Don’t let these cool temperatures fool you, Spring is right around the corner. Now is a great time to plan for your lawns needs. Did you know that an early application of a pre-emergent can greatly reduce Spring weed activity by affecting the overwintering seeds before they can germinate? This protective barrier is applied early […]

The cool breezes of winter have arrived in our area and this has created a great deal of leaf drop from our landscape trees. It will be very important to manage all the leaves that fall and cover your turf areas. If left too long, this leaf litter can cause long term damage to your […]

“Dear Homeowner, this is your lawn. I am reaching out to ask you for some help. I am hungry and feel that weeds are trying to grow on me. I have worked hard for the family all season long and would appreciate a winter feeding and weed treatment.” Regards, Your Lawn   Is this your […]

You may be ready for the fall, but is your lawn? This time of year we all become very busy, and often times, our lawns are left to fend for themselves after a long hot summer. Set aside some time for your lawn, and it will pay off over the winter and into the spring. […]

What does my lawn get Brown Patch? This is the common question posed by homeowners every Fall. It is important to understand the “disease triangle”.  There must be three things in place for disease activity to affect your turf: The Host Plant The Pathogen (which is always present in the soil and is waiting for […]

We are finally seeing some much-needed rain in the Austin area and this will bring some relief to the hot Summer temperatures as well as help with Fall turf recovery. This rain will also bring us weeds, fire ants and disease activity, so now is the time to plan ahead. At Elements Lawn Care, we […]

Are you getting ready for late summer recovery? Elements Lawn Care can help. It has been a long hot summer and the heat has taken its toll on area lawns and landscapes. Don’t be that neighbor! Have a recovery plan like top dressing damaged areas with potting soil and a balance granular feeding to help […]

TakeCareofTexas.org has created this amazing resource “Managing Lawn Problems in Texas.” This includes: Making good landscape and turf choices Information on maintaining your lawn An overview of common lawn issues Frequently asked questions We hope this proves to be a valuable resource for you!

With all the recent rainfall, you may notice a higher than normal level of nutsedge in your lawn. The University of California IPM website describes nutsedges as: …perennial weeds in the sedge family and [they] superficially resemble grasses. They are among the most problematic weeds of agriculture in temperate to tropical zones worldwide. To learn […]

Austin is in Conversation Stage. As the Austin Water website says, this means: Conservation Stage Restrictions You may water only on your assigned day(s) and times. Residential Hose-end Sprinklers – ​two days per week – midnight to 10 a.m. and/or 7 p.m. to midnight Automatic Irrigation – one day per week – midnight to 10 […]