Why Identifying Your Grass Type Matters Before Any Treatment Goes Down
If you live in North Texas, there is a good chance your lawn is either Bermuda or St. Augustine. These are the two most common grass types in the area, and while they might look similar to the untrained eye, they are treated very differently. We asked Lauren to break down what homeowners in Midlothian, Prosper, and Mansfield need to know about the difference.
The Two Most Common Grass Types in North Texas
Bermuda and St. Augustine are the dominant grass species across the DFW area. Both are warm season grasses that go dormant in the winter and green up in the spring, but that is where a lot of the similarities end. When it comes to lawn care treatments, these two grasses have different needs and require different products.
Fertilizers Are Not One Size Fits All
Each grass type has its own nutrient requirements. What Bermuda needs to thrive is not necessarily what St. Augustine needs, and applying the wrong fertilizer can mean your lawn is not getting the nutrition it actually needs to stay healthy through the season. A professional lawn care program takes your specific grass type into account before any product goes down.
Using the Wrong Herbicide Can Seriously Damage Your Lawn
This is the big one. Herbicides are formulated for specific grass types, and using a product made for Bermuda on a St. Augustine lawn can cause real damage. We are not talking about a minor setback either. Applying the wrong weed control product to the wrong grass can set your lawn back an entire season. That is why our technicians are trained to identify your grass type before treating your yard every single time.
What Vista Lawn and Pest Does Differently
Before any of our technicians put a product down, they identify what kind of grass they are working with. It is a non-negotiable step in our process. And if you are ever unsure what type of grass you have, we can come take a look before your first treatment. Getting that identification right from the start protects your lawn and makes sure every product we apply is doing exactly what it is supposed to do.
If you have questions about your grass type or want to know more about how we treat Bermuda and St. Augustine lawns differently, give us a call and we are happy to help.
