How to Get Rid of Dandelions in Lawn
Ah, the dandelion—beloved by kids for wish-making, despised by homeowners for lawn-taking. One minute your grass is looking lush, the next it’s sprinkled with little yellow pom-poms that seem to multiply overnight. If your yard is starting to look more like a wildflower meadow than a manicured lawn, it’s time to take action. The good […]
How to Control Thistle Weeds
If you’ve spotted tall, spiky weeds with purple blooms invading your lawn or garden, chances are you’re dealing with thistle. Now, you need to know how to control thistle weeds. While technically a biennial or perennial, thistle is most aggressive and visible in summer, making it a real nuisance during the warmest months. In this […]
Dayflower Weed Control for North Texas Homeowners
When it comes to persistent lawn invaders in North Texas, few are as troublesome as the dayflower. If you’re struggling with this aggressive weed, effective dayflower weed control is essential to protecting your turf. Known for its delicate blue flowers and fast-spreading growth, the dayflower may look harmless—but it will quickly overrun your lawn and […]
What Kills Nutsedge but Not Grass?
Let’s face it: nutsedge is the uninvited guest of the plant world. You didn’t ask for it. You didn’t want it. But there it is, popping up in your lawn like a smug, neon-green troll with a vendetta. If you’ve ever stared at your yard and muttered, “What kills nutsedge but not grass?” while waving […]
When to Hand-Pull Weeds vs. Using Herbicides: Pros and Cons
Weeds—every gardener’s least favorite guest. One day, your lawn looks pristine, and the next, it’s a jungle of dandelions, crabgrass, and clover. But when it comes to getting rid of them, should you roll up your sleeves and start pulling, or is it time to break out the herbicide? The answer? It depends. Let’s dive […]
Bittercress Weed Control: Solutions that Work
As the seasons change, so does the array of weeds that invades our lawns and gardens. One such pesky weed is bittercress. Known for its rapid growth and ability to produce an abundance of seeds, bittercress will quickly take over our carefully cultivated spaces. In this article, we will delve into the world of bittercress […]
How to Keep Your Lawn Healthy and Hydrated in the Summertime
Sometimes I’m amazed at how thirsty I don’t even know I am. Have you ever gotten a hold of an ice cold glass or bottle of water, taken a chug, and had your body say, “YES! I need more?” There are few things more refreshing than realizing you’re thirsty- and then hydrating. This is true […]
Killing Lawn Weeds in Summer
Summer in Texas not only brings scorching temperatures but also an abundance of lawn weeds. These pesky invaders will turn your lush green lawn into a patchy mess if left untreated. However, fear not! In this blog post, we will explore effective methods for killing lawn weeds specifically in the summer season in Texas. With […]
How Do I Kill Winter Weeds in My Yard?
Weed growth doesn’t stop in the winter. Many of them germinate in the fall, grow in the winter, develop flowers and seeds in the spring, and then die off in the hotter months. The seeds then start to germinate again in the next fall. It’s important to stop this cycle so winter weeds don’t take […]
How to Get Rid of Henbit Without Killing Grass
Henbit is an annual weed that typically germinates in the fall or winter. This means you’re most likely to see it cropping up next spring if you don’t take care of it this season. As with most weeds, henbit is opportunistic. It is going to settle into thin turfs and dry patches where there isn’t […]