It’s been a long, wet, relatively cold winter in The Woodlands, with three snowfalls. Now, our yards are greening up, flowers are blooming, insects are buzzing and we are all attacked by the same debilitating disorder – spring fever. As we walk out shoeless on our lawns, blades of St. Augustine tickling our toes, we […]
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By Bob Dailey Single-family water usage in The Woodlands for 2020 was approximately 3.5 billion gallons, a far cry from the 2011 usage of 5.7 billion gallons – a decrease of over two billion gallons. Of course, 2011 was a drought year. But even with that consideration, the reduction is significant. The decrease from 2009
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Now here’s a test you want to take. Soil Testing – the key to a lush, green lawn and landscape – tells you if your soil has imbalances in nutrients (like iron) or conditions (like pH). The results then guide your fertilizing, telling you specifically what to add and what not to add (did you know too
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By Bob Dailey There’s plenty of water in the world…just not where we want and need it. The massive Oglala Aquifer, the largest in North America, furnishes water to our nation’s breadbasket, irrigating millions of acres of corn, wheat and other foods. That aquifer is currently 50% depleted – and this has happened in the
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11 fertilizing tips for a lush and healthy lawn. 1. Get a Soil Test This one’s first on the list for a reason: soil testing is the only way to really know what your lawn needs to reach its healthiest, lushest potential. It tells you if your soil has imbalances in nutrients (like iron) or
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By Bob Dailey Most of the landscapes in The Woodlands are irrigated by sprinkler systems. A significant amount of this water evaporates before it gets to the roots of the plants, or it stays on leaves, making them susceptible to fungal infections. Because of varying heights of landscape plants, the water from some sprinklers is
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by John Geiger Hands down, the most critical component to a healthy, lush, green lawn is healthy soil – loose, full of air, full of microbes and rich in organic matter. It’s a place where roots can spread deeply, and organisms thrive. And what’s the most efficient way to achieve healthy soil? Compost! Why Compost?
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Photo by Cliff Roe Photography By Bob Dailey Water-wise gardening simply means using good common sense. It reduces irrigation needs, lowers water bills, lowers maintenance and provides a much higher quality and worry-free landscape. Here are some general guidelines for establishing one: Planning and design- Take some time to look at your yard. You may
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Cliff Roe Photography By Bob Dailey Most people in The Woodlands want a beautiful lawn and are willing to pay big bucks insuring lawns are lush and green. In the endless process of having emerald expanses in front of homes, residents here spend millions on lawn beauty products – pesticides, herbicides, fungicides and fertilizers –
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By Bob Dailey Follow the Integrated Pest Management program promoted by Texas A&M Agrilife Extension. IPM integrates best practices for control of pests and diseases. It includes preventive cultural practices, monitoring, mechanical controls, biological controls, and finally chemical controls if all else fails. For more complete information, call the Montgomery County Master Gardeners Hotline at
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