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Austin Lawn Care & Landscaping Tips

Expert advice from the Grass Works team — seasonal guides, grass type comparisons, watering schedules, and native plant recommendations for Central Texas homeowners.

Lawn Care, Sod

Palisades Zoysia Grass Maintenance Tips for Homeowners

Palisades Zoysia grass is a warm-season grass that thrives in Texas. It is low-maintenance and doesn’t require as much watering, mowing, or fertilization….

Lawn Care

Tips on Controlling 6 Common Winter Weeds in Your Central Texas Lawn

Texas has several common winter weeds that you can easily identify. If your lawn is already in good condition, using a few treatments before winter will stop them from germinating…

Grass

How to Get Rid of Crabgrass Without Chemicals: 5 Tips for Homeowners

You don’t need to turn to extreme measures to deal with the issue of crabgrass. Just follow these simple tips, and you’ll quickly learn how to get rid of crabgrass…

Grass

St. Augustine Grass: Pros & Cons for Texas Lawns

Here’s everything you need to know to make the right decision regarding St. Augustine grass / sod for your Central Texas lawn….

Commercial

7 HOA Landscape Maintenance Tips to Keep Board Members & Residents Happy

As an HOA, take these 7 steps to ensure the commercial landscaping company you work with provides top-notch service that keeps your board and residents happy….

Lawn Care

6 Signs You Are Overwatering Your Grass/Lawn (and How to Fix/Prevent It)

Overwatering encourages shallow roots, pest infestations, fungus growth, and other problems. Here are some common telltale signs of overwatering lawns….

Lawn Care

When (& Why) To Aerate Your Lawn in Central Texas

Taking steps to maintain a healthy lawn is essential in any region. Knowing when to aerate a lawn in Texas depends on first understanding the process itself….

Trees

What Trees Grow Well in Central Texas?

One guaranteed way to meet that goal is by planting trees on your property, but once you make the decision to add them to your landscape design, you’ll need to…

Trees

How to Identify Texas’ Oak Trees By Their Leaves

If you live in Texas, you probably see some sort of oak tree daily. That’s because Texas is home to over 50 species of oak trees. Understandably, it can be…

Sprinklers and Irrigation

7 Benefits of an Irrigation System for Your Lawn

Irrigation systems take a load off your shoulders and make it easier to achieve the lawn of your dreams. Here are seven benefits of an irrigation system for your lawn…

Landscaping, Lawn Care

When is the Best Time to Put Down Mulch in Central Texas?

Knowing when to add mulch and what type of mulch to use in Central Texas can help you maintain a more beautiful lawn….

Native Plants

9 Native Plants & Flowers That Grow Well in Texas

When answering the question, “What flowers grow well in Texas?” It’s important to consider the USDA Hardiness Zone Map. Most of Texas falls in zones 7, 8, or 9….