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Real Houston questions. Real answers.

These land in our inbox over and over: St. Augustine trouble, nutgrass, chinch bugs and fertilizer timing. Here's the short version.

How do I get rid of nutgrass in my lawn?

Pulling it makes more. It grows from underground nuts, so you need a product that travels down to them, sprayed while it's young.

The nutgrass method →

Why does my St. Augustine look dry even after I water?

In summer the usual suspect is chinch bugs, especially in hot, sunny spots near the street. Check for them before you buy anything.

Houston lawn care guide →

When should I fertilize?

Go by soil temperature, not the calendar. Feed too early and you're mostly feeding the weeds.

The Texas Two-Step →

How much should I water in summer?

Measure inches, not sprinkler minutes. Set out a tuna can, and water deeply and less often.

Houston lawn care guide →

Is that brown patch drought or fungus?

Fungus tends to show up in circles during cool, wet weather. Drought hits the sunniest, driest spots first.

Houston lawn care guide →

Should I seed my bare spots?

Not in Houston St. Augustine. It doesn't grow from seed. Fix the soil underneath, then lay sod.

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