Laughing at Work We like to do great work, and we like to have fun in the process – why not? If you are like most of us, we spend more awake hours at work, than at home – you might as well enjoy it. Last week we decided to play “funny Phone Bingo”. As…
The following is from the man, the myth, the legend…Tommy Why not have fun at work!?! (We’re here for the long-haul) Have fun and laugh a lot and you’ll live longer. That’s the findings from a study published in Psychosomatic Medicine. Scientific American reports that women with a strong sense of humor were found to…
Here is a blog post from John! If you want an introduction to John, please visit our about page here. New to Texas like me? Here are some things you should know about caring for your lawn. The best grass for Texas lawns are the ones that can handle hot summers and mild winters, especially…
This blog post is from Tom! If you want to see a little more about him, then visit our team page here. We all love blue bonnets. Is there anything we can do to make the world a little more bluebonnet-y? Lot’s of people have Bluebonnet flowers pop up in their yards and if yours…
This question comes up pretty frequently. “Why did my irrigation stuff freeze this year?!” Sometimes it is a repeat incident – 3rd year in a row. Sometimes a valve or backflow preventer has been good for a decade (and then it busts due to weather). We see many above ground backflow preventers (like the picture)…
These guys are awesome. The guys that are out there every day, in 100+ degree weather, they are awesome. I (Nolan the office guy) marvel consistently at their work ethic, resiliency, consistency, and drive. Sometimes I forget stuff in my car and I have to go outside to get it. I come back inside and…
We Love Trees At Top Choice we love trees. All sorts of trees. When we started improving the landscape at our shop, the first thing we did was plant new trees, followed closely by taking better care of the beautiful native oaks on the lot. We planted trees before we even thought of putting down…
Native to the Austin area, the Red Bird of Paradise is a favorite for summer blooms. Every summer the shrub is covered in a dazzling display of orange-red flowers that can last from March until October. The eight-inch flowers appear in a pyramid-like shape. Growing up to 8 feet, the red bird of paradise produces…
Sweet Potato Vines As we swing into the seventh month of the year, one of the most common points of conversation is the intense heat that Texas is known to bring. It can be tricky to keep many plants not only alive, but healthy when the long summer sun comes out, but there are…
Bradford Pear A staple of southern landscaping, Bradford Pear Trees can be spotted in many Texas lawns from Austin all the way to Tyler. With an appearance of being covered in snow (when blooming), they have a unique sense of beauty and can be trusted to improve looks of a lawn very quick due…