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Avoid These 10 Winter Lawn Care Mistakes for a Healthier Texas Lawn
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...
Winter Lawn Care Tips to Keep Your Yard Healthy and Beautiful
1. Know Your Grass Type The first move in learning how to care for your lawn in winter is knowing what type of grass grows on your soil. Texas lawns are usually warm-season grasses like Buffalo, Bermuda, St. Augustine, or Zoysia. These grasses naturally become dormant by turning brown but not dead in winter. However, cool-season grasses like ryegrass or...
DIY Lawn Care Schedule to Keep Your Grass Healthy All Year
Spring Season Spring is when you start your lawn care calendar DIY routine. As temperatures go up, your turf wakes up from winter dormancy and needs nutrients to recover. Clean Up and Rake Thoroughly Take out leaves, twigs, and any debris that piled up during winter. Raking also helps break up thatch buildup which can clog the soil. This encourages...