As the temperatures rise in summer, irregular yellowing areas may appear in some lawns. The yellow progresses to brown, and an examination of the runners

Take-all root rot, also known as take-all patch, is a fungal disease most often noticed in St. Augustinegrass lawn, although the fungus also infects bermudagrass

Read and download a copy of Skip’s Lawn Pest, Disease, and Weed Management Schedule.

Download the Lawn Care Schedule and follow along for a month-by-month guide to Fertilizing, Aeration, Mowing, Watering, and more.

Randy was a legend in the greater Houston area gardening world. His entertaining style and helpful advice benefited many people over his many years as

Great gardens begin with great soil. Most of us start off with something less than Eden when it comes to a garden spot. Too sandy,

Always read and follow the product label before using herbicides in lawns, gardens, and landscapes!
Effectiveness can vary due to weed species, weather conditions,

Great lawns are the result of adequate sunlight and attention to three simple practices: mowing, watering, and fertilizing. St. Augustine is the most shade-tolerant species

“Nutgrass” (nutsedge) is not grass, but rather a member of the sedge family. There are two common types of nutsedge, purple nutsedge (Cyperus rotundus) and

A lack of good light is perhaps the number one mistake gardeners make when starting their own transplants. The results are lanky seedlings reaching toward

If you want to reuse growing media or to blend your own using finely screened compost or garden soil, it is best to kill any

Woody weeds are trees, shrubs, and woody vines that come up where you don’t want them. Many including poison ivy, hackberries, and peppervine are “planted”

This homemade weed wiper is an effective tool for applying a post emergence herbicide to individual weeds without damaging nearby plants. It is made from

Nutsedge control requires a multifaceted approach. Hand digging, tillage, solarizing, shading, spraying, and wiper application can all be effective. It’s crucial to act early and

By the time you put a seed or transplant in the ground you are already 75% of the way to success or failure. You’ve already

The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map has been updated after over 10 years. This new version is based on 30 years of climate data, drawn

We’ve had our first bout with cold weather and more is ahead, perhaps even some plant killing freezes. When cold weather threatens, there are things

I receive many calls about fruit trees not performing as hoped. Almost always the cause is a failure to follow some basic steps in planning,

After a brutal summer of drought and excessive heat our lawns need some TLC as they attempt to recover. Here are a few tips including

I receive numerous calls every year about trees losing leaves and dying. There can be many contributing causes. Once a significant decline is occurring the

The ongoing excessive summer heat and drought is taking a toll on our lawns and landscapes. Recent rains in some areas have been helpful but