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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 […]

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 […]

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