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.

Sod

How Often Should You Water New Sod in Central Texas?

Proper watering after installing new sod is critical to ensuring the long-term health and beauty of your yard. This period of time can pose a considerable challenge in Central Texas,…

Lawn Care

When To Fertilize Your Lawn in Central Texas

Fertilizing your lawn is vital for keeping it healthy and vibrant. However, timing is everything when it comes to fertilizing, especially in Central Texas….

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…