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Your pets love to run, roll, scratch and generally nose around your lawn. If your lawn is covered in chemical fertilizers and pesticides, however, you could be making them sick. How can you keep your pets safe? Keep these principles in mind to protect all your family members, especially the furry ones. Avoid chemical fertilizers Chemical fertilizers are like fast food for your lawn. Loaded with nitrogen, they quickly improve the appearance of grass. Those high levels of nitrogen, however,…

Why do weeds keep returning?   Weeds grow well Weeds are well adapted to surviving under harsh conditions. They grow exceptionally well…even faster than most other plants.   Deep roots Despite your best efforts, the deep root structure of many weeds means that after pulling, they never really left your garden. Some weeds have roots that grow as much as twenty feet! With roots like that, the tendency is to always leave a bit of root behind.   Seeds are…

A lush, weed-free lawn requires a little t.l.c. Spring is off to a warm start, which means maintaining a healthy, weed-free lawn is just a little more challenging. By following these four easy steps, however, you can keep your lawn in its best condition. 1. Mow for growth Like a good haircut, cutting your grass frequently encourages growth. It is one of the best ways to keep grass lush and weed-free. Cutting your grass improperly, however, does great damage. Keep…

…and easy to grow Loving the Valentine’s bloom February is the season of love. A great time to give roses and an even better time to think about the roses you have or wish to have in your garden. Give your Valentine’s bloom some love Valentines Day is the ideal time in Texas to prune your roses. Appropriate trimming keeps roses healthy and ensures many robust blooms in the Spring. Be sure to wear gloves! February is also a great…