Caring for New Sod
1. Testing the Soil Before installing sod, conducting a soil test is essential. This test will determine the pH levels, micronutrients, nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium in your soil. Perform soil testing at least a month before laying sod to allow time for results and nutrient application. Fertile soil is crucial for optimal sod growth, and […]
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4-18 Spring Lawn Care
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 […]
April Lawn Care
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 […]
July Lawn Care
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 […]
Preparing your lawn for winter
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 […]
Watering lawns in fall and winter
By Bob Dailey When grass begins to turn yellow or brown in fall and winter, it’s not a sign that it’s dying. Turning color is a sign that the grass is going dormant. Yes, the roots are still alive. In good soil, those roots will be digging their way deep into the soil to get […]
Creating a self-sufficient lawn
By Bob Dailey Every year about this time, residents began calling to report their grass is dying. Their beautiful, green, lush St. Augustine has turned a pale brownish-yellow. They worry that it’s not getting enough water, so they water profusely. They think that some disease or insects may be attacking their lawn, so they pile […]
Growing grass in the shade: Tips for Success
Having trouble growing grass in a shady area? Follow these tips for the best chance at success. Start with a shade-tolerant variety: St. Augustinegrass (‘Palmetto’ or ‘Seville’), Zoysiagrass (‘Emerald’ or ‘Zeon’) and certain types of Centipedegrass are your best bet. Prune or trim trees and shrubs: Even shade tolerant grasses need a minimum of 4 […]
Questions residents have about lawn care
By Bob Dailey Q. What’s the proper height to set your mower? A. Different types of turf require different heights of mowing. 1. From April through September, St. Augustine should be mowed at the height of 3-4 inches.2. Bermuda grass – 2 inches.3. Coarse-bladed Zoysia (japonica) – 1.5 – 2 inches.4. Fine-Bladed Zoysia (matrella) 1-2.5 […]