Chinch Bugs: Signs and Prevention Posted June 29th, 2020 by lindy.admin & filed under Ask the Experts. Have you noticed huge, brown, dead patches of grass on your lawn? This could be caused by a disease, but may also be the work of pests. Chinch bugs may be miniscule, but they can do massive damage. They not only suck the grass blades until they are dry, they also inject them with poison. This lawn pest causes irreparable damage to lawns if left untreated. Getting to know the chinch bug They are the... Learn More Tags: commercial, residential
Lawn Grub Prevention, Detection, and Control Posted June 22nd, 2020 by lindy.admin & filed under Ask the Experts. Grubs, also known as white grubs, are C-shaped and about ½ inch in length. They love the warm weather, so this summer, it’s important to be vigilant to signs of an infestation. Lawn grubs feed on organic matter in the soil and grassroots, causing patches of grass to die. They eventually become beetles, damaging flowers and foliage as they feed. Most beetles live up to a year. Adult beetles mate and lay... Learn More Tags: commercial, residential
Top Summer Lawn Maintenance Tips Posted June 16th, 2020 by lindy.admin & filed under Ask the Experts, Landscape Maintenance. Everyone loves summer – the warm temperatures, backyard play, and outdoor barbecues with the family. Surely, having fun family activities in a beautiful green lawn will make the whole experience more enjoyable! Follow these top summer lawn maintenance tips from Southern Botanical, your landscaping company in Dallas, for a lush, entertainment-worthy lawn. 1. Water Give your lawn a much-needed drink,... Learn More Tags: commercial, residential
Tips for Growing Herbs Indoors Posted June 1st, 2020 by lindy.admin & filed under Ask the Experts. Planting & Growing Seeds Are you interested about growing herbs indoors? You will be happy to hear that growing herbs will not only give you year-round, fresh herbs to use, but growing them is gratifying, fun, and easy. A lot of people have tried herb growing due to its convenience. Even if you live in a small space, you can still grow herbs! They are best grown in a kitchen, where you can snip them fresh... Learn More Tags: residential
The Top 5 Air Purifying Indoor Plants Posted May 25th, 2020 by lindy.admin & filed under Ask the Experts. Looking to purify your home by reducing the toxins in the air? Today, purchasing an air purifier seems to be the only sensible option. However, they can be costly. The toxins and germs that are invisible to the naked eye are the most harmful. So what can we do? Invest in air purifying indoor plants. NASA discovered that houseplants can take in hazardous chemicals from the air. Air purifying plants do... Learn More Tags: commercial, residential
Gardening Tips during Covid-19 Posted May 18th, 2020 by lindy.admin & filed under Ask the Experts. Spring has indeed sprung! As people continue to stay in their homes, they pick up new hobbies, and interest in gardening is experiencing a major boom. The covid-19 pandemic shouldn’t keep you away from your lawn. In fact, it presents a fantastic opportunity for you to start your own garden or build upon what you already have. Turn couch potatoes into real potatoes! Before we elaborate on some gardening... Learn More