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?…
Read MoreMulching is a key practice for cultivating a thriving garden, especially in the Central Texas climate. It helps ensure your garden not only survives but flourishes! Where does mulch come from, and why does it matter? Watch my short video below, and then read on to learn more about the benefits and varieties of mulch…
Read MoreSpring has sprung, and green is starting to show everywhere! But what if your landscape could stay green year-round? We’re lucky that many evergreen shrubs thrive in Texas lawns, and spring is the perfect time to add a few to your beds. Choosing evergreen shrubs in Texas involves a few factors, like heat tolerance, drought…
Read MoreEver wondered how golf courses and parks have such beautiful, healthy lawns? While there are a number of contributing factors, one thing almost all golf courses and many city parks do is aerate regularly. Your lawn can also benefit from being aerated, but if you’ve never had your lawn aerated before, you probably have a…
Read MoreSpring is the perfect season to prepare your automatic sprinkler system for effectively watering your lawn and landscape for another year. We suggest scheduling an irrigation inspection twice a year – before starting the system in the spring and shutting it down in the fall. The ideal time to schedule your spring checkup is in…
Read MoreYou may already know about Austin Waterwise and how Austin Water provides up to $1000 in rebates for water-saving irrigation upgrades, but did you know that they reward landscaping services as well? Take a look and see if you can save some water (and some cash!) with Austin Water’s rebate programs (updated for 2024). “Landscape…
Read MoreWondering how to trim knock out roses in Central Texas? It is important you ensure you are dealing with knockout roses rather than an antique or climbing rose because they are maintained very differently. What are Knock Out Roses? Knock Out® Roses hybrids were developed to resist common rose diseases and produce prolific blooms. Though…
Read MoreEver 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…
Read MoreWinter pruning is often a crucial aspect of a plant’s growth. But what plants should be pruned? And how much? Use this guide to help you decide what’s best for your outdoor plants. When should you prune? Prune when it results in the least amount of damage to the plant. In general, the best time…
Read MoreWhy do we winterize? We want to take care of our irrigation systems. Often times there are breaks in our systems after a long hard winter. Everyone knows that water expands when it freezes – we need to take this into consideration when we are preparing for the cold months. Make sure your system is…
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