No lawn is immune to fungal disease. Assuming your lawn consists of natural grass, it may become the target of a disease-causing fungus. By familiarizing yourself with the four following fungal diseases, you'll be able to maintain a healthier lawn. #1) Necrotic Ring Spot Caused by the … [Read more...]
White oak is a hardwood tree that's native to the Southern United States, including Texas. When mature, it can reach heights of 80 to 100 feet, making it an excellent tree to grow in your landscape for shade. But if you're planning to grow white oaks, you should familiarize yourself with the … [Read more...]
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...]
Whether you see it or not fungus is all around us, including our lawns. Small, sparse amounts of fungus spores typically don't pose any serious threat to grass and plants. But there are times when fungus can take over a lawn, consuming nutrients and breaking down the grass. When this occurs, you … [Read more...]
Like many varieties of hardwood, red oak (Quercus rubratends) leaves tend to change color during autumn. The deep red-colored leaves may transition to a brown or yellow. But what if you notice this change occurring during the spring or summer? Yellowing of red oak leaves isn't normal during these … [Read more...]
As a home owner you may have noticed your trees looking dry, sick or discolored. Upon a closer inspection you may have also noticed branches that do not have leaves or have small or discolored leaves. Eventually, the bark over the affected areas on the trunk and large branches will drop off, … [Read more...]
I'm an Arborist also known as a "Tree Guy" so my office tends to be where the trees are...backyards, pastures, urban settings etc. One thing I always notice this time of year are the fallen leaves. To do or not to do that is the question...what question? Well, do you rake' em or leave' em? … [Read more...]
