We have seen how you can protect your lawn and turf during extreme heat days – but a gorgeously looking landscape means more than just the lawn. You need to also protect trees, potted plants, shrubs, hedges, vegetables and decorative flowers as well. Of course, watering is mandatory, together with some other gardening activities which ensure your landscape’s thriving and health. Our lawn care Ovilla, TX experts want to add their own expertise to their lawn care Red Oak, TX colleagues’ advice and give you a short guide on how to protect the landscape from extreme heat.
Even in Texas heat can get extreme (even if it sounds like a paradox) and your turf and vegetation are the first ones to be negatively impacted. While many consider that watering is enough to counter the scorching sunrays and the dry winds, our lawn care Red Oak, TX specialists beg to differ. Your front lawn or backyard turf can get burnt to the ground together with all your other plants and trees if you resume your maintenance program to watering only. Today we have our lawn care Red Oak, TX experts accompanied by their landscaping Arlington, TX colleagues willing to share some of their tips with you to keep your turf sparkling green and thriving even if extreme heat waves damage everything in their path.
We have dedicated plenty of time discussing organic pest control measures and natural friendly approaches to pest deterrence. While those who are interested in an environmental-savvy approach to horticulture and gardening have also heard about Integrated Pest Management (IPM), many homeowners have still a few uncertainties in relationship to this concept. Today our pest control Arlington, TX experts want to shade some light on holistic horticulture and IPM, focusing on their main principles, rules and guidelines. You might be surprised to find out that you are already employing such measure without knowing their official name. Others might be surprised to learn that we can look at pests, lawn care and horticulture from a different perspective.
Summer is THE season to have weeds coming and going all around your property, sprouting in the most unexpected of places and giving you plenty of troubles. Proper summer lawn and landscape maintenance means regular and efficient weed control – but sometimes it get a little exhausting. Using weed killers is not always the best option. Just like in the case of pesticides, chemical weed treatments can deeply and negatively impact the soil, the plants’ roots systems, the water infiltrated into the soil and the crops (if you grow vegetables or fruit trees). Weed killers should be traded with precaution. Our lawn care Cedar Hill, TX specialists are here today to help you make the best choices when it comes to summer weeding. Let’s see a few preventative measures we can all take to block weeds development.
If you gather around gardeners all over the world, they will probably tell you that their favorite flower is the rose. No matter if you grow heirloom roses or new hybrids, these majestic plants are an evergreen source of delight. But roses also have a bad reputation – they are considered hard to grow and maintain. They need specific care and balanced nutrients, pruning, feeding, watering, weeding, pest and disease control and so on. But, as everybody will tell you, roses are worth the trouble. And, in fact, they are not really THAT hard to maintain if you follow some rules and guidelines. Today our lawn care Mansfield, TX specialists and our landscaping Arlington, TX experts joined to offer you a short but comprehensive guide on summer roses care.
A seasoned Texan gardener who grows citrus trees for aesthetics and fresh crops should know everything about Texan citrus mites – as these little critters are some of the most prevalent citrus-loving pests in the area. While citrus trees are relatively easy to care for and to cultivate in the backyard or even in pots, they often become the victims of an invisible predator. You may have a small nice citrus orchard on your property or just a few trees here and there for looks, fragrance and delicious crops, it doesn’t matter. The Texan citrus mites will attack your trees without discrimination. Today, our pest control Grand Prairie, TX experts decided to offer you a quick guide on citrus mites and some advice on how to keep them at bay.
The Mexican Bean Beatle is one of the most destructive beans pests in the United States, affecting large parts of Arizona, Colorado, Nebraska, Texas or Utah. A permanent problem for gardeners cultivating all types of beans and other vegetables, these pests can ruin a crop in no time. And because their peak activity is registered in the months of July and August, our pest control Arlington, TX experts have come here today to share their advice and a few tips on organic defense measures. You may be lucky enough to never have a Mexican Bean Beatle infestation threatening your beans crops, but it is also better to be safe than sorry.
Aphids are probably the most common and devastating pests a Texan homeowner needs to fight against to keep his flowers, plants and vegetables safe. Aphids are non-discriminating insects which attack and negatively impact oaks, oleanders, pecans, roses, bedding plants, vegetables, crape myrtle, hibiscus and many more. They are resilient to insecticides and tend to survive chemical treatments (which mostly affect the sprayed plants and the beneficial insects on the property). Today our pest control Kennedale, TX specialists decided to lend you some of their combat secrets when it comes to fighting aphids. These are organic measures you can employ safely – they will control an aphids’ infestation and protect the environment, plants and veggies and other friendly insects.
Grubs are almost invisible, catastrophic predators that can take over your lawn and don’t stop until it is irreparably damaged. Disgusting in sight and voracious in behavior, grubs are in fact the larvae of the June Beetle or the June Bug. They are small – ½ – 1 inch long –, white-creamy colored, sporting three pairs of legs, a C shape when disturbed and an appetite you need to keep under control at all costs. They can thrive underneath your lawn and feed on your turf roots, leading to massive destruction if uncontained. Our pest control Ovilla, TX specialists gathered here today to offer you a heads-up on grub control and deterrence as July and August make the perfect months for grubs to unleash their damaging potential.
Perennial plants are highly recommended to homeowners as they are long lasting wells of evergreen garden color, scent, contrast, texture and depth. Perennial flowers, vines or shrubs usually fade away during the scorching months of summer, but this doesn’t mean you have to let them die. Today we have here our lawn care Waxahachie, TX specialists who drafted a few recommendations with the help of their landscaping Ovilla, TX colleagues on how to reboot your perennials. What does this mean, exactly? Most perennial plants can be persuaded to flower again and develop flowery branches and new foliage if you employ a few non-invasive interventions. Do you want to have your perennials blossoming once again during summer? Let’s see the next 8 key-activities!
Seasoned gardeners know that mulching is a necessary lawn care and landscaping activity meant to protect and nourish everything green on their properties. However, many overlook the importance of applying mulch in early summer to keep their trees strong, healthy and safe from the scorching heat and the damaging pests. Today we have our lawn care Arlington, TX specialists offering you a short but comprehensive guide on the importance of using mulch and the activity of mulching all your trees. They are backed up by their landscaping Mansfield, TX colleagues who also emphasize on the aesthetic value of mulch.
Seeing pests lurking on your property and attacking your lawn and garden is a dreadful moment all homeowners fear. Your first instinct is probably to run inside the house and come out ready for war, armed with substances, chemicals, liquids, powders and sprays – anything to stop the creepers from feeding with your beautiful flowers, shrubs or veggies. But our pest control Midlothian, TX experts advise you to pause and take stock before you start pouring all sorts of substances onto the plants and soil. Today, we will talk about the 6 golden rules of using garden pesticides so you can make an educated decision next time you feel that pesticides are your only solution.
Home grown tomatoes are a pride and a privilege for many home owners who also want to enjoy fresh delicious salads all summer long. If you are a debutant in the art and pleasure of growing tomatoes, you need to learn fast about the tomatoes’ main enemies. Cultivating tomatoes is not that hard, especially if you followed the recommendations of your local lawn care Cedar Hill, TX team. But when it comes to vegetable pests, things get a bit trickier: you can’t use systemic pesticides if you don’t want to intoxicate you and your entire family, you can’t use broad spectrum pesticides, as you kill beneficial insects as well and you can’t just pour chemicals or spray the crop with insecticides hoping for the best.
Ask any professional horticulturist about fragrance gardens and they will immediately start talking about the importance of growing scented flowers and plants to add more value to your property’s aesthetics. In Texas, people emphasize on the strategy of growing native plants, so today, our lawn care Red Oak, TX specialists joined other landscaping Arlington, TX experts to share with you some recommendations of fragrance. We talk about cultivating flowers, plants and trees which are both gorgeous looking and hypnotizing fragrant.
We are facing another long summer ahead of us with scorching heat and few chances of rain. If you are new to lawn care in Texas, then you need a heads-up on preparation and prevention in order to make sure your lawn and garden stay healthy and thriving and don’t succumb under the damaging sunrays. Our lawn care Ovilla, TX experts prepared a short guide on what you need to do and how to do it to keep your lawn fresh, green and thriving all summer long.
We are all getting ready for the summer beauty that is about to take over our lawns and gardens. But together with summer, pests are making a huge comeback as well. They tend to feed on our gorgeous flowers, plants, trees and crops and they are sometimes very hard to get rid of. Of course, the biggest and most annoying problem with pests is that they are not at all seasonal attackers, but can threaten us all year long. Today, our pest control Ovilla, TX specialists decided to remind you the strategies and principles you should employ on the long term to keep pests at bay and fend them off as much as you can.
We have talked about different problematic types of insects and pests before, but wasps (yellow jackets) need a bit of particular attention. Many people fear them – and for all the right reasons – but wasps aren’t technically pests, even if we tend to consider them so. Wasps feed mostly on insects which are mostly pests, but they do pose a threat to humans and pets if disturbed. Social wasps do sting and are a true nuisance, but fighting them off with the help of pesticides and chemicals can harm the environment. Of course, the careless use of pesticides may lead to health problems for you and the turf and garden. Today, our pest control Mansfield, TX pros came up with a few suggestions on how to implement non-toxic and natural yellow jackets prevention and control strategy that is harmless for you and the micro-ecosystem you have on your property.
We have talked about efficient lawn care in Texas and the preservation of water, but this time we will get into the specifics. Many of our readers wanted to know how they can improve their watering routines so they can have lush and healthy lawns all year long, but also save some water and some money in the process. Our lawn care Grand Prairie, TX experts are joined today by their lawn care Waxahacie, TX colleagues and offer you a short guide on smart, efficient, healthy and budget-friendly watering tips and tricks you can implement without problems.
The temperatures are getting higher and higher, and the summer scorching heat is ready to take over the land. In order to keep your property green and lush all season long, you probably think that watering is the most important lawn management activity you must perform. You are right, watering is extremely important from mid-spring to fall, but there are other activities you should take into account to boost your property’s looks and health. We have here today a few tips, tricks and pieces of advice from our lawn care Waxahachie, TX specialists who are decided to give you a hand in preparing the lawn and garden for the heat to come.
As you probably know by now, the state of Texas hosts many insects and, unfortunately, a lot of them are pests. While most people have a hard time dealing with cockroaches and mosquitoes, some declared war on spiders. It is true, spiders don’t look friendly even if they are and Texas is known for being the favorite home of at least two scary ones: the Black Widow and the Brown Recluse. The problem with these two particular spiders is that they are dangerous for humans and pets. And while people don’t even imagine they can unknowingly host such enemies on their turf our pest control Red Oak, TX specialists agree that it is better to prevent than to cure. Today, our experts joined forces with their pest control Mansfield, TX colleagues to offer you a crash course on Black Widow and Brown Recluse prevention and control.
The glorious spring is upon us and we are all welcoming it with open arms! Trees are in bloom, the turf pushes up the ground strong sparkling green blades, the flowers gift us colored blossoms and it seems that Nature itself started to sing once again. But (as there’s always a “but”) together with spring also come the common garden Texan pests. Are they harmless? Not even by far, but this doesn’t mean we have to start chemical warfare on them. Today, our pest control Grand Prairie, TX experts share a few tips on how to prevent and control common spring pest infestations without harming the environment and keep a safe haven for the other beneficial insects that bless our properties with their presence.
Television, video games, devices, and the Internet have their roles in the life of a child. But owning a residential property with a lawn, a backyard and a garden means you can actively make a contribution to your children’s healthy development, love and respect for nature, education, intellectual development and physical and mental thriving. What is best for a child than playing and learning outdoors, breathing the fresh air, enjoying scented and colored vegetation and learning about all things nature has blessed us with? Lawn care Arlington, TX experts are here today to tell us about three gardening and landscaping activities which are fun, easy, educational and healthy for children of all ages.
When spring arrives, many homeowners rush outside to start the usual lawn care and landscaping activities. There are many things to do and many projects to implement: from the simple debris removal to the more complex overseeding and fertilization programs, spring days are busy and active. However, our lawn care Kennedale, TX specialists have noticed a rather peculiar trend: some homeowners seem to take their trees for granted when it comes to spring property evaluations and early care. While trees are indeed resilient, this doesn’t mean they are invulnerable to pests, diseases, and damages. Today, our lawn care Kennedale, TX specialists are joined by their landscaping Waxahachie, TX colleagues and offer us a quick guide on spring tree diagnosis and care.
According to statistics, the great state of Texas is home to over 360 species of insects, bugs, and pests. Among them, the Red Imported Fire Ants are probably some of the worst lawn invaders you might stumble upon. Lawn care Mansfield, TX, together with their pest control Arlington, TX colleagues gathered here today to talk about these pests and the dangers they pose. Don’t take things superficially, as, in comparison to your traditional almost inoffensive ants, these ones kill and eat everything alive and they can also threaten your life with their venom. There are many species of fire ants in the state and even if some are localized to some parts of it, you should be aware of their presence if they happen to nest in your
Traditionally, residential properties in Texas are associated with imposing ranches featuring football field-sized lawns and lush vegetation. On the other hand, environmentalists warn us that around 1/3 of the total U.S. residential water consumption is wasted on lawn irrigation. Since Texas is a challenging region, there is no wonder that xeriscaping (landscaping with minimum water consumption) has become more than a trend, but a necessity.
