Why are there mushrooms in my yard?! A could times a year we hear the question, “Why are there mushrooms in my yard? Should I be worried? Should we treat them?”. Sometimes mushrooms show up in the turf and sometimes they are in beds. What does this mean and what should I do about it? …
Read MoreNo matter how small your backyard may be, there are plenty of ways to create the perfect outdoor oasis at home with some backyard landscaping. A small plot doesn’t necessarily mean that the landscaping options are limited! There are plenty of landscaping designs and gardening fixes that you can do on your own or…
Read MorePossible Answer: Mulch – One of the many benefits of mulch is that it helps regulate the soil temperature. It acts like a blanket over the soil. It will protect the delicate root systems of plants over the winter months. If you have a hard time keeping plants alive over winter, make sure you have…
Read MorePossible Answer: Common Bermuda and Weed Grasses – Most weed grasses, and common Bermuda, spread through seeds. If your lawn has common Bermuda, make sure you mow weekly to keep the grass from going to seed. (Most Bermuda lawns are Hybrid Bermuda and do not seed.) The best solution is to pull the grass out…
Read MorePossible Answer: Fertilization – This is the first thing to do if you think your lawn should be greener. Austin area lawns have almost no Nitrogen and little organic matter in the soil. Supplementing the existing nutrients in the soil with a solid professional fertilization program will solve a big chunk of the issues with…
Read MorePossible Answer: Broken Irrigation – If a portion of the yard is swampy and wet, the first thing to check is the Irrigation system. Run the sprinklers for a few minutes per zone and walk around and check things out. Sometimes there is an obvious problem that isn’t noticed because your irrigation runs early in…
Read MorePossible Answer: Too Little Water – As our heat increases, the grass needs more and more water to stay healthy. If only a single portion of the yard is struggling simply turning up the water may not be enough. Something could be wrong with the irrigation system. A common problem is bad sprinkler head coverage. …
Read MorePossible Answer: Shade – Shade is an incredibly common problem in our area. Our wonderful Live Oaks and other native trees generally make our lives better, but they can literally murder a lawn. The tree canopies spread and capture as much of the sunlight as possible, often leaving little light under the tree. The canopy…
Read MoreHummingbirds – Facts and Plants Let’s start with some facts about hummingbirds. 10 Hummingbird facts If you grew up in Austin or Central Texas, you may take hummingbirds for granted, but interestingly there are no native species in Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia or Antarctica. You think you have a high heart rate? The little hearts…
Read MoreThe Power of Great People Top Choice was founded in 2005. A lot has changed since then – people, competence, size, and ownership. But we had something cool happen recently and we want to celebrate. This year two of our foremen reached their 10 year mark with the company. And they are brothers. One of the…
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