Category: Grass

What Is the Most Durable Type of Lawn Grass?

You do everything you can to keep your lawn looking great. But your kids, pets, and just general wear-and-tear keep producing undesired paths and spots in it. Is there a type of grass that can make it easier to keep a beautiful-looking lawn? It actually…

How to Grow Grass From Seed Quickly

If you want to have a lush lawn, you probably need to plant some grass. While planting sod is common, many people like the idea of planting their lawns from seed. It’s more cost effective and much less risky. If you’re looking into this idea,…

Planting Grass Seed vs. Laying Sod

When recovering your yard, you have two major options: seeds and sod. When you plant seeds, you’re just planting grass. Over time, grass grows in to fill any holes and gaps. Grass can even take over for another species of grass, given enough time and…

Best Grass Types for Texas Weather

When you’re ready to landscape your Texas property, you must select a hardy grass that can tolerate our notoriously temperamental climate. Drought- and heat-tolerant grasses tend to perform best in Texas weather, and fortunately, several grass species have adapted to thrive in those conditions.  To…

How to Get Rid of Weeds in Grass

Lawns are great. They’re beautiful. They’re fun to play on. You can enjoy the feel of lush grass beneath your toes. Everything about them is wonderful. Except the maintenance. Taking care of a lawn is a lot of work, and one of the greatest plagues…

Best Drought-Tolerant Plants for Texas Yards

It’s great to have a beautiful, plant-filled yard in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, but taking care of plants can be a huge burden if they aren’t suited for the climate. DFW isn’t high desert, but there are drought periods, and you want plants that can…

How to Make Your Grass Greener

Having a lawn is great. You get to play fun games in the summer. You can walk barefoot through it in the spring. You can simply appreciate its beauty through most of the year. There is a reason part of the American dream includes a…

What Type of Grass Do I Have?

A grass lawn is a staple in Texas. It’s nice to be able to walk barefoot through the grass and relax. Since the warm seasons last so long, you get to enjoy your lawn more than most places in the country. Still, while you’re enjoying…