This article originally appeared in the November 2025 print edition of Nursery Management under the headline “Labor: pulling up roots.” This summer, Nursery Management magazine surveyed 150 growers ...

Skip Orth has been in the lawn service business for over 25 years, he is the author of the book “What Every Home Owner Along ...

As North Texas lawns begin their winter slowdown, Dr. Green Services is urging DFW homeowners not to overlook a critical step in seasonal lawn care. Even though grass growth has paused, weed seeds ...

Even the most obsessed lawn enthusiasts miss the timing of the most beneficial feeding of their lawns. Too many people think ...

If you want a beautiful lawn next year, you can't just walk inside and forget it at the end of summer. And, unlike our friends in colder hardiness zones, it won't hide under a blanket of snow this ...

Maintaining the most beautiful lawn on the block often feels like a constant battle against weeds. This is why many homeowners turn to a secret weapon: pre-emergent herbicides. But what is a ...

Pre-emergent herbicides stop weeds by attacking roots and shoots before they sprout. They also kill grass seed, so space seeding and spraying at least 12 weeks apart. Plan carefully to time both tasks ...

Poa annua, commonly known as annual bluegrass, is a persistent weed that can pose significant challenges to maintaining a pristine lawn. It is characterized by its rapid lifecycle and ability to ...

Mow St. Augustinegrass at a height of 3.5-4 inches and leave clippings on the lawn. Water only when grass shows signs of stress, such as leaf curl, and irrigate in the early morning. Apply ...

In most cases, herbicide application should not be considered as a first option for weed control. Hand weeding, hoeing, and mulching are tedious but effective methods of weed control. Sometimes, ...