Loropetalum (a.k.a. Purple Fringe Flower) Update for North Texas
In early April, we received so many calls from people worried about their fringe flowers (also known as Loropetalum.) These popular plants took a real
Spring Lawn Update for North Texas
One of the biggest challenges we face in weed control in North Texas is a cool spring. In these videos I explain why a cool
It’s Time to Protect Your Lawn from Grub Worms and Chinch Bug Damage
When discussing insects that plague North Texas lawns, two of the most common we see are Grub Worms and Chinch Bugs. If you sign up
Our Favorite Plants For Landscape Projects
The worried calls we received about freeze damage from the February storm have turned to questions about replacement plant recommendations. In these videos, Ken recommend
What’s Going On With Palm Trees, Live Oaks and Loropetalum Purple Fringe Flower?
As hard as it is to believe, it has been nearly two months since our February deep freeze that caused significant disruptions in North Texas
Do You Call Them Crane Flies, Mayflies, or Mosquito Hawks?
After our crazy February weather, you might fear that the giant mosquitoes descending on North Texas are some weird anomaly caused by our record-breaking cold
This is What We’re Doing in Your Lawn in Spring
A little over a month out from our record-breaking February freeze, most of our lawns are in what we call a tweener stage. There is
Landscape Tour: A Richardson Reservation Home Re-Imagines Front Lawn
Steve and Cathy are a couple I’ve known for many years (our now-adult daughters were in Arapaho United Methodist Church Youth Group together.) When it
Our Annual Plea To STOP Crepe Myrtle Murder
Mid-winter and early spring is the time of the year when many of your neighbors believe they should dramatically prune their crepe myrtles, so they
This Is How Much You Should Water This Spring
In spring, your lawn and plants are coming out of dormancy from the winter and your soil needs regular watering. One of the biggest mistakes