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Lawn Holes Explained: Nature’s Tiny Excavators Revealed

By Stuart Tinsley
September 4, 2024
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Have you noticed mysterious, perfectly round holes appearing in your lawn? You’re not alone! We’ve been fielding questions about this puzzling phenomenon and finally cracked the case. Initially, we thought these holes might be from aerators, armadillos, or cicada killers. But after some investigation, we’ve discovered the true culprits: cicadas! In today’s video, you’ll witness […]

North Texas Lawn Alert: Combating Rabbit Damage

By Stuart Tinsley
August 27, 2024
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As North Texas experiences increasingly hot and dry late summer conditions, we’ve noticed a widespread issue affecting many lawns in our area: rabbit damage. While these furry visitors may seem harmless, they can cause significant problems for your lawn if left unchecked with little rain and excessive heat. Ken has vital information to share about: […]

North Texas Mid-Summer Lawn Update: Beating the Heat

By Stuart Tinsley
August 14, 2024
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Despite some light rain this summer, we’re entering the hottest and driest period of the year. While many lawns remain green with proper watering, we’ve noticed an uptick in lawn care concerns. Key points to note: Watering Issues: Most reported lawn spots are due to improper watering. Check out Ken’s latest video and download our […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Protect Your Lawn from Grub Worm Damage

Many of us like to get out in the warmer weather, work in our yards, and add new plants and other landscape updates in early spring. It is also the time of year when we start getting a lot of calls and emails about grub worms that people discover when they start digging in the […]

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