We’ve been getting a lot of calls about St. Augustine grass issues across North Texas, so in today’s video, Ken shares everything you need to know about what we’re seeing in area St. Augustine lawns.
What’s Happening with St. Augustine Grass
If you’re seeing yellow patches in your St. Augustine lawn – or noticing them in your neighbors’ yards – here’s what’s going on. This is a common issue we see in late spring, and the root cause is literally in the roots.
The dramatic temperature swings we experienced this past winter – those beautiful 60-80°F days followed by sudden plunges into the teens or single digits – damaged the root systems of St. Augustine grass throughout our area. Remember, St. Augustine is a tropical plant that’s naturally more at home in Houston or Orlando than here in North Dallas. While it performs well in our area, it is more sensitive to these extreme temperature fluctuations.
Come May, when warm weather and rain arrive, the grass tops want to grow rapidly, but the damaged roots simply can’t supply enough nutrients, water, and oxygen to keep up. That’s when those concerning yellow patches appear across North Texas lawns.
The Good News
St. Augustine is an incredibly aggressive plant. As long as the surrounding grass areas are healthy – and they usually are with proper sunlight, watering, and fertilization – your lawn will recover and fill in completely.
Why Village Green Clients Can Rest Easy
This is exactly why homeowners choose our proven Lawn Health plans. We’re already on top of this situation and monitoring it closely across all our service areas. Our 45 years of experience in North Texas has taught us that weather and growing conditions can be unpredictable, but we know how to navigate these challenges.
Our clients’ lawns are receiving the proper fertilization and care they need to recover from this temporary setback. We ensure St. Augustine gets the nutrients it needs while the root system repairs itself and the healthy surrounding grass fills in the affected areas.
Let Village Green Handle the Worry
If you’re tired of guessing what your lawn needs or dealing with issues like this on your own, Village Green offers affordable Lawn Health Plans that we tailor specifically to your lawn’s needs. Why stress about fertilization timing, proper watering schedules, and seasonal lawn care when you can leave it to the experts?
Our Affordable Lawn Health Plans Include:
• Customized fertilization program for your specific grass type
• Seasonal treatments timed perfectly for North Texas conditions
• Expert monitoring and problem prevention
• 45 years of proven North Texas lawn care experience
It’s never too late to start a lawn health plan. Whether your St. Augustine is showing yellow patches now or you want to prevent future issues, we can help your lawn reach its full potential.
Prevention for Future Seasons
While we handle the fertilization and ongoing care, here are two simple steps that can help minimize this issue in future years:
1. Proper summer watering – This sets up your grass for better spring recovery
2. Pre-cold spell watering – When severe cold is predicted, watering 2-3 days beforehand helps insulate the root system
Your Trusted North Texas Partner
After 45 years serving North Texas, Village Green understands the unique challenges our climate presents to lawn health. While other companies might panic or leave you guessing, we’ve seen this before and know exactly how to manage it.
Rest assured – your lawn is in expert hands. This yellowing is temporary, and with our continued care, your St. Augustine will return to its lush, green state.
If you have any questions about your lawn or want to learn more about our Lawn Health Plans, please don’t hesitate to reach out. If you want to place your trust in Village Green, call or text us today.
We’re here to provide the lawn health expertise North Texas homeowners have trusted for 45 years.
