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Fall Planting in Texas

By The Top Choice Team / October 10, 2022

Most people think of spring as the time to add plants and flowers, and make the world a little greener.  Fall is also a great time to plant – and in Austin, it may even be the best time to plant. Why is Fall the best time to plant? (Answer = Root development) Our worst weather is the brutal, long, dry…

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Will my grass grow back after a drought? (A visual guide)

By The Top Choice Team / September 19, 2022

After a drought, many Austin homeowners will begin poking their heads out of their air-conditioned summer sanctuaries to survey the damage. After a winter-long dormancy, there’s still one big question on many of our minds: “will my grass grow back?” It’s no secret: Austin’s 2022 average temperatures have been stuck somewhere between “extra toasty” and…

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Flower beds landscape inspiration

By The Top Choice Team / August 10, 2022

Custom flower beds add life and color to any landscape. They can add flow and interest to otherwise boxy lawns, and they can beautify shady or awkward areas where grass doesn’t want to grow. Check out a few of our recent flower beds for a little inspiration on your next project. Organic shapes create flow…

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Rocks and stone landscape inspiration

By The Top Choice Team / July 20, 2022

Rocks and stone are a great way to improve your landscaping for years to come. They can add form and function to any yard … and they’re a great way to save water! But what to do? Check out a few of our recent projects for a little inspiration. Rocks paths and stepping stones People and…

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Summer landscaping tips to beat the heat

By The Top Choice Team / June 14, 2022

With triple-digit temperatures extending as far as the forecasters can see, there’s no doubt about it. We’re in for a hot summer in Austin. Will your lawn make it? Heat waves have happened before, and they will certainly happen again. So, what can you do to help give your lawn a fighting chance? Don’t just…

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Do you need a tree and shrub fertilizer program?

By The Top Choice Team / April 22, 2022

Did you know Top Choice offers a tree and shrub fertilizer program? Like our lawn fertilization services, we partner with the experts over at Emerald Lawns to keep your trees, bushes, shrubs, and plants looking their best year-round! To answer your questions about tree and shrub fertilizer, we had a chat with Yvette Judd from…

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Get up to $1000 in Austin Water irrigation rebates

By The Top Choice Team / March 8, 2022

Central Texas residents and property owners can receive up to $1000 in Austin Water irrigation rebates in 2022. Now is the perfect time to think about water-saving upgrades while you get your irrigation system back up and running. What are the rebates for? The “Irrigation Upgrade” program is designed to encourage customers to improve their…

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What to do about winter weeds in Austin Texas (Video)

By The Top Choice Team / February 2, 2022

Many people associate weeds with spring or summer when it seems like everything is coming to life. In fact, there are plenty of winter weeds in Texas that deserve our attention while temperatures are cool. Let’s look into what these weeds are and what you can do about them. Step 1: Identification Most weeds fall…

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Why are there weeds in my lawn?

By The Top Choice Team / November 2, 2021

Why are there weeds in my Lawn? What can I do about it?  Why are there weeds in my yard, and what can I do about it? We are going to tackle this in three steps: Identification Eradication Maintenance But before we get into the details, let’s start with some basics upfront. We like to…

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Irrigation Leak

By The Top Choice Team / September 16, 2021

How to find an irrigation leak Think you may have an irrigation leak? We care about water conservation because we care about the environment and we like to save money. It is ok to admit both. Perhaps one motivates you more than the other, but both are good. If we are going to waste water,…

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