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Thank you for visiting our blog. The following posts are meant to give you valuable advice and information for your lawn.

Preparing Your Lawn for a Deep Freeze in North Texas

As North Texas periodically faces severe winter weather and freezing temperatures, it’s important to know how to protect your outdoor spaces. Here are essential guidelines for safeguarding your lawn and landscape during extreme cold weather events. Key Actions to Take: 1. Water Your Lawn and Landscape Now •   If it has been a couple of […]
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Protect Your North Texas Home from Costly Rodent Damage

As temperatures drop in North Texas, roof rats actively seek warm spaces—including your home and garage. These unwanted guests frequently access properties through alleyways, particularly in Richardson and older North Texas neighborhoods with detached garages. These rodents can cause extensive damage: Chewing through car engine wiring, leading to costly repairs Damaging home insulation and electrical […]
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Protect Your Home from Rodents

As temperatures drop in North Texas, roof rats actively seek warm spaces—including your home and garage. These unwanted guests frequently access properties through alleyways, particularly in Richardson and older North Texas neighborhoods with detached garages. These rodents can cause extensive damage: • Chewing through car engine wiring, leading to costly repairs • Damaging home insulation […]
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Winter Watering Guide: Keeping Your Lawn Healthy

Your lawn may look dormant but still needs consistent care during the colder months. Many homeowners make the critical mistake of completely shutting off their sprinkler systems in winter, which can harm long-term lawn health. Watering Recommendations Basic Watering Schedule: Water one 10-minute burst once per week during winter If your irrigation controller has a […]
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Winter Lawn Care: Sprinkler System Essentials

In today’s lawn health update, Ken addresses a common question from newcomers to North Texas: What should you do with your sprinkler system during winter? As part of our “New to North Texas” video series, we provide crucial information for recent transplants unfamiliar with our local climate. As we consistently emphasize, maintaining a seasonal, consistent […]
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🍂 Fall Lawn Alert: Important Updates for Your North Texas Yard

In today’s quick tip, our founder and president Ken Hyatt shares a crucial mid-fall update for your lawn’s health. This season has brought unprecedented challenges with record-high temperatures and minimal rainfall, leading to increased spurge and brown patch issues in our area. Learn more by watching Ken’s quick lawn update for North Texas. This season […]
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October’s Here: Fill Shady Bare Spots with Fescue – Your Complete Guide Inside

Fescue Grass: The Shade-Tolerant Solution for North Texas Lawns Are you struggling with bare spots in your lawn due to heavy shade? Fescue grass might be the perfect solution for North Texas homeowners. In this video guide, we’ll share essential tips on planting and maintaining fescue to fill those troublesome bare areas. Why Choose Fescue? […]
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