July Newsletter
Summer Reminders for Southeast Texas Lawns Until temperatures cool back down and consistently stay below 90 degrees, lawns cannot be blanketed with herbicides; there will be spot treatments only. Follow summer watering guidelines; 1-2 inches of water should be applied to Read More >
June Newsletter
Be on the Lookout for Warm Weather Turfgrass Pests As our east Texas temperatures continue to rise, the likelihood for the appearance of commonly found pests in turfgrass also rises. Some pests to look for along with descriptions of possible damage to Read More >
May Newsletter
Gray Leaf Spot Gray Leaf Spot is a common disease found on lawns at this time of year and into early summer, typically on St. Augustine grasses but it can be found on fescue, bermudagrass, centipedegrass and ryegrass as well. It is Read More >
March Newsletter
Soil and Organic Matter Healthy soil is the foundation of healthy plants. Plant nutrients are obtained naturally either through organic matter or minerals. Besides providing nutrients, organic matter also improves the water holding capacity of soil and loosens tight clay. Almost all Read More >
January Newsletter
Winter Weeds Winter weeds are not only unsightly but can be damaging to desirable turf as well. They compete for sunlight, moisture and soil nutrients and frequently overrun lawns by starving the healthy grass. If this occurs, lawns can be left Read More >
December Newsletter
Soil pH in Texas The pH in soil is tested to measure acidity or alkalinity, with a 7.0 being neutral. Soil measuring below 7 is more acidic and above 7 is more alkaline. Two factors determining pH are the composition of the Read More >
