You, like most of us in Central Texas, just went through a historical weather event that has left us with lots of questions about the future of our landscape plants, trees, and turf. The short answer is TIME. We need to wait and see how our landscapes respond to warmer weather and moisture. I know […]

Think back to when you were in school and remember the words PRE and POST. Pre meaning before and Post meaning after. Now just apply that to weed treatments. When a PRE emergent is applied, it is designed to help control weeds BEFORE they start to grow. It is much easier to impact a weed […]

Grass blades move water through their lengths for nourishment, but this moisture freezes inside the turf when you observe a light frost across the outside surface.  When the grass’s internal water freezes, the cells expand and rupture. When grass is frozen, any damage to the grass at this stage is like stabbing it with an “ice […]

Having a shaded area is great on a hot sunny day to help beat the heat. However, these same areas create major issues when it comes to growing grass. Most turf grass requires four to five hours of direct sunlight each day to maintain overall health and density. Without this much-needed sunlight, the turf will […]

Next to weeds, brown spots in lawn of a homeowner ranks very high on the list of frustrations. The problem is, it is hard to determine what caused them or what to do about them. So let’s start with some of the obvious reasons for brown spots and work our way through the list. Southern […]

Spring has sprung and so have all the weeds. What does one do about all the weeds that are now invading our home lawns? The easiest way to make quick work of these weeds is with an herbicide. Let’s start with the definition of an herbicide. Webster defines it as: “a substance or preparation for […]

Broadleaf weeds in a home lawn are unwelcome due to the fact they are out of place. A rose bush in a cornfield could be considered a weed. Simply put, when you have something growing where you do not want it, then that can be considered a weed. Additionally, Broadleaf weeds grow much faster than […]

If you have ever been digging in your garden and have come across a grub worm, you will never forget it. Grub worms are actually the larva of a beetle. In the Austin area, they are the larva of the June Bug. To gain a better understanding of the grub worm, it is good to […]

Wondering if you need weed control service? Let’s take a closer look. What is the definition of a weed? The dictionary describes a weed as: a valueless plant growing wild, especially one that grows on cultivated ground to the exclusion or injury of the desired crop. any undesirable or troublesome plant, especially one that grows profusely where it is not wanted. Weeds can cause frustration for many homeowners simple because they take away from the curb appeal of your home. As spring time approaches, weeds will become […]

Crabgrass: what a funny name. Where did it come from? Here are some interesting facts from wssa.net: For thousands of years, people grew these cultivated grains. It is a genus of about 60 species, grows in the world’s temperate and tropical regions. Many of the species are good forage grasses. Thirteen weedy species infest the […]