Are you experiencing drought and heat waves? It has been incredibly hot and dry this summer. For those of you new to the Lake Conroe, these high temperatures are unusual for such an extended time period in July. And, we have to get through August … Read More
Benefits of Lawn Care
With all the rain we have been getting in the Lake Conroe area, your lawn probably really needs to be mowed. Did you know that grass needs the night temperatures to be above 70 degrees F in order to grow? Between the amount of rain and … Read More
Lawn Care During a Drought Continued
The Lake Conroe area has enjoyed some rainfall since my last article on proper lawn care during a drought. However in spite of the rain, the drought conditions have gotten worse. According to the US Drought Monitor, Montgomery County is in a severe drought. The … Read More
Protect Your Lawn During a Drought
It doesn’t require a degree in meteorology to know that we are on the verge of a severe drought. We have gotten inconsistent and little rain. Combine that with high winds all spring and unseasonably hot temperatures now and we could be in serious trouble. … Read More
Summer Lawn Tips for the Healthiest Grass
After so much rain between the end of May and beginning of June, it is definitely time to care for our lawns now that the soil is drying up. Each season of the year requires different methods. Let’s explore summer lawn tips for Texas in … Read More
Care for Frozen Landscaping in Aftermath of Winter Storm
Last week Texas’ was unrecognizable. The extreme winter storm changed the landscape. Instead of the normal green pastures, snow blanketed the land. Ice covered almost everything not protected. One could easily marvel at the frozen tundra in which they found themselves. Fortunately like all weather … Read More
It’s Time to Prune Your Crape Myrtles
We hope that everyone fared as well as possible last week through the winter storm. It was the coldest consecutive days I have ever experienced of below freezing temperatures and I have lived here my whole life. So this past winter storm is definitely not … Read More
Four Steps to Fall Lawn Care
As the temperatures begin to drop, we want to enjoy the outdoors here in Texas as long as possible. Long walks, sitting outside under a blanket, lighting your fire pit are some of my favorite fall outdoor activities. However, you cannot neglect your yard during … Read More
Plants & Trees for Fall Color in Texas
Beautiful photographs of colorful fall foliage flood social media during September and October. In the Lake Conroe area, we do not have the seasonal change quite like the more northern states; however, there are a few plants and trees that you can plant that will … Read More
Spring into Lawn Care
Lawn care in Texas is arguably a year-round event, but no one would disagree that now is the time to start putting forth a bit more effort. Your lawn and flower beds look well-managed during the winter and then all of a sudden they are … Read More