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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...

What to Check When Inspecting Your Sprinkler System

If you have a lawn sprinkler and irrigation system on your property, it’s important to conduct regular inspections at least once a year. Discovering issues with your system early on will reduce water waste, saving you money while helping to ensure your home is surrounded by a lush, healthy landscape. While more involved repairs should be left to a professional, checking your lawn sprinkler system for top-level issues is something you can easily do yourself. Whether you live in warmer...

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...

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...

The Benefits of Earthworms and Organic Nitrogen

Why you should apply Earthworms to your lawn Earthworms work as natural aerators by increasing the amount of air and water that gets into the soil. This improves the overall soil structure and loosens the soil for better root growth. They break down organic matter, such as leaves and grass, into things that plants can use. Earthworms maintain the fertility of the soil and therefor, play a big key role in sustainability. They also increase litter decomposition, soil organic matter dynamics...

When Should I Fertilize My Lawn? A Seasonal Guide to Lawn Fertilization

A lush and healthy lawn is a source of pride for homeowners, but achieving that perfect green carpet requires proper care and maintenance. One key aspect of lawn care is fertilization. Fertilizing your lawn at the right time and with the right nutrients can make a significant difference in its overall health and appearance. In this blog post, we'll provide a seasonal guide to help you understand when to fertilize your lawn for optimal results. Spring: The Season of Growth As nature awakens...

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...

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...

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...

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...