by Emerald Cut | Feb 10, 2020 | blog
January is still too early to determine proper timing for application of pre-emergent weedkiller granules (except in deep South Texas, where that timing is already here). • The weeds you’re seeing out in your lawn right now are almost all annual weeds. Grass burs and...
by Emerald Cut | Nov 27, 2019 | blog
Need something to do before and after the big Turkey day? If you have the time, below are important to keep your yard and garden looking great all year. PLANT • Pansies and other winter color plants. Plant in raised beds of well-prepared, highly organic soil. • Tulips...
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by Emerald Cut | Oct 23, 2019 | blog
As you start preparing your landscape and garden for cool months ahead, there are some critical tasks of the fall. Here is this week’s list. PLANT • Finish dividing spring-flowering perennials, including violets, candytuft, thrift and Louisiana phlox, Shasta daisies,...
by Emerald Cut | Aug 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
AUGUST GARDENING TIPS Is it BACK TO SCHOOL already?! Here are tips for gardening and lawns to squeeze into your busy schedule this month. PLANT • Plant Grass and Turf as soon as you can in order to take hold before winter. • Do you have a garden? Fall vegetables need...
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by Emerald Cut | Jun 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
We are officially in our Summer Season in Texas. Here are helpful (and timely) tips for gardening this week. PLANT• COLOR! Crape myrtles, while plants are in full bloom in your favorite nursery. • New lawngrasses, but be prepared to water the new turf morning and...
by Emerald Cut | May 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
Are you itching to back into the Garden? Here are a few timely tips PLANT • Hot-weather annuals. Caladiums can finally be planted. Coleus, begonias, angelonias, Dahlberg daisies, fanflowers, pentas, lantanas, purple fountaingrass, ‘Cora’ periwinkles (because of their...
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by Emerald Cut | Apr 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
Spring is Here! Planting Now Here are a few of our favorite ways to add color to the yard: Flowering Shrubs & Vines Crossvine Carolina Jessamine Annuals Red Dragon Wing Begonias Perfume Bright Rose Nicotiana Perennials Columbine Texas Gold Oxalis Rose Hellebore...
by Emerald Cut | Feb 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
Are your weeds Cool Season Weeds or Warm Season Weeds? Annual or Perennial? Pre-emergents are only effective on annual weeds. • There are two categories of weeds based on how long they live. “Annual” weeds germinate, grow and complete their life cycles in one of...
by Emerald Cut | Jan 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
It Pays To Pre-Pay! Emerald Cut Lawn’s fertilizer program applications are timed properly throughout the season to allow for a thick, healthy lawn. Our fertilizer program lawn treatments keep pesky annual weeds, like dandelions and lover, at bay allowing your...
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by Emerald Cut | Jan 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
Gardening Tips For January PLANT • Fruit trees and vines, bramble berries and pecans. • If you have established trees and shrubs in your landscape that you’re planning on moving, you have about one more month to get that job done. Dig them carefully, holding balls of...
