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  Taking care of your lawn this fall is critical if you would like a great looking yard waiting for you this spring. A lot of people don’t understand how important it is to properly prepare your lawn before it goes into dormancy for winter. By following these steps, you can ensure that you will have a great looking yard come springtime.  Keep Watering A lot of Texas homeowners make the mistake of not watering their lawn during fall. They do a great job in the spring and summer, but then kind of fall behind when fall rolls around. They think they can rely on the weather to do the watering for them, which isn’t always necessarily true. Don’t be like those homeowners. Instead, make sure you keep watering your lawn up until the first frost around October. Each week leading up to the first frost your lawn should be getting one inch of water.  Rake the Yard It’s important that you rake the leaves from your lawn each fall. When you let leaves pile up on your grass, the sunlight ...

As the month of February concludes, it is a relief for countless people to know that spring is officially right around the corner. And that feeling of relief makes perfect sense; after all, there is so much to look forward to about the season ahead. The sun is going to shine just a little bit brighter. The temperature is going to be a little more pleasant. The grass is going to become just a little bit greener.  But getting ready for the spring season isn’t just about flowers blooming; there also comes a bit of responsibility when the weather outside turns less frightful, especially if you are a homeowner. The often harsh conditions of the winter months can wreak havoc on vital operating systems in your house, such as your water system. Yes, that’s true even in our beautiful Texas climate; even though we are the envy of much of the country from November to March, that doesn’t mean we are strangers to severe weather, and what it can do to our property. Here is how you can pr...

Add caption The Texas climate is unpredictable. While summer almost always assures scorching heat, fall and winter are less consistent. Use the following tips to transition your lawn from summer to fall to keep it looking great all year long: Fertilize Your Lawn. Although your grass doesn’t grow as fast during the Texas “cold” season, it doesn't mean we can take a break from lawn care basics like fertilizing. Depending on the type of grass you have, head to your local garden center and purchase the correct fertilizer for fall. Spread the granules onto your lawn with a manual spreader as needed. The fall fertilizer will make sure that your lawn maintains or regains all of the necessary nutrients, shielding it from colder winter temperatures and preparing it for the spring.  Don’t wait for the weeds to sprout. Be proactive and utilize preventative weed maintenance like pre-emergent weed control. This weed management program service is a treatment that is applied to your lawn ...

Here in Central Texas, a reliable sprinkler and irrigation system is a necessary tool for proper lawn care so you can maintain a healthy and beautiful lawn all season long, The first step to preparing your sprinkler and irrigation system for the summer months is to properly prepare your irrigation system for the winter months!  Proper winter preparation is critical to avoid costly replacements and repairs come springtime. Use the seasonal adjustment feature on your system to lower the run-time to as low as 1 minute. This will keep the pipes flushed and the valves free of debris. Remember, water to an irrigation system is like oil in your car engine. Only turn the system off in freezing weather to avoid mineral build-up. Mineral buildup causes deposits on the pipes to loosen up and flow to the head which can cause more damage. If there is an expected deep freeze, please call AquaTX for information and guidance on the best way to protect your irrigation system. One of the ...