Dollar spot fungus is a common fungal disease affecting residential lawns in Texas. Caused by the Sclerotinia homeocarpa fungus, it creates several small, round spots of dead grass. These spots are relatively small, measuring just 2 to 6 inches in diameter. But like other fungal diseases, it can … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2018
How to Prevent a Tree Stump From Regrowing
Just because you chop down a tree in your yard doesn't necessarily mean that it will stop growing. Assuming there's enough of the roots intact, it will continue to grow from the remaining stump. Depending on the specific variety, it may take several years (or longer) to mature. When given enough … [Read more...]
Cool Season vs Warm Season Grass: What’s the Difference?
When planning an attractive landscape for your home, one of the decisions you'll have to make is whether to choose a cool season or warm season grass. Even if both types of grasses can technically grow in your region, you'll have an easier time maintaining and nurturing your lawn by choosing the … [Read more...]
What Is Collar Rot in Trees?
If you have a tree in your landscape that is rotting at the trunk, it could be suffering from the disease collar rot. While most commonly found in apple trees, collar rot can affect a variety of common hardwoods and softwoods located in the United States. Due to the nature of this disease it … [Read more...]