Early fall is the time when most of our flower beds and borders are starting to look worn out and tired. This makes it the perfect time in North Texas to introduce fall color into your lawn and landscape. If you are looking to refresh your lawn I’d recommend these hardy, late-blooming plants. The best […]
It may seem like summer is over. The kids are back in school and it is almost Labor Day weekend. The truth is summer isn’t officially over until September 23rd and for us in North Texas summer like temperatures can last well into October! That is why I wanted to send out today’s quick tip […]
Nearly all the winter damage I see in our customer’s lawns actually starts the summer before. The reason why is that the root system of the grass is damaged from under-watering which weakens the lawn. This creates problems in the winter (especially like this year when we had a snow late in the season.) So […]
Many people put their landscaping plans on hold because of the drought and water restrictions during the past few years. With all the rain we’ve had this past spring, those concerns have been taken care of with a vengeance so it’s no surprise that our phones have been ringing off the wall with people asking […]
When we have record-breaking weather in North Texas we usually find that a few things really like the conditions. This year it is nutsedge which must love the flooding rains in late spring because we’re seeing a bumper crop of it in lawns this year. It is so prolific that our phones have rung with […]
Our phones have heated up with customers calling about their sprinkler systems and wanting to know how much they should water this summer. Many are asking why their lawns are not as vibrant as they expected after all the rain we had. Some have expressed concern that the rain washed away the fertilizer which is […]
Our phones have rung off the hook from customers worried about grubs they are finding in their lawn and landscape while doing their spring planting. Today’s quick tip will give you all the info you need to combat grub worms in your yard. Grub worms are the larvae of June beetles and they can wreak […]
Those who have read my Quick Tips and our blog entries over the years will probably recognize this is a trick question. You should never completely stop watering your lawn and landscape. Your soil still loses water when it is cold outside. Granted it won’t lose it as fast as in the summer, so you […]
The response to our Ask Ken series has been amazing! I think these answers will be interesting and informative for our customers so a big thank you to everyone who took the time to ask. If you have a question click here. I really enjoy answering them! Today’s Question: Why do you recommend that we […]
If you want to protect your landscape from freeze damage, don’t turn off your sprinkler system in the winter. Granted you don’t need to water as much as you would in the summer, but watering a small amount during winter will make sure your lawn and landscape are ready for the spring growing season and […]