare and contrast five prominent lawn care services in Texas: ZipLawn, PJ's Lawn Care, Texas Turf, Garcia’s Landscaping, and MDM Landscaping, to help you make an informed decision for your lawn care needs. 1. ZipLawn Pros: Convenient Online Booking: ZipLawn offers an...