Historic Winter Storm & What to Expect We just encountered intense winter weather together, with a record-breaking 144 consecutive hours below freezing. We hope that you, your family, and your loved ones are all safe and warm. We know there might be lots of other things on your mind right now, but when lawn care is back on your radar, we’ve got you covered. We are preparing for significant turf and landscape damage. While we may not see the extent of the damage until plants are out of dormancy, we want to share what we do know. The lethal soil temperature for 50% turf loss is as follows: –St. Augustine: 23-29 degrees F –Bermuda: 17-23 F –Zoysia-Palisades or coarse bladed varieties: 10-12 F –Cavalier, Emerald, or other fine-bladed varieties: 23-31 F The turf areas most at risk for damage are: On north-facing slopes Under trees or around the foundation of the house (which has a tendency to stay green or active even during winter months) St. Augustine is by far the most susceptible to...

Spring is one of the greatest times to prune your rose bushes! However, you may prune roses year-round to promote health and growth. From San Antonio to Waco and everything in between, we know that our area has unique soil, weather, and growing challenges. In this blog, we’ve included five steps to help you prune your roses like a pro to ensure your rose bushes have the best shot at healthy, gorgeous blooms.  This will be a prickly and tedious job! Here’s a list of the tools you should obtain before pruning: Pruning shears (make sure they’re sharp!) Keyhole saw Loppers (large) A thick pair of leather gloves (gotta keep your hands scratch-free!) Pruning compound Dull knife Spring pruning occurs in late February and early March. You will see the effects of blooming within 35-70 days; the time it takes for roses to bloom depends on the variety of your roses and the weather conditions! Step 1 . Remove dead or non-productive canes from the rose bush. You’ll notice that these stems are g...