Dallas, gear up for a scorching summer in 2024! As temperatures rise, keeping your yard lush and green can be a challenge. Our local guide is filled with lawn care, landscaping, and pest control tips to help you maintain a vibrant outdoor space all season. This Boots on the Ground summer edition is brought to you by our Dallas lawn expert and branch manager, Matt Borden.
Other summer lawn diseases include take-all patch and black sooty mold.
Thatch buildup prevents your grass from absorbing essential air, water, and nutrients for strong root growth and overall lawn vitality. Clear away this excess organic matter by dethatching and mowing your lawn.
Thatch Buildup
Grubs are becoming active! These white pests feed on grass roots, leading to turf damage or death. Watch for these indicators of grub presence in your lawn:
- Discolored spots
- Dead grass patches
- Birds digging in the yard
- Grubs showing up on sidewalks or adjacent to your turf
Summer weeds like spurge are rapidly spreading. These troublesome infestations often result from poor turf health and irregular mowing.
Creeping Spurge Juan Campá, MGAP, Bugwood.org
Just give us a call if you see these pop up on your lawn between regularly scheduled visits and we’ll come out for free (for customers with 6+ applications)
Summer droughts in Texas consistently pose a challenge, significantly stressing turf and causing wilting, discoloration, or even dormancy. Although your grass can survive a brief dry spell, its resilience depends on factors like grass type and soil conditions. Drought stress can lead to several issues, such as:
- Slowed growth
- Overall decline in health
- Heightened susceptibility to diseases, pests, and weeds
- Decreased water retention
Drought Stressed Lawn
