Pool Winterization: Your Common Questions Answered Posted October 14th, 2019 by lindy.admin & filed under Ask the Experts. Winter is coming! A lot of our clients have questions as to how to manage their pool off-season. When closing your pool for the winter, your top three goals should be (1) to secure equipment, (2) preserve water quality, (3) to protect your pool’s surfaces. Closing your pool the proper way will help avoid costly concerns like broken pool equipment, freeze-damaged tile, and green algae stains. Needless to... Learn More
Gardening Throughout the Seasons: Creating Color Posted September 27th, 2019 by lindy.admin & filed under Ask the Experts. During summertime, we don’t normally think about how to better enhance our landscape. The leaves are green, and the flowers are bright and blooming. However, you might have noticed that your flowers during spring have left their lanky stalks and leaves behind. You might wish for fall and winter when the Texas heat strikes, but at the same time, your garden will be devoid of the cheery colors of the warmer... Learn More
Keys to Effective Tree Pruning Posted September 23rd, 2019 by lindy.admin & filed under Ask the Experts, Tree Care & Trimming. From the old to the new, your trees need regular care and maintenance so they will thrive and look their best. If you’ve never maintained a garden before, the idea of caring for your landscape can be daunting. How often should you trim your trees, which plants will flourish, where do you even begin? Having trees around your home yields many benefits. However, an unhealthy tree can bring costly problems and... Learn More Tags: tree pruning
The Benefits of Getting Professional Landscape Maintenance Services Posted September 16th, 2019 by lindy.admin & filed under Ask the Experts, Landscape Maintenance. If you maintain your own lawn, you probably spend your weekends raking leaves, mowing the lawn, and trimming your shrubs and plants. Needless to say, a gorgeous green garden requires commitment to maintenance and care all year-round. This usually means dedicating a huge chunk of your time to yard work most weekends. It may be time to hire an experienced and professional landscape maintenance company in... Learn More
5 Summer Water Conservation Tips for Your Landscape Posted July 19th, 2019 by lindy.admin & filed under Sustainability. Despite the extremely rainy start to summer we've had in Dallas, the hotter-than-hot Texas temperatures are now here to stay. The stronger the sunshine, the more our team of landscape experts recommends conserving water and making some adjustments to your current watering habits. The five following summer water conservation tips are sure to keep both the earth and your landscape thriving all summer... Learn More Tags: Sustainable
5 Summer Lawn Pests to Treat this Season Posted May 28th, 2019 by lindy.admin & filed under Ask the Experts. Long summer days and endless sunshine are on their way very soon! Around the Southern Botanical office, we're getting excited about seeing Mother Nature at work in all her summertime glory on our clients' properties. But we wouldn't be doing our due diligence if we didn't inform you about potentially harmful insects that could impact the health of your lawn this summer. That's why our certified horticulturists and... Learn More Tags: Pest Control, Pests & Insects, Summer Lawn Care