Author: Stuart Tinsley

Hard Freeze Warning: How to Protect Your Lawn, Plants, and Sprinkler System in North Texas

A hard freeze is forecast for North Texas from January 24 through January 28, with overnight temperatures expected to dip into the low 20s. When cold like this moves in, we hear the same questions from homeowners in Plano, Richardson, Frisco, and McKinney: Should I water before a freeze? Will my sprinkler system freeze and […]
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Dry Soil — Not Cold Weather — Causes Most Winter Lawn Freeze Damage in North Texas

When winter arrives, many North Texas homeowners turn their sprinkler systems off completely. It feels like the right move—grass is dormant, growth has slowed, and water usage drops. But here’s what surprises many homeowners: most winter lawn damage isn’t caused by cold weather alone. It’s caused by dry soil when cold temperatures hit. Why warm winter […]
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Should I Turn Off My Sprinklers in Winter in North Texas? (And Do I Water After Pre-Emergent?)

If you’ve ever asked, “We turned our water off for the season… do we need to turn it back on after a lawn treatment?” — you’re not alone. This is one of the most common winter lawn questions we get in North Texas, especially when pre-emergent is part of your lawn health plan. 1) Do […]
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Winter Pest Control in North Texas: Why Rodents Love Your Warm Home (and How to Keep Them Out)

If you live in Plano, Richardson, North Dallas, Frisco, or McKinney, you already know North Texas doesn’t really do “classic” winter. We get cold snaps, warm afternoons, and the occasional freeze—but rarely the kind of deep, long-lasting cold that shuts everything down. That includes pests. While you’re pulling decorations out of the attic, lighting a […]
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Winter Lawn Do’s and Don’ts for Plano & North Texas (2025 Guide)

How to protect your lawn in Plano, Richardson, Frisco, North Dallas, & McKinney when the grass looks “dead”… but really isn’t. If you’re looking out at a brown lawn in Plano in December and wondering if it’s dead, you’re not alone. Every winter, we talk to homeowners in Plano, Richardson, Frisco, North Dallas, and McKinney […]
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Why Strong North Texas Lawns Are Made in Winter (Not Spring)

When most of North Texas is thinking about coats, holidays, and football, we’re thinking about grass roots. That might sound strange, but after more than 45 years caring for lawns in Plano, Richardson, Garland, Frisco, McKinney, and the surrounding area, we’ve learned something important: Strong North Texas lawns are made in winter, not spring. In […]
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Why You’re Seeing So Many Wasps Inside This Fall in North Texas (and How to Stop It)

As the weather starts doing that very North Texas thing — cool mornings, warm afternoons, and big temperature swings — a lot of homeowners in Plano, Richardson, Frisco, and McKinney are noticing something unnerving: Wasps.On the ceiling.By the fireplace.Buzzing around the living room. At Village Green Lawn & Pest, our phones have been ringing off the hook […]
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Fall Lawn & Pest Update for North Texas Homeowners

A Changing Fall Season in North Texas North Texas weather has a way of keeping us guessing. After a mild, rainy summer, this fall has turned out warmer and much drier than usual. For homeowners across Plano, Richardson, Frisco, McKinney, Garland, and North Dallas, that means it’s time to adjust how you care for your lawn and protect […]
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Is Brown Patch Attacking Your North Texas Lawn? Here’s What To Do

Have you noticed circular brown patches appearing in your lawn? You’re not alone. Brown Patch fungus is actively spreading across North Texas lawns right now, and without professional intervention, it can quickly take over your entire yard. What Causes Brown Patch? Brown Patch thrives in our North Texas climate, especially during fall when: These conditions—common […]
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