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. […]
Brown Patch – Why Does My Lawn Get It?
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 […]
Late Summer Rains Bring Weeds, Fire Ants and Disease
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 […]
Late Summer Recovery
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 […]
Managing Lawn Problems in Texas
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!
Rainfall Brings Increase in Nutsedge
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 Water Restrictions
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 […]
ExiGrow
Check out this great video on ExiGrow and contact us today to see if this can help you have an amazing lawn.
Slow Release Granular Feeding System
What does Elements Lawn Care do differently when feeding your lawn? We use a slow release granular feeding system that will not burn your lawn even on the hottest days. This product will wait for moisture and then release the needed nutrients over a period of 4-6 weeks. Sulfur-coated urea (SCU) fertilizers are granules of […]
Watering Tips for Healthy Grass
Lawn Care has a great article full of tips for watering your lawn to keep your grass healthy and green. A lot of homeowners around the country will water their grass to the point where it is over saturated while others will rarely water their grass and allow for rain to be the only source […]