Central Texas Grass Though we do not think about it much, our climate has a big impact on our life, and your grass is a big part of your personal climate! In Austin (the southernmost state capital in the US of A!), we have a lot of benefits from our temperate weather. Sandals and Shorts…
Read MoreLawn Basics – Delivered a new way In this video we explain four basics for your lawn. Maintenance – Focus on height and correct consistency. Cultural Practices – Watch out for compaction (kids or pets) and pet waste Location – Don’t try to grow grass that needs 6 hours of sun in full shade. Nutrients…
Read MoreDoesn’t this picture make you happy? Real smiles are the best. This is Eleazar (we call him Laser) and he is one of our fantastic, long-time foremen. Core Value: Have Fun At Top Choice one of our core values is to”have fun”. We define fun as: laughing, winning, working hard and serving. We don’t really…
Read MoreMore isn’t always better: Years ago I really wanted my lawn to look great so I decided to add more water. More = better. That is always the right answer…isn’t it? So, I watered every day (this was before I understood water restrictions). Let’s avoid the obvious first issues (money, waste, regulations). But this is…
Read MoreThis post is brought to you by Mathias (one of the interns). Gallons of Water a Day Keeps the Texas Sun Away Who knew the human body could drink so much water? As I sat in the shade in my own pool of sweat, I thought to myself that this was not the summer of…
Read MoreThere is too much to write. I assume people wouldn’t really be that interested. But perhaps someone is interested, so I thought I would share a little of our experience in these weird/unprecedented/sucky times. Some rough thoughts: Office is working from home. We are so fortunate that Golden is so Tech savvy. He already…
Read MoreWarning…this song will get in your head. It’s raining leaves! Hallelujah! It’s raining leaves! (Think – “It’s raining men” – this is a ridiculous music video) Live oaks leaves Live oaks are called live oaks because they rarely fully shed their leaves – they are semi-deciduous. Several times per year there is a large leaf…
Read MoreDandelions Can be found in all 50 States (even Hawaii and Alaska) My kids’ favorite (we always look for them) Stems used in salads by some. Could have valuable health effects when eaten. Deep Taproot The yellow flower has been used in dyes Broad leaf – how it’s classified for weed treatments. A potential source…
Read MorePretty much anywhere you look, you will quickly see several types of Crape Myrtles in Austin. These trees are extraordinarily resilient, making them a great candidate for your Central Texas yard. Here are some quick facts: A Few Popular Types of Crape Myrtles in Austin There are several varieties of crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia) that are…
Read MoreFalse Spring Central Texas likes to throw a couple of false springs into the mix each year – this year is no exception. As you drive around town, you will notice some blooms. They are beautiful and fun, but they are deceiving. Below you will see three different flowering trees – a couple of pear…
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