Fall Weed & Pest Control: How to Protect Your Dallas Lawn Before Winter
Fall is the critical season for weed and pest control in Dallas lawns. This is when warm-season grasses like Bermuda and St. Augustine begin to slow down, creating an opening for winter weeds like henbit and Poa annua, along with pests like white grubs. By applying the right treatments now, such as pre-emergent herbicides, winterizer […]
Identifying Common Lawn Pest
In order to properly treat a pest infestation in your lawn, you need to know which pest is causing you problems. There are certain lawn pests more prominent in our neck of the woods, so these are the pests we will be highlighting. Proper identification is so vital to getting rid of an infestation, or […]
Stop The Fire From Spreading
At Higher Ground, our lawn care program is specially designed to not only add the healthiest and most biodiverse nutrients to your turf but also to actively prevent threats from taking out that same turf. This is one reason why we primarily use organic products because chemicals in and of themselves can be a risk. […]
Start From The Ground Up
Every landscaper must start somewhere. Whether that landscape is a homeowner just starting a garden out back, or a property manager deciding that it is time to prioritize lawn care, we all start from square one. Just like learning any skill, or taking care of any problem, you must start with the basics. Before you […]
Don’t Let Little Critters Ruin Your Spring
There are few things more bothersome than property problems. Broken HVAC units, electrical issues, or even a hole in the wall. These issues invade your place of residence, and the responsibility is solely on you to fix them. While these problems are terrible inside your home, they can be even worse when you must spend […]
5 Different Types Of Soil Microbes
If there is one thing that lawn care specialists love to talk about, it is the array of services your turf needs to be successful. First, it is a specific mowing technique, then it is aeration and watering. Next thing you know your soil needs nutrients, so fertilization is the next step. It can all […]
Chinch Bugs: W.Y.N.T.K.
The heat of summer in Texas brings about more than just football practice, swimming, and ice cream. It also brings out some of the deadliest lawn pests in our area. There are only a couple of lawn pests with the capability to do irreparable damage to your lawn – Grubs and the other we are […]
The Damaging Effects Of Moles
We so often discuss the many threats to your lawn, as prevention is important to keep your lawn healthy. Everyone is well aware of the conventional offenders, including disease, pests, and weeds. Our great Texas weather makes for a ripe environment wherein all the aforementioned issues can thrive given the chance. However, as pests are […]
Grub Worms: A Hazard To A Healthy Lawn
Grub worms are the worst pests to have because they damage your turf by feeding on the roots, the foundation of your lawn that supplies the nutrients and water from the soil. In this blog, we will discuss everything you need to know about grub worms, and how you can keep them away from your […]
Best Way To Prevent Fire Ants in Texas
Each area of the United States possesses its own unique qualities and environmental characteristics. This rings true in terms of turfgrass, where native varieties are best suited for the climate. However, there is also a myriad of native insects and pests looking to do damage to your turfgrass. One such insect is the fire ant, […]