Lawn Care in Grapevine, TX

Lawn Care for Grapevine Homes

Most Grapevine lawns are Bermuda in sunny spots and St. Augustine where oaks and elms cast shade, with zoysia in some newer or upgraded yards. Each grass has its own needs. Bermuda wants full sun and close, frequent mowing. St. Augustine needs a higher cut and watch for chinch bugs in hot, dry weather. Zoysia grows slowly and rewards careful feeding. Mowing high in summer, as the city recommends, helps shade the soil and hold moisture.

Seasonal timing drives results. Pre-emergent weed control in late winter and early fall keeps out crabgrass and other weeds. Feeding through the growing season keeps color and density, and a fall winterizer helps lawns go into cooler months strong. Core aeration in May or June relieves compacted soil, which matters on clay pockets and in yards with heavy foot traffic. Bermuda seeding works best from May through July for thin areas.

Problems show up every summer. Brown patch and take-all root rot can hit St. Augustine, grubs can thin turf from below and fire ants build mounds in sunny areas. Watering about an inch a week, usually in one deep watering, and only outside the 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ban, keeps roots deeper and less prone to stress. A lawn that keeps failing may need renovation with fresh soil and new sod. Call to set up lawn care.