Time to Prepare for a Freeze
Happy New Year! It looks like we might get our first hard freeze this week. So be ready to take care of the usual; pets, pipes and plants. Many plants still have tender growth, thanks to our unusually warm winter … more
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An Opportunity for Renovation
The polar vortex winter storm, dubbed Uri, left a tremendous amount of damage in its wake. From a landscaping point of view, this can be a wonderful opportunity to renovate the landscape and address all of those pesky issues that … more
Grubby Lawns
Fall – It’s time to watch out for grub damage in the lawn. They are busy eating away at the roots under there and getting ready to emerge. An application of beneficial nematodes is an excellent way to control grubs. … more
Help Plants Survive this Heat
It is summertime in Texas and that means we are in for some serious heat. Landscape plants fare a bit better than us humans out in the heat all day. However, there are still a few things you can do … more
Weeds, weeds, weeds!
Spring – It is that time of year again. Cool season weeds are gloriously happy and warm season weeds are about to pop up. There is not much to be done for the cool season weeds. If you have not … more
Spring Weeds About to Spring
Once again, I know it seems crazy, but it is already time to think about Spring weeds here in the Hill Country. Crabgrass can begin germinating as early as late January. This year, with the mild temps and frequent rain, … more
Time to think about Spring Weeds!
I know it seems crazy, but it is already time to think about Spring weeds here in the Hill Country. Crabgrass can begin germinating as early as late January. This year, with the freezing temps, it will likely be closer … more
Oh How We Got Some Rain!
Talk about being careful what you ask for… We have had plenty of rain now. Harvey has dumped an enormous amount of rain all over Austin, and just the right amount of rain in some areas. Needless to say, I … more
Oh How We Need Some Rain!
It is dry, dry, dry. And these tiny scattered showers and slightly cooler temps do not count as water as far as the plants are concerned. Even if your yard gets what you might consider ‘enough’ rain, please do not … more
Everything Thinks it is Spring!
January is about to come to an end and it sure feels like Spring. But, don’t let the weather fool you. It is not Spring just yet. No matter what the birds and sunshine seem to say. Many of the … more