Chickweed (Stellaria media) is a common weed found in Texas and the surrounding Southern states. While native to Europe, chickweed has since been introduced into the United States where it's become a nuisance for countless homeowners. A type of annual – a plant that completes its life cycle in … [Read more...]
Why Is My Lawn Cracking? And How Do I Fix It?
If you've discovered one or more cracks in the soil of your lawn, you might be wondering what caused it and how you can fix it. Even if you're inexperienced with lawn care, conventional wisdom should lead you to believe that this isn't normal. In a healthy lawn, the soil should remain closed … [Read more...]
How to Manage Mushrooms Growing in Your Lawn
Mushroom colonies are a common occurrence in residential landscapes. During the spring and winter, these fungal organisms will emerge through the soil, consuming valuable nutrients that would otherwise be used by grass, trees and plants. Rather than turning a blind eye and "hoping" that mushrooms … [Read more...]
How to Tell If a Tree Is Infested With Termites
Termites are estimated to cause roughly $5 billion in property damage each year in the United States. These destructive pests receive nutrients from the cellulose matter in wood. After finding a readily available source of cellulose, they'll begin to create complex tunnels – also known as termite … [Read more...]
Natural Grass vs Synthetic Turf: Which Is Best?
When designing your home's landscape, one of the decisions you'll have to make is whether to use natural grass or turf. Synthetic turf, of course, isn't real, living grass. It's actually man-made fibers that are designed to look and feel like grass. It's become a popular alternative to natural … [Read more...]
Hardwood vs Softwood Trees in Your Landscape: What’s the Difference?
There are approximately 60,065 unique species of trees in the world, according to a recent study of the world's plants. While no two species are the same, they can all be categorized as either hardwood or softwood. Upon reading these terms, though, you may assume that hardwood species are … [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...]
5 Tips to Prevent Your Lawn From Dying During Winter
The winter season brings cold temperature and dry air that can stunt your lawn's growth. When the fall season comes to an end, you may discover your lawn turning brown or even dying. Unfortunately, this is an all-too-common problem that homeowners encounter during this time of year. With a … [Read more...]
5 Essential Tips to Maintaining a Healthy Lawn
Your home's lawn will define its curb appeal. If you invest the time and energy into maintaining it, it will improve your home's curb appeal. But if you neglect your lawn, it will bring down your home's curb appeal. While different types of lawns require different steps to maintain, most … [Read more...]
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