Day: December 10, 2024

Fall Lawn Tips From a Central Texas Pro

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…and everyone has forgotten about their lawns! But don’t! It still has feelings and needs you!
Despite how your lawn looks, its likely not dead. If you have damage from insects (grubs, chinch bugs, etc.) that may be a different story. But many Bermuda lawns will simply go dormant during extreme heat. Don’t fret!

With cooler fall-like temperatures & hopefully some rain on the way, this should help green everything back up somewhat. But, fertilization will definitely help out any lawn when applied around the last mowing of the season. Our lawns become depleted of all nutrients during the tough drought conditions we endure here in Central Texas. So, it is very important to get some of those nurtients back to the grass roots before it goes dormant once again. The best nutrient ratios for Fall fertilizer are usually 3-1-2 and 4-1-2. In your local nursery you will find these ratios in such fertilizer analysis as an 18-6-12 or a 19-5-9. Anything close will do the trick! The leftover nitrogen will be stored while in dormancy and encourage a quick green up in spring to boot.

But lets not get ahead of ourselves…its almost time for that Fall Pre-Emergent. Woot!
Pre-Emergent’s are a vital step in the prevention of weed seeds from germinating and invading your lawn. In order to have a nice “clean” lawn, you need to apply Pre-Em in the Fall and Spring and timing is CRUCIAL. These treatments will ensure an overlap in coverage and set you up for success when it comes to keeping those weeds at bay. Fall applications should occur by October 1st at the latest. So throw on those sweats and get to it! 

Hope this helps! But give us a call, shoot us an email or a message if you have any questions

Thank yall and stay warm!

Josh Jennings
Owner-Operator
512.508.3954
AdiosWeeds.com

Central Texas Lawn Care Tips

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Fall Fertilization tips from a New Braunfels Texas Pro

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Fall Fertilization Tips

Bermuda: The gold standard for application is 1lb of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet. Continue this ratio until mid-October, before grass begins to go dormant. Any nitrogen that goes unutilized before dormancy, will be stored over the winter and help your lawn green up quicker in the spring.

Once dormancy begins to kick in, DO NOT fertilize unless your bermuda has been overseeded with winter rye. If you decide to overseed, fertilize at a rate of 1/2lb. of nitrogen per 1,000 SF, once in December and again in February.

St. Augustine: Fertilizing in the fall is a delicate process when it comes to this notoriously sensitive variety of turfgrass. You can still fertilize at this stage in the year, but I would highly recommend a LOW amount of Nitrogen, moderate Phosphorus (root stimulator) and higher amounts of Potassium (helps withstand winter injury/stress). A fertilizer with the ratio (N-P-K) 5-10-20 would be ideal.

Any fertilizer with higher rates of nitrogen, accompanied with overnight temperatures below 60 degrees will spark widespread fungus (brown patch) issues. This is a problem you do NOT want to deal with! This will result in dead patches and very thin areas in the spring that will need to be repaired.

St Augustine People: STOP WATERING OVERNIGHT beginning this week!! Water and even morning dew with overnight temps in the 50s-60s can cause brown patch as well!!

As always, shoot us a message with any questions or ask about a free quote!

osh Jennings 

Owner @ Adios Weeds

512.508.3954

Fall Pre-Emergent in Central Texas

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WELP…it’s that time! We FINALLY have some cooler temps and hopefully some rain on the horizon, that all of our lawns could desperately use! 

Overnight temperatures in the 60’s will not only help our lawns green up a bit before dormancy, they will also start to spawn some of Texas’ toughest weeds before you know it. So NOW is the time to get your first round of Fall Pre-Emergent down.

Broadleaf weeds will start to rear their ugly heads first and are certainly an eyesore. Dandelions, henbit, cleaver, clover, chickweed are just a few of the culprits that can be cut back significantly with 1 simple application. It is very important that you get this done before seeds begin germinating.
Pesky weeds such as Poa Annua (annual bluegrass), Rescuegrass are not only tough to kill but a major eyesore on your landscape. Getting a 2nd Pre-Emergent down in another 6 weeks will keep from having to bust out the Round-Up or worst of all, getting out there and pulling those ugly pests from your lawn. I’d rather be watching football or heck even going to the dentist!

First things first, get that initial application done ASAP to minimize weed issues. If you’re a do-it-yourselfer, look for a product called Dimension or products with the active ingredient Prodiamine. They will come in a granular form that you can spread using your typical fertilizer spreader. Make sure you read the label carefully for spreader settings and always follow the watering instructions to a T for best results!

As always, if you have any questions or would like for us to take these tasks off your hands, just shoot us a message or give me a call at 512.508.3954 for a free quote!

Thanks yall,

Josh Jennings

Owner @ Adios Weeds

Act Now for a Weed-Free Spring!!!

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Success in controlling weeds in the Spring, starts in the Fall! When we start to cool off, there’s a golden opportunity to set the stage for a weed-free, vibrant lawn come Spring. The secret? Weed prevention NOW!

Avoid waiting until Spring to battle weeds that have matured over Winter, by preventing them altogether.

Weeds that have taken root in the Fall & Winter, will carry over into Spring causing major eyesores and can deprive your turf of vital nutrients.

These nasty devils soak up water and nutrients, that your grass could be using to wake up! They also create shade, slowing the Spring green-up of your turf.

If you’re a DIYer and want your lawn to stand out (in a good way), now and into next Spring, apply a Pre-Emergent labeled for winter weeds by the end of October.

If you need any help, Adios Weeds is your ally in this seasonal battle

Give me a call so you can say Adios to weed nightmares and hola to the lawn of your dreams!!

Thank you!
Josh Jennings
830.383.0063

Adios Weeds is your trusted turf care expert, dedicated to delivering exceptional results, along with professionalism and outstanding customer service. Let us exceed your expectations—contact us today!

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