Thursday, October 9, 2014

The 4-1-1 on Texas Turfs

Maintaining a healthy green yard can be tricky in Texas, however, there are several resources available online to help take the guess work out if it.  Dead zones are not going to spring back to life without some intervention and not one type of grass is going to work for all neighborhoods. 

Below are links to help provide more information on the types of grasses used in warm weather states.  Each one has their pros and cons - for example some are better for the shade while others are better in high traffic areas.  Selecting the right type of grass for your home is only the start - regular maintenance such as spot treating and reseeding will also help continue to keep your yard looking healthy and green.

"Turf Answers For You" (AggieTurf, Texas A&M)

"Building a Lawn Worthy of the North Texas Heat"  (SMU, June 25, 2012)

"Warm Season Grasses" (american-lawns.com)

"Best Lawn Grass Seed for Texas" (Outsidepride.com)

Tips for Planting New Trees

Need help watering your new tree?
An irrigation bag may be the solution you're looking for!


If you are replacing a dead or missing tree then an irrigation bag might be helpful to you.  This is one solution for watering your tree until the roots build up enough to support itself.  Regular watering is important and it's not enough to leave it to the sprinkler systems.  New trees need to be watered once or twice every day for the first few months.  However, with an irrigation bag, watering is reduced to once or twice per week! 

When you purchase your tree, check to see if there is a replacement policy or guarantee - this will be helpful in the event that the tree doesn't make it and will need to be replaced again.  If you purchase your tree from a tree farm, they can also provide helpful tips to maintain a healthy tree.