What a roller coaster we’ve seen the past few weeks with our weather and temperatures! At our household, we were lucky, only a few pipe breaks, but we always kept our electricity and water. I know many of you were not as fortunate. In addition to this weather being hard on people, it is especially […]
Poa Annua is a very common weed for us to see in North Texas in early to mid-spring. It is a grassy type of weed, with little seed heads. It comes up from seeds, which makes it an annual weed. Learn more about the causes and prevention of Poa Annua in this informative quick tip […]
We have compiled a list of the most commonly asked questions regarding the Village Green fertilization and weed control plan. How much does it cost? Small Lawn = $55 to $65 plus tax per visit. Medium Lawn = $65 to $85 plus tax per visit (medium is the average size for most customers.) Large Lawn […]
A few weeks ago I wrote about how I’ve changed my opinion on lawn aeration in my blog post, Aeration 101. Since then many of our customers have been wanting to learn more about aeration. Going so far as to ask how it actually works, which is why I shot a quick video of Sam […]
Founded in 1980 by Ken Hyatt, Village Green is a family owned business that specializes in lawn care, landscaping, fertilization and weed control, sprinkler repair, and mosquito control. During the Holiday Season we also professionally install lights for both business and residential customers. Ken has always felt that the people behind Village Green are as important […]
Ken has what we’d call a love hate relationship with weeds. As you’ll see In today’s first ever Green Talks Video Blog (our first, of what we hope are many), Ken knows a LOT about weeds and their control. Here he walks through a customer’s lawn detailing how their weed control program is working. […]
Here is your fall landscape to-do list… Apply Pre-Emergent – In bermuda lawns you’ll want to apply a pre-emergent to your lawn to prevent the winter weed seeds from germinating. Check your local nursery for a pre-emergent with an active ingredient of Simazine or Pendimethalin. St. Augustine doesn’t like herbicides – pre-emergents tend to stunt its […]
The second half of our late winter visit is a pre-emergent. Pre-emergents create a barrier in the lawn that prevents the weed seeds from being able to grow. Not sure if pre-emergents work? Check out this photo of a Garland lawn that is next to a field.
What does our late winter lawn care visit control? Our visit does two things. We mix a pre and post-emergent together and apply it to the lawn. The photo above was taken in Garland and shows what broadleaf weeds look like about 10 days after we have treated. Notice the leaves are curling and the […]
Last week the North Texas Municipal Water Board voted to postpone the decision to implement stage 4 water restrictions until June 1st. What does this mean? You’ll need to check with your individual city but many of the cities, mostly in Collin County, will remain on an every two week schedule. Dallas water restrictions are less […]