One of the most prolific and invasive turfgrass weeds found in East Texas is Virginia Buttonweed. It is a vining, low growing plant that can survive mowing at even the lowest blade settings. This broadleaf weed found most frequently in moist to wet areas produces a white, four star-shaped petal. Overwatering or excessive rainfall during Read More >
Nimblewill weed is a warm season, highly aggressive weed readily resembling Bermuda grass. However, unlike Bermuda grass which grows with rhizomes, it produces stolons that run along the surface of the soil. This extremely invasive weed easily spreads vegetatively by seeds if the plant is allowed to flower, and are then commonly transported by birds, Read More >
Starting with the hot weather in July and continuing through August and into September, chinch bugs can frequently be found in lawns, especially St. Augustine lawns. Chinch bugs like hot, dry sunny turf and can quickly cause substantial damage in a relatively small amount of time. Lawns with an infestation contain large patches of yellowish, Read More >
Replenish mulch around existing plants, 3-4 inches in depth and avoiding direct contact with trunks. Check for any diseases or insects that were problematic in the past to get an early handle on them. Divide and move perennials every 3 years to avoid overcrowding. In order to direct energy back into the bulbs, deadhead them Read More >
Begin routine mowing in spring when grass starts turning green using a mower with properly sharpened blades for both types of turf. Mowers should be set at 1 inch to 2 inches for Common Bermudagrass and ½ inch to 1½ inch for any hybrid varieties. Where as, St. Augustine grass should have mowers set at Read More >
Poa annua is an annual weed, typically known as bluegrass, often found in lawns and gardens. It is difficult to control because of the large number of seeds it can produce, which have the ability to remain dormant several years without sprouting. The grass is generally found late spring to early summer and can be Read More >
The larvae stage of tent caterpillars is most destructive to certain types of trees in East Texas, including oaks. These leaf-eating caterpillars can be identified by their dark brownish body color, with subtle blue and yellow lines extending lengthwise and white spots down the middle of the back. They are frequently found clustered together on Read More >
Remember back in science class where you had to test various liquids to check their pH level with that magical strip of paper that changed color if it was acidic or alkaline? Or perhaps you’ve already dabbled with pH adjustments with your pool’s maintenance? Well, it turns out that the soil’s pH level also Read More >
Summer is an indication of many things – pools, beach, ice cream, watermelons. What do all of these things have in common? WATER! That’s right! It’s that time of year again where the sunny days and cool water beckons us to bask in its glory, and the A/C bill rises as we seek Read More >
It's MOWING Time! Winter has gone, temperatures have risen, and so has your grass! We know you are ready to dust off those gloves and get back to working on your yard, so we want to caution you to maintain proper care for your lawn. Mowing is one of the first things Read More >
Why is my St. Augustine grass dying? Common diseases and how to identify and remedy. The horror for any proud homeowner, who takes pride in the appearance of their lawn, is waking up to a once vibrant, healthy green view now speckled with imperfections, or worse, near-annihilation of the entire turf. This hardship Read More >
BHL has been acquired by ABC Home & Commercial Services, officially joining our family. This acquisition marks a pivotal moment in our journey, allowing us to merge BHL’s exceptional service with the comprehensive solutions ABC Home & Commercial Services offers.
Please be aware that the BHL service platform will be phased out in 30 days. However, this transition promises to maintain the high-quality service you’ve always received from BHL, now enhanced with additional offerings under the ABC Home & Commercial Services umbrella.
We’re committed to making this transition as smooth as possible for all our valued clients and look forward to welcoming you to the expanded ABC Home & Commercial Services family. Thank you for your continued trust and support.
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