At the time of writing this blog, it’s almost time to trim live oak trees in Austin. Watch our video below or read on to learn why and how you should trim live oaks—and how to prevent that nasty Oak Wilt! Why trim live oak trees First…why should you trim your live oak trees in…
Lots of folks like to handle their own irrigation. That’s great and we encourage it. A bunch of folks also want a pro to do an irrigation check to make sure their system is in tip-top shape before the summer. Whatever you decide, please, please, please make sure your irrigation system is in good shape…
We know you care about your yard, and especially your trees, so we thought we would pass along… It’s tree-trimming season! Across Central Texas, HOAs, municipalities, and well-meaning neighbors will yell at you if you trim oaks in the spring. Why? Because February-June has the highest likelihood of spreading oak wilt. The good news? We’re…
So you want to use rock and stone in your landscape. You might be wondering… Function and Beauty – that’s always the goal with our landscaping. Sometimes you have to settle for one of the two (function OR beauty), but we always want to shoot for both if possible. Let’s take a look at a…
Short Version (For the Busy Homeowner) 1. So… What Does Mulch Taste Like? It tastes like responsible landscaping. But also… I’ve actually taken a bite of mulch before. Don’t ask me why. It tastes exactly like you’d expect: A dirty tree branch. That’s nasty. Just take it from me—you don’t need to do it yourself.…
Despite consistent watering, your grass and plants are likely showing the strain of a long, hot Austin summer. What can you do? Luckily we’ve still got a few tricks up our sleeves to retain water — saving whatever moisture we can so your ground and plants don’t dry up. 1. Don’t waste water: inspect your irrigation…
Best Shade Trees for Austin Texas Here are 5 of the best shade trees in Austin and Central Texas. It is hard to say that one is better than another, it really depends on the micro-climate and your specific needs. This is meant to be a quick overview. If you want more information, we are…
Spring is when most landscapes wake up. It’s also when gaps become obvious. If you’re looking for structure and consistent color, evergreen shrubs do the heavy lifting. Many perform well in Central Texas—if you choose the right ones. Heat tolerance, drought resistance, and soil adaptability matter here. Below are ten evergreen shrubs that consistently perform…
Gardening in Austin isn’t easy. The past few years have brought freezes, ice storms, and long stretches of extreme heat and drought. If your lawn or planting beds look stressed, you’re not alone. We’ve seen plenty of “hardy” plants fail under real Central Texas conditions. A zone label doesn’t tell the whole story. The real…
If you’ve looked out at your lawn lately and thought, “Where did all that come from?” — you’re not alone. Winter in Austin is weird. One week it’s 38 degrees and damp. The next it’s 74 and sunny. Your Bermuda is asleep, but the weeds? Wide awake. While your turf is taking a well-earned nap,…