Month: February 2020

The Top Choice Austin Landscaping Blog

Common Winter Weed – Dandelion

By The Top Choice Team / February 24, 2020

Dandelions  Can be found in all 50 States (even Hawaii and Alaska) My kids’ favorite (we always look for them) Stems used in salads by some.  Could have valuable health effects when eaten. Deep Taproot The yellow flower has been used in dyes Broad leaf – how it’s classified for weed treatments.  A potential source…

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Types of Crape Myrtles in Austin

By The Top Choice Team / February 17, 2020

Pretty much anywhere you look, you will quickly see several types of Crape Myrtles in Austin. These trees are extraordinarily resilient, making them a great candidate for your Central Texas yard. Here are some quick facts: A Few Popular Types of Crape Myrtles in Austin There are several varieties of crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia) that are…

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False Spring

By The Top Choice Team / February 17, 2020

False Spring Central Texas likes to throw a couple of false springs into the mix each year – this year is no exception. As you drive around town, you will notice some blooms. They are beautiful and fun, but they are deceiving. Below you will see three different flowering trees – a couple of pear…

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Irrigation and Sod

By The Top Choice Team / February 12, 2020

Here is a quick run through of a recently completed installation. We get many opportunities each year to install sod and repair irrigation systems, but this was a great example of a start-to-finish full installation of a full irrigation system and new yard of Zorro Zoysia.  Irrigation Installation Plan Permitting As you probably know, working…

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Prepare your Turf

By The Top Choice Team / February 4, 2020

Another post brought to you from your friend John.  How Can I Get My Yard Ready This Spring? The winter here in Austin is mild compared to other parts of the country, which is one of the reasons I love it here so much! Even though it is mild we still need to do several…

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