Lawn Stressed? Join the club!
It seems like every call I get this month is in regards to yellowing and patchy lawns. With good reason. This August was the wettest August for the state of Texas in 100 years, and even Austin broke records in … more
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Rain, and pests, and stress, oh my!
Rain is a wonderful thing, but we have been getting a awful lot of it lately. With excessive rain comes rapid plant growth, which attracts pests, which stresses the plant and in turn makes it more susceptible to disease. Then, … more
Time to move out the plants
If you brought plants inside for the winter now is the time to move them on out. After being inside all winter there are a few things you should do to help the plants adjust to the great outdoors. Place the … more
Time to Control Cool Season Weeds
With the cooler temperatures and potential rainfall (fingers crossed!) those pesky winter weeds will be germinating soon. Apply corn gluten now to control those weeds by knocking them out as they sprout. Timing is everything when it comes to corn … more
Foliar Feed Lawn and Shrubs for Better Bounce this Spring
Help your lawn and shrubs bounce back from winter by spraying them with a foliar fertilizer rich in molasses and seaweed. The micro-nutrients help plants recover from the stresses of winter and drought, and the molasses feeds the beneficial micro-organisms … more
Control Fire Ants Now
It is time to apply nematodes to help control fire ants. Nematodes also help to control fleas, ticks, and other soil borne pests. Be sure to follow application instructions carefully.
moreOrganic Lawn Maintenance 101 at the Natural Gardener
I will be speaking at the Natural Gardener this Saturday, 8/10/2013, as a part of their Summer season classes. Class begins at 9:00 a.m. and will last about one hour. I will be discussing everything from basic maintenance practices to … more