Fertilization and Weed Control

The Top Choice Austin Landscaping Blog

How to Attract Pollinators to Your Austin Garden: A Buzz-Worthy Guide

By The Top Choice Team / January 17, 2025

Austin is known for its vibrant music scene, delicious food, and sunny weather—but there’s another important aspect of our city that’s buzzing with life: pollinators. From bees and butterflies to hummingbirds and even bats, these tiny creatures play a vital role in our ecosystems. They help plants grow, and their presence keeps our gardens and…

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How do I deal with these weeds?

By Nolan Gore / January 10, 2025

If you’ve ever spent an afternoon pulling weeds from your lawn in Central Texas, you know the struggle is real. With our hot, dry summers and unpredictable rain showers, the conditions are ideal for unwanted weeds to thrive. Here’s your go-to guide for effective weed control in Central Texas… Why Are Weeds So Tough in…

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Why Do You Need Mulch?

By Nolan Gore / June 20, 2024

Why do you need mulch in your flower beds? Especially here in Austin? To answer this question I went through several possible acronyms to describe why you need mulch. I ended up with… SIPS! (PISS didn’t seem like it was appropriate – though it may have been more memorable). Here’s why you need high-quality, native,…

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Time for some spring weed control?

By Nolan Gore / April 30, 2024

Are weeds living their best life in your yard? Every spring we get a ton of calls! Why? In this article we’ve identified the primary causes of this problem and we are here to help. Watch the quick video below or read on to get those weeds under control! Are we getting more weeds this year?…

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Can Mulch Really Prevent Winter Weeds in Austin? (Video)

By Nolan Gore / January 24, 2024

Ever wonder why so many Texas landscapes use mulch? And when should you put down mulch in Austin? Well, we are well into the coldest month of the year. (January is coldest, December is 2nd coldest, February is 3rd).  What do you do when it gets cold?  You get a blanket.  What is a landscape…

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