The summer heat is on and that makes it the perfect time to get rid of some water-guzzling grass. Here’s how: Measure the area to eliminate (aim for at least 200 square feet). Mow grass down to the dirt. Rake up top layers of stems and roots. Cover the area with cardboard or newspaper and… Continue Reading Give up some grass now, Plant by Numbers later
Crisp autumn air is a welcome relief after a brutally hot summer — unless you’ve been overwatering your lawn. Cooler temperatures and increased moisture make your grass susceptible to fungal disease. Bermuda, zoysia and St. Augustine grasses are all vulnerable to these common turf diseases. Take-all root rot or take- all patch: characterized by yellow… Continue Reading Water less to avoid lawn disease
Texas native plants are way tougher than they look. They can withstand brutally hot and dry conditions with very little help. That means even though you can water once a week, you don’t have to — even if your landscape is brown. St. Augustine, Bermuda and zoysia grass have been rigorously tested and found to… Continue Reading Don’t Worry About Your Plants — They Will Survive
Get your spring lawn off to a healthy start — let the hoses and sprinklers collect a few more cobwebs. Even though things are starting to green up, most turf grasses don’t hit their growing season stride until April. If you start watering too early, the weeds will get a big boost but your lawn… Continue Reading Hold Off on Lawn Watering for Now
