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Set up a regular schedule for your yard maintenance. After an initial consultation, we can set up an annual plan to make sure your yard is always at its best!
Mowing is usually a weekly lawn maintenance necessity in Texas during the growing season, which is spring through fall. However there are some caveats to this that make it vary.
As you can see, mowing is a year-round activity. Now that you’ve got the timing down, let’s address proper mowing practices.
The height at which you mow grass will depend on the turf variety. Bermudagrass should be mowed to 1 to 2 inches; St. Augustine grass, 2.5 to 3.5 inches; and Zoysia grass, 1.5 to 3 inches. When mowing, avoid taking off more than 1/3 of the grass blade in a single pass. If you’ve let the lawn go too long between mowings, this could mean you have to mow the lawn twice to achieve the optimum height.
Grass edges can quickly creep onto sidewalks and landscape beds. We recommend trimming lawn edges every time you mow if you want to get manicured results. And, it costs less to stay on top of edging rather than waiting until a pro has to chop back big edge pieces of unruly grass. The results are also better when you keep up with edging because you’ll get a cleaner, more precise line.
Be sure mower blades are sharp so your equipment makes a nice, clean cut and does not damage the turf.
Blunt mower blades can tear grass rather than neatly cutting through it. The general rule of thumb is to sharpen mower blades every 20 to 25 hours of mower use. Most people need some help with this process, and there are tools required to sharpen (or replace) mower blades. We recommend consulting a professional to complete the service safely.
Has it been a while since your yard got the attention it needs? We can clear out overgrown plants and weeds to give you a better place to start from. Debris is taken for compost and recycling.
Lawn care in Texas involves watering your property—because our hot, dry summers are stressful for grass, and sandy Texas soil doesn’t hold water long. Timing is everything with watering. The best time to water your Texas lawn is in the early morning so soil can soak in moisture before the sun causes water to evaporate. Not to mention, wind tends to pick up as the day goes on. Watering early maximizes the resource because heat and wind are less likely to “consume” the water you apply.
There are different methods for watering your Bell county, TX lawn. Of course, the best watering comes from Mother Nature, but since she doesn’t always cooperate, we need backup. (Water restrictions and watering schedules are typical during our hot growing season.) Another option is to use a sprinkler attached to a garden hose to deliver water as needed.
Now, a Texas lawn care tip: When watering restrictions are in place, we recommend watering in morning and evening on assigned days (usually two days per week) so you can achieve four watering times. This is ideal for summer.
Ideally in summer, you should water your lawn three to four days per week. In winter, water your lawn once in the morning, one time per week.
Is your lawn getting enough water? The benefit of having a pro on your property on a regular basis is the lawn care specialist can monitor turf health and prevent Texas lawn care problems before they become unsightly, costly issues.
Lawn care in Texas is a year-round endeavor, and we fertilize lawns four times from April to October so turf is constantly getting the nutrition it needs to grow strong. Why fertilize your Texas lawn? For one, fertilizer provides essential nutrients to improve turf color and thickness, to help grass stand up against environmental pressures, and to aid in healthy turf root development.
The reality is, our soil is not perfect for growing grass. But fertilizer enriches the soil with the ingredients grass needs to thrive.
Do you struggle to get your lawn to look lush and green? You’re not alone, and we know that lawn maintenance in Texas can be frustrating. Without fertilization, you’ll have a tough time getting rid of the lawn problems you’re dealing with. Fertilization is the foundation of a lawn care program.
Fertilizer works effectively when it is watered in, so if there is no rain in the forecast after it is applied, plan on running your irrigation system. Save mowing for at least 24 hours after a fertilizer application. That way, the product can absorb into the soil.
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1901 Windward Drive, Killeen, Texas 76543, United States
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