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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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