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Mosquito Control that Actually Works: Our Village Green Experience

When we started our mosquito control service, some were skeptical, but after a few months, we contacted our customers to get feedback on their results and see if they felt our service was worth it. I’m happy to report that everyone, including Stuart T., who lives in Richardson, has been pleased with our mosquito reduction […]

Why City Mosquito Control Isn’t Enough

We often hear two key questions about our Mosquito Control Plan: 1. “Do I need it if my city already does nighttime fogging?” 2. “Why do I still see mosquitoes after city treatments?” Here’s what you need to know: City Mosquito Control: • Applies fog high in the air at night • Targets larger mosquitoes […]

North Texas Mid-Summer Lawn Update: Beating the Heat

By Stuart Tinsley
August 14, 2024
Lawn Health
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Despite some light rain this summer, we’re entering the hottest and driest period of the year. While many lawns remain green with proper watering, we’ve noticed an uptick in lawn care concerns. Key points to note: Watering Issues: Most reported lawn spots are due to improper watering. Check out Ken’s latest video and download our […]

Armyworm Sightings in North Texas: Is Your Lawn at Risk

We’re receiving reports of armyworms attacking some lawns in our area. This pest typically resurfaces every few summers, and it seems they’re back in North Texas. Key Points: Primary Target: Bermuda grass (they don’t like St. Augustine.) Damage: Armyworms can chew the top off of a lawn within days, leaving it looking severely scalped. Good […]

From Summer Sprinklers to Spring Success: Your Lawn Care Guide

Today’s video might surprise you. While we’re in the midst of summer, it demonstrates a crucial point about proper lawn care that extends beyond the current season. Key takeaways: 1. Underwatering in summer can damage your lawn’s root system. 2. Weak roots make your lawn vulnerable to winter cold snaps. 3. Proper summer watering is […]

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 […]

Author: Stuart Tinsley