Grass Works Blog

St. Augustine is a warm-weather grass that is especially well-suited to Central Texas lawns. It’s known for its dense, thick growth and wide blades. St. Augustine grass typically forms a plush, turf-like lawn that’s ideal…

Although snow is rare in Texas, the temperatures drop too low for many types of flowers to thrive throughout the year, which poses a challenge when designing your landscape. Choosing hardy annuals or cool flowers…

If you have shade trees on your property, you probably enjoy using them as a cool refuge when spending time outdoors. However, too much shade on your lawn can have a disastrous effect on your…

The punishing Texas climate can make it challenging for homeowners to plan their landscapes. Ideally, you’d create a beautiful, magical space that enhances your home’s curb appeal. But with droughts and low soil quality, how…

While watering your garden and lawn is crucial for healthy landscaping that looks great, it’s easier said than done in states like Texas. Homeowners in the Lone Star State are all too familiar with the…

You often hear that first impressions matter greatly in business. Just like you keep the inside of your building clean, it’s essential to do the same for the outside, as your property’s exterior is the…

Getting a luscious green lawn can be very exciting, and sod is a great way to establish your new lawn. However, you can’t fully enjoy it until the sod entirely takes root.  So how long…

Bermuda grass is among the most popular choices for lawn grasses in Texas. However, it isn’t for everyone. Options such as Palisades Zoysia are the preferred choice of many homeowners in Central Texas, and there…

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, where the heat and dryness…

Living in Central Texas means dealing with heat and droughts that can lead to brown, dead grass. Homeowners who want a lush, green lawn need grass that can withstand the blazing temperatures. Palisades Zoysia grass…