When researching techniques to improve the appearance of your lawn, you may come across aeration and verticutting. When used correctly, they can both promote a cleaner, as well as greener, lawn. However, aeration and verticutting aren't the same. They each work in a different way, and they are … [Read more...]
Regardless of your lawn's size, you'll need to mow it regularly to keep the grass, as well as weeds, in check. Neglecting to mow your lawn for just a few weeks can result in a messy landscape that harms your home's curb appeal. With that said, you should avoid the five following mistakes when … [Read more...]
If you've discovered one or more bare patches of grass in your lawn, you might assume that letting your lawn go to seed will fill the bare patch or patches. Grass is a plant, and like most plants, they reproduce by developing and releasing seeds. By intentionally neglecting your lawn, your grass … [Read more...]
Is your lawn overrun with henbit weeds? While Texas is home to dozens of weeds, few are as common as henbit. And with its ability to grow over 1 foot tall, it's a major nuisance for homeowners in The Lone Star State. The good news is that there are ways to eliminate and control henbit … [Read more...]
Birds are typically a welcome addition to a landscape – but not if you're planting grass seed. Whether it's fescue, St. Augustine, Kentucky bluegrass or Bermuda, birds love to feast on nutrient-rich grass seed. Unfortunately, sowing your lawn won't do any good if birds devour the seed. There … [Read more...]
