Photo by Cliff Roe Photography By Bob Dailey Emerald colors are emerging in The Woodlands and thoughts are turning to soft, cool, green lawns. For decades, homeowners have looked at conventional ways to keep lawns healthy and lush. April sees scores of bags of pre-emergent herbicides, fertilizers, soil amendments, humates and myriads of other products […]
By Bob Dailey If you thought the wildly frigid temperatures of Winter Storm Uri were going to reduce insect populations, think again. Just go outside. They’re everywhere! Some are nasty bugs, destroying your vegetables and many of your ornamentals. But many more wear white hats (which is a somewhat incongruous idea, if you think about
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How do I check for a leak? Water meters have a built-in leak indicator. If all faucets are turned off and the indicator blinks or remains on, there is a leak. What should I do if I have a leak? Leaks after the meter are the homeowners’ responsibility. Under certain circumstances, a one-time leak adjustment
By Bob Dailey July is one of the best months to find out where grass is doing well and where it isn’t. Areas with deep shade might do better with some type of shade-tolerant ground cover than with turf grass. Conversely, hot spots in the yard where grass seems to die can be a great
by Bob Dailey October is one of the best months to prepare your yard for winter. It’s also one of the best times to prevent diseases. Compacted Soils Most of the lawns in The Woodlands are sodded over compacted soil. St. Augustine and other warm season grasses thrive in soil that is alive – full
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