Lawn Talk
Lawn care tips, seasonal guides, and expert advice for homeowners in New Braunfels and the Texas Hill Country.
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St. Augustine Grass Care Guide for Texas Lawns
St. Augustine is the most popular lawn grass in Texas for a reason — it handles heat, tolerates shade, and spreads thick enough to crowd out weeds. But it has its quirks. Here's what you need to know to keep it healthy year-round.
Fire Ants in Your Texas Lawn: What to Do About Them
Fire ants are a fact of life in Texas. But that doesn't mean you have to share your yard with them. Here's what actually works for fire ant control — and what's just a waste of time and money.
Lawn Disease Identification: What's Wrong With My Grass?
Brown patches, yellow rings, thinning turf — lawn diseases can look a lot like other problems. Here's how to identify the most common lawn diseases in Texas and what to do about them.
Fall Lawn Prep in Texas: What to Do Before Winter
Fall is one of the most important times of year for your Texas lawn. What you do — and don't do — between September and November sets the stage for how your grass comes back in spring.
New Braunfels Lawn Care Questions, Answered
How much does lawn care cost? What grass do I have? Why does my lawn have brown patches? We pulled the most common lawn care questions from New Braunfels homeowners and answered every one of them.
Lawn Fertilization Schedule for New Braunfels, Texas
Fertilizing at the wrong time wastes money and can actually damage your lawn. Here's the exact schedule that works for Central Texas grass types — including when to feed, what to use, and what to skip.
How Often Should You Water Your Lawn in New Braunfels?
If your sprinkler controller has been running the same schedule since May, we need to talk. Knowing how often to water your lawn in New Braunfels is less about picking three magical days on a calendar and more about your grass, soil, weather, and rainfall.
The Ultimate New Braunfels Lawn Care Guide: Month by Month
If you've ever wondered what you're actually supposed to be doing to your lawn each month, welcome. This New Braunfels lawn care guide is the cheat sheet for year-round lawn care in Central Texas.
Why Mowing Right After Heavy Rain Can Do More Harm Than Good
After several days of rain, your yard may look like it grew overnight. While it might seem like the perfect time to get it cut as soon as the rain lets up, mowing too soon can actually cause more damage than waiting another day or two.