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How to install artificial turf

By The Top Choice Team / July 17, 2023

Want to learn how to install artificial turf? Proper installation can make or break your experience with turf. Here’s how our landscaping pros install artificial turf in Austin… How to maintain artificial turf Once you’ve installed your turf, it’s easy to maintain! An occasional pass with a leaf blower and garden hose sprayer can help…

What’s the best type of artificial turf?

By The Top Choice Team / July 10, 2023

Have you heard the news? We now install artificial turf in Austin! Turf is a polarizing topic. Some people have had a great experience with it, but others, not so much. A lot of it comes down to how it’s installed, the quality, and the type used. So what’s the best type of official turf?…

Everything you need to know about artificial turf (fake grass!) in Austin

By The Top Choice Team / July 3, 2023

Look, we love real grass, but there are absolutely scenarios where grass doesn’t work. In those cases, we wanted to provide a beautiful and excellent solution for your landscape. We now install artificial turf (fake grass)! But what’s the deal with turf anyway? Is it right for your yard? You’ve got questions – we’ve got answers.…

Mosquito-Repellant Plants in Austin

By The Top Choice Team / June 26, 2023

Lots of people ask about mosquito-repellant plants for their new landscaping and yard projects. They are a great way to dress up your landscape, and you get actually to enjoy it! Types of mosquito-repellant plants for the Austin climate Remember first step is prevention Before you go about buying lots of mosquito-repellant plants and fancy…

Winter Debris Removal in Austin

By The Top Choice Team / February 1, 2023

Does your yard look like the aftermath of a fight scene with the Governator in 1997’s (undoubtedly) classic “Batman and Robin”? As your irrigation system springing up leaks faster than a — uh — leaky faucet? We’re here to help with winter debris removal in Austin and expert irrigation service. Big takeaways up front: –…

We’re Expanding to Offer North Austin Lawn Care!

By The Top Choice Team / January 23, 2023

Big news! Top Choice Lawn care is expanding to offer North Austin lawn care. We’re now serving Round Rock, Cedar Park, and everything in between with lawn mowing, landscaping, and irrigation. If in doubt, you can see if we serve your exact location on our map below. The Top Choice difference We get it. Everyone…

Do you need to winterize irrigation systems in Austin?

By The Top Choice Team / December 14, 2022

Do you need to winterize irrigation systems in Austin? We don’t get too much cold weather here in Central Texas, but when we do, ice and freezing pipes can really cause some damage! A little preparation can prevent headaches and save you money down the road. What does sprinkler winterization look like in Austin? Winterization…

Fall Planting in Texas

By The Top Choice Team / October 10, 2022

Most people think of spring as the time to add plants and flowers, and make the world a little greener.  Fall is also a great time to plant – and in Austin, it may even be the best time to plant. Why is Fall the best time to plant? (Answer = Root development) Our worst weather is the brutal, long, dry…

Will my grass grow back after a drought? (A visual guide)

By The Top Choice Team / September 19, 2022

After a drought, many Austin homeowners will begin poking their heads out of their air-conditioned summer sanctuaries to survey the damage. After a winter-long dormancy, there’s still one big question on many of our minds: “will my grass grow back?” It’s no secret: Austin’s 2022 average temperatures have been stuck somewhere between “extra toasty” and…

Flower beds landscape inspiration

By The Top Choice Team / August 10, 2022

Custom flower beds add life and color to any landscape. They can add flow and interest to otherwise boxy lawns, and they can beautify shady or awkward areas where grass doesn’t want to grow. Check out a few of our recent flower beds for a little inspiration on your next project. Organic shapes create flow…