After a period of heavy rain, your lawn can grow rapidly. Lawns that are not frequently watered and are more drought tolerant will process the nutrients as quickly as possible. Overgrown lawns can appear in a matter of a week, but it can also happen if a lawn has not been properly maintained for a
It’s certainly possible to mow wet grass and in perpetually rainy areas, it may be necessary. However, mowing wet grass is not ideal. The chlorophyll from the wet grass can stain your skin and clothes, and it takes longer to mow grass when it’s wet. The biggest reason to avoid mowing wet grass is it
You love your pup, but even man’s best friend can create a headache from time to time, especially when it comes to your lawn. From digging holes to staining grass with their nitrogen-rich urine, dogs can ruin an impeccable stretch of grass in a single summer. Choosing the best grass for dogs is imperative to
Mulch is an organic material that is spread across to the surface of grass and soil to give it extra nutrients and help it retain more water. Trees, plants, and shrubs help create mulch with dropped leaves, bark, and other organic material. There are many types of conventional mulch available commercially. In Texas, some of
With summer approaching, mosquitos will be out in full force in the Austin and San Antonio area. There are many ways to keep the mosquitos away, but unlike the temporary bug spray and citronella candles, consider planting mosquito repelling plants in your yard. General Mosquito Characteristics Mosquitoes rely on their sense of smell to find
After the winter months, your lawn will need some extra care to wake up from its hibernation. To ensure that your lawn remains healthy through summer, follow these spring lawn care steps. Rake Your Lawn Raking your lawn in spring will get rid of the thatch layer and any other debris that built up during
How to Kill and Prevent Lawn Mushrooms Wild mushrooms popping up all over your lawn can be an eyesore and a nuisance. They might show up after a rainy spell or emerge in new sod. Lawn mushrooms are a common landscaping problem, and potentially dangerous if you have children. The problem of mushrooms growing in
Those who suffer from grass allergies will notice symptoms peaking somewhere in late spring to summer. Grass begins its fastest growth once the air warms and the days lengthen. Its periods of extreme growth are when it spreads the largest amount of pollen into the air. Grass pollen is microscopic. It’s invisible to allergy sufferers
The winter is a great time to take advantage of all of the fallen leaves that lay on your lawn. You may be tempted to ignore the leaves since your grass and plants are dying or dead, but fallen leaves can make conditions worse for your lawn when the spring comes around again. Prepare for
What is the Best Grass for Texas Lawns? Hot summers and mild winters make Texas a unique area for grass growth. The size of the state means that Texas residents span a few different climates. In the panhandle, or the northern part of Texas, rainfall is more common, and winters come with snow and freezing
