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Take All Root Rot.

Last June I wrote this post about a growing crisis in Houston lawns. My fears were realized in a growing Take All Root Rot epidemic. If you are reading this then you either suspect your lawn has or might get  Take All Root Rot.   Let me explain a little bit more about what Take All Root

DOVEWEED IS BACK!

Last weeks rain saw the return of one of the most destructive weed to lawns. We all know I can be a little bit excitable about grass and its various enemies but I don't think I exaggerate in warning you immediately of this weeds come back. Let me try to control my inner grass geek

Recommended Treatment Plan

Last year I put together a comprehensive recommended treatment plan for your lawns which you can read here. A lot of that plan would also be very beneficial this year, but the incessant rain over the last 6-7 months has weakened our grass and gives reason to hesitate before following a previous year's plan. I

Mowing Practices 2019: What You Need To Know Now

Please see below for updated mowing do's and don'ts based on current conditions and weather forecasts for 2019: Mowing Do's Mowing height of St. Augustine grass should be 2 1/2" - 3" MINIMUM.  This minimum should apply EVERYWHERE - grass around curbs, driveways, patios, meter boxes, fire hydrants, lampposts, trees, tree roots, flower beds etc.

Watering Practices 2019: What You Need To Know Now

I feel like a broken record, and if I have spoken to you at all in the last two months I have probably said this to you already, but it is a necessary emphasis: Our ground has not been dry since July 2018 If you are wondering how bad that is for the grass, imagine

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