Preparing your lawn for a good season requires planning and a precise routine. Texas is a hot environment, which can easily fry your grass during the summer if homeowners are not quick to take action before spring arrives.

Plan your year early and know what your lawn needs to maintain its lush, green look. Take a hint from these lawn care tips that will have your lawn looking perfect in no time for 2019!

"The Big 3" Essentials for Your Lawn

The best thing you can do to uphold a healthy and thriving turf all growing season is to perform these three tasks routinely:

• Mowing at the recommended height for your grass
• Fertilizing according to the grass type and season
• Watering responsibly

These basic tips are the cornerstone for good lawn care and are the three biggest essential tasks necessary for maintaining a lawn that can survive during all seasons in and around the College Station, TX area.

Fertilizing

One of the most important tips in growing a stable and healthy turf is to invest in a lawn care company, such as Greener LawnScapes, to perform regular fertilization treatments on your lawn. Fertilizing in College Station, TX can be very different from other areas in the nation, due to the long seasons of heat.

The standard recommendations for fertilizing your lawn has to do with the type of grass you have. Some of the most common grasses follow similar routines to these fertilization schedules:

• Common Bermuda/Zoysia- Every two months starting in late March or early April and going through early October
• St. Augustine - Late March or early April, early June, and early September
• Hybrid Bermuda- Every 6-7 weeks with lighter amounts of fertilizer
• Buffalograss- Once in mid-May and once in mid-September
• Fescue- Three treatments spread out in September, November, and February

Watering

Watering in the Brazos Valley, TX region has more limitations and needs a more cautious approach than many other areas. For one, summer watering restrictions are common, which make caring for your lawn difficult. Another problem is the timing of your watering.

The best time of day to water your Texas lawn is between the hours of 4 am and 8 am. If you water too late at night, you can create a ground optimal for fungal diseases. On the other hand, watering during the heat of the day can fry your grass. It is imperative to be smart and selective in your watering sessions to help maintain a stronger, greener turf.

Mowing

Depending on your grass type, it is important to mow your lawn on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. The biggest tip when it comes to mowing is to know your grass type and never cut more than one-third of the grass height during a single session.

Why Aeration & Overseeding Are Necessary

Throughout the year, your turf will start to grow a layer of thatch that blocks nutrients, sunlight, and water from reaching the roots of your grass. This happens naturally over time and worsens from heavy foot-traffic in your yard.

Aerating and over-seeding will help maintain the health of your lawn and give it time to rejuvenate itself during the cooler months. During aeration, a tool called an aerator is used to punch holes into the soil, which allows easy access for nutrients and water to reach the roots.

Overseeding is the process of using a spreader to drop seed over your lawn. This helps strengthen the current turf, fills in any dead spots, and gets great seed to soil contact from your aerating.

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The Effects of Lawn Fungal Diseases & Common Ones to Be on the Lookout For

Skipping mowing sessions or fertilization treatments, and under or over-watering can have serious consequences for your lawn. Many fungal diseases can develop due to humidity and moisture conditions on your lawn. These lawn diseases can be deadly and kill off your good turf. While there are fungicides available on the market, they do not fight every lawn disease problem out there.

The best way to fight fungal diseases on your lawn is with optimal lawn care services. The poorer your soil and turf are, the more likely they will be to attract various lawn diseases. In the greater Bryan/College Station, TX region, homeowners should constantly be on the lookout for these common lawn diseases:

• Brown Patch
• Leaf Spot
• Take All Patch
• Helminth

Call us for a consultation and evaluation of your lawn.

Keeping the delicate balance of what your lawn needs to prosper, particularly with regards to fertilization, weed control, and other aspects of lawn care, are best left for a professional lawn care service to handle. While the tips we shared are helpful for your lawn, they require a lot of work and persistence to maintain. Greener LawnScapes is here to make the process easier and make your lawn the talk of the neighborhood in 2019.

Give us a call at (979) 750-9545 to have one of our professionals evaluate your lawn and give you a consultation.

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