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Summer Weed Control: What You Need to Know Now

As we’re amid summer, we want to discuss the four main weeds we’re actively controlling this season: 1. Spurge 2. Dandelions 3. Nutsedge 4. Dallisgrass Here’s what you should know about each: Spurge and Dandelions: We effectively control these weeds. Spurge can be prevented with pre-emergent, though it may reappear later. Dandelions are a perennial […]

Safeguard Your Lawn from Summer Threats

As summer heat intensifies in North Texas, many lawns show signs of drought stress. This is a serious concern for homeowners, as nearly every lawn health issue we encounter stems from improper watering—usually insufficient for the season. Even after the abundant May rainfall, the current heat can quickly lead to drought stress and subsequent lawn […]

Summer is Here: Get Your Free Summer Lawn Watering Guide

Summer is the season when your soil loses the most water, which is why we recommend watering roughly an hour per week per zone in full sun. One of the biggest mistakes you can make with your lawn’s overall health is not watering properly for the season. To help you maintain a lush, green lawn, […]

Understanding Aedes Mosquitoes: Habitats and Control Methods

In today’s video, we’ll focus on the habitats of Aedes mosquitoes and the effective ways we control them. Aedes mosquitoes are the small, aggressive mosquitoes you often encounter during the day. They seek out humans and four-legged animals as their primary food source. Unlike their nighttime counterparts, which tend to stay high in trees and […]

Help! My Lawn Is Struggling – Soil Issue or Fungus

In today’s lawn health quick tip, Ken covers a couple of questions we often get: Do I have bad soil, or is there a fungal issue preventing my grass from growing? We all share the same soil in North Texas, and it’s rarely the culprit for preventing grass from growing. Both Bermuda and St. Augustine […]

Late Spring Lawn Health Update

Level Up Your Lawn: Late Spring Video Guide The wet spring in North Texas has been a double-edged sword for lawns. While the rain has provided ample moisture, it has also brought challenges like excessive weed growth and fungal issues. To help you navigate this, Ken has prepared a late spring lawn update video packed […]

Mosquito 411: North Texas Species and Their Habitats

Buzz Off! A Guide of North Texas Mosquitoes In today’s mosquito control quick tip, Ken explains the different types of mosquitoes plaguing North Texas and how our proven methods can reduce these pesky pests from your property. Watch this informative video to learn more about the mosquito species in our area and the effective control […]

Fescue to the Rescue in Heavily Shaded Lawns

In today’s lawn health tip, Ken shares helpful information on the best option if you want grass but have heavy shade in your yard. Fescue grass. We always say that your lawn needs three things to thrive. Sun, water, and food (fertilizer.) Sun is at the top of the list for a reason, and if […]

Protect Your Lawn from Grub Worm Damage

Many of us like to get out in the warmer weather, work in our yards, and add new plants and other landscape updates in early spring. It is also the time of year when we start getting a lot of calls and emails about grub worms that people discover when they start digging in the […]

Important Freeze Warning & Tips to Protect Your Plants Damage

By Stuart Tinsley
January 11, 2024
Lawn Health, Lawn Solutions, New to North Texas, Winter Weather
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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 […]

Author: Stuart Tinsley