The air is getting warmer, and you want to get outside! Your lawn and shrubs are still a bit brown, but you’re ready for some spring landscaping. What do you do? Early spring is a pivotal time to set your lawn up for success, and a simple plan will help you make the most of…
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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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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,…
Read MoreWhat happens to the Texas Landscape when it gets this cold? Background Information: This was written in mid-February 2021 during a “winter vortex”. You may have heard of the movie – The Perfect Storm – well that was about a different storm. Similar though. Central Texas saw multiple days under snow. While this may be…
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: 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 MoreCentral 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 MoreHere is a quick run through of a recently completed installation. We get many opportunities each year to install sod and repair irrigation systems, but this was a great example of a start-to-finish full installation of a full irrigation system and new yard of Zorro Zoysia. Irrigation Installation Plan Permitting As you probably know, working…
Read MoreAnother post brought to you from your friend John. How Can I Get My Yard Ready This Spring? The winter here in Austin is mild compared to other parts of the country, which is one of the reasons I love it here so much! Even though it is mild we still need to do several…
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