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 […]
In our latest winter update, Village Green’s founder and President, Ken Hyatt, shares essential guidance for protecting your lawn during arctic cold snaps and preparing it for a beautiful, healthy spring and summer season. His expert insights will help ensure your lawn emerges strong and ready to thrive when warmer weather returns. Winter care is […]
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 […]
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 […]
We’ve received many calls from homeowners worried about the mushrooms popping up in their lawns, so we wanted to address this topic. In today’s quick tip video, Ken will tell you everything you need to know about mushrooms in your lawn. Are they harmful? Should you be worried? And what can you do about them? […]
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 […]
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? […]
Brenda called us in April, convinced she needed a complete sod replacement. After assessing her lawn, we recommended staying the course with our Lawn Health Plan. We were confident her lawn would bounce back quickly, given the amount of sunlight it received and by following our watering guidelines. The results? Four months later, Brenda’s lawn […]
How to Program Your Sprinkler System Controller for Proper Fall Watering in North Texas Proper watering is one of the most critical factors in maintaining your lawn’s overall health, especially as the seasons change. In fall, your soil loses about half the water it does in summer, requiring adjustments to your watering routine. For optimal […]
Brown Patch, a fungal disease, commonly affects St. Augustine grass during fall and spring. The combination of warm days and cool nights creates ideal conditions for this fungus to thrive, as your lawn remains damp for extended periods. Triggers for Brown Patch: • Overwatering • Seasonal weather changes • Low-lying areas where water accumulates Prevention […]