With all the new construction in Collin County, I see many young trees either planted wrong or mulched too close to the trunk of a tree. Here are four simple tasks you can perform to ensure you’ll enjoy your new tree for years to come: 1) Stake the tree, only if necessary. Studies have shown […]
Tree and Shrub Deep-Root Fertilization Late Fall is the ideal time to fertilize trees and shrubs in your landscape. LawnAmerica provides a one-time deep-root liquid fertilization service during November and December. In Fall and Winter, trees and shrubs build up starch reserves, grow new roots, and strengthen old roots. Fertilization helps to repair any […]
Fall: Fertilizer Treatment and Winterizing Turf Apply an application of a slow release granular fertilizer with Nitrogen and Potassium now to build a strong root growth. During the winter months, your lawn needs at least one inch of water per month because the root system is still active during the winter months. Most […]
A small worm with a monster appetite may be destroying your grasses. The fall armyworm feeds on foliage, creating browned-out areas. Detect and control the fall armyworm before your lawn becomes its feeding ground. The insect over-winters in the South Texas. The moths fly north, and by early Fall they have reached northern parts of […]
Summer bugs are back! We are now seeing and treating the following bugs in turf.  Chinch bugs: If you have Bermuda or St. Augustine turf, these will show up in the hottest, sunniest parts of your yard. The grass will look dry, yet watering won’t help. If you see this happening, look at the […]
Summer bugs are back! We are now seeing and treating the following bugs in trees and shrubs.  Bagworms: These pests strip needles off junipers, cedars, cypress and other cone-bearing plants. They use those leaves to make canvas-like bags that hang from twigs and small branches. The worm leaves the cocoon at night to feed […]
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