Category: Seasonal Lawn Care Guide

Understanding Texas Grass Species in Spring Before getting started with warm-season grass spring care, you need to know what you’re working with. Texas has cool-season and warm-season grass depending on region, shade, and use. Cool-season grass types in Texas typically includes: Tall fescue Ryegrass (often used for overseeding) Kentucky bluegrass (limited areas) Warm-season grass is more dominant in most of...

1. Mowing Grass Too Low Before Winter One of the primary lawn mowing mistakes made by homeowners is scalping your lawn before winter. Many homeowners believe mowing grass too short minimizes the need for maintenance, but this isn’t true. It actually exposes the soil to freezing air and adds to the risk of winter damage. For winter grass care in...

January – Winter Break & Preparation While lawns in Plano are usually dormant in January, this is the ideal time to prepare for the coming season. Do not mow unless you notice patches of winter weeds on the lawn. Instead, pay attention to cleaning up debris, cutting off dead branches, and caring for your mower blades. For homeowners using GOMOW...