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How Often Should You Replace Mulch?
Replace or refresh organic mulch once a year. But just how often you should replace mulch depends on what type of mulch you have and your local climate.
Is Roundup Dangerous?
Is Roundup dangerous? Or is it safe? You’ve likely heard of Roundup either because it’s a popular, inexpensive, effective herbicide […]
How to Prune Crape Myrtles
Crape myrtles are beautiful, blossoming trees that add to yards year-round, so don’t let your pruning job wreck the upcoming […]
How to Get Rid of Dollar Spot
To get rid of dollar spot fungus, provide enough nitrogen, water the grass early in the morning, ensure good soil drainage, and raise your mowing height.
What is Dollar Spot?
Dollar spot is a foliar disease of turfgrasses caused by Clarireedia fungi and spread through wind, water, equipment, and foot traffic.
Red Thread and Pink Patch: What They Are and How to Get Rid of Them
If you’re seeing patches of withering grass in your yard with a tell-tale pinkish tint, the common fungal lawn diseases […]
The 5 Best Grasses for Houston Lawns
The grasses that perform best in Houston’s blistering climate are St. Augustinegrass and Bermudagrass. Zoysia has gained popularity as a premium option for those seeking luxury turf, and ryegrass remains the go-to choice for winter overseeding to maintain year-round color.
4-Course Guide to Edible Flowers for Your Garden
Along with the radishes and chives in your vegetable garden and flowering fruit trees like apples and artichokes, your flower […]
When is the Best Time to Mow My Lawn?
Creating and maintaining a great lawn takes know-how. Like mowing. Knowing the best time to mow your lawn, experts say, […]