Lawn and Plant Care

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The summer months in College Station can be down right hot.  This hot climate takes a bit of effort to keep your lawn and plants looking great.  The afternoon temperatures can get pretty high and this in turn causes your lawn, as well as your plants, to be deprived of the right amount of water they need to survive and look amazing.

The first thing that is important is to recognize what lawn and plant damage looks like.  Lawns that are heat stressed as simple to recognize.  If you step on your lawn and the footprint is noticeable, this is one warning sign. 

Another way to look is to dig under the grass and look at the soil.  The soil should be moist and not hard or crusty.  Plants will have leaves that are wilted or crinkling.  The leave color will also begin to turn brown.

It is important that you know when and how much water is needed to properly maintain your lawn and plants.  If you have sandy soil, you will need to water more often then clay soil. 

The best time to water your lawn and plants is very early in the morning or in the latter part of the afternoon.  These are the two times of day when the temperatures are the lowest and the movement of the wind is also the lowest.  Cooler temps and less wind means a reduction in the amount of evaporation.

Plants needed to be watered so the water seeps down deep.  This is ideal for plant growth because they will get the proper moisture, nutrients and minerals for survival. 

If you own a home in of College Station or anywhere in Central Texas, it may take some effort to keep your lawn and your plants healthy, but that is only because of the Texas heat.  With a little work, your lawn will be a pretty shade of green with colorful plants as part of your landscape and curb appeal.

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