Your Spring Lawn Maintenance Guide Posted April 14th, 2020 by lindy.admin & filed under Ask the Experts, Landscape Maintenance. Your Spring Lawn Maintenance Guide The temperature is getting warmer, the days are getting longer, and we can hear the birds chirp once more! Spring ushers a fresh opportunity for landscaping. While a lot of homeowners are busy spring cleaning, avid gardeners are thinking about how to get their yards in shape. From budding flowerbeds, decorative new plantings, to irrigating a lush, green lawn, spring... Learn More Tags: residential
Getting Rid of Aphids Posted March 30th, 2020 by lindy.admin & filed under Ask the Experts. Did you know that there are more than 4,000 kinds of aphids? Most of them are not harmful to plants; in fact only about 250 of them require control. In Texas, ornamental plants are especially susceptible to aphid infestation. Aphids, also referred to as plant lice or green flies, pierce through the plant stems and suck out its nutrient-rich sap. To add insult to injury, aphids typically carry viruses as they... Learn More Tags: commercial, residential
Trimming and Pruning in Spring Posted March 23rd, 2020 by lindy.admin & filed under Ask the Experts. As you admire the fresh growth in your yard this season, you might have noticed something else, too – such as an excessive growth of a shrub or tree that needs cutting. Well-maintained plants are more attractive, healthier, and safer. Contrary to trees that grow in the forest, landscape trees need a higher level of care to maintain their aesthetics and structural integrity. Generally, the best time to... Learn More Tags: commercial, residential
Rose Pruning Tips Posted March 16th, 2020 by lindy.admin & filed under Ask the Experts. Pruning roses can be pretty intimidating to some. After all, roses have a reputation for being difficult to grow. However, once you get the upper hand with proper fertilization and pruning techniques, we’re pretty sure that they will be one of your favorite blooms to grow. Pruning is an essential element of rose care. (1) We understand that some might be confused about the concept of pruning. It might seem... Learn More Tags: commercial, residential
Learn How Your Tree Can Benefit from a Deep Root Feeding Posted February 21st, 2020 by lindy.admin & filed under Ask the Experts, Soil & Plant Analysis. We at Southern Botanical, your Dallas commercial landscaping services company, always recommend deep root fertilization for trees. You might be wondering, does it really work? Our expert answer: YES! Strap in, we’ll tell you why. Like people, trees need essential nutrients to develop and survive. The trees in your property might appear a lot like their forest-dwelling, self-sufficient brothers,... Learn More Tags: commercial, residential
Best Practices for Turf Fertilization Posted February 17th, 2020 by lindy.admin & filed under Ask the Experts, Fertilization Programs. It’s almost spring! For homeowners and avid gardeners, this means that it’s time to fertilize their turf. Spring is a good time to fertilize, just when the soil reaches 55 °F. There are things that you can do to make sure that you have a healthy, hearty turf that is less susceptible to disease and weeds. Southern Botanical, your Dallas residential landscaping services experts, shares some... Learn More