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Did you know that a single dandelion may create up to 15,000 seeds and can survive in the soil to rise again each year even when it’s cut down? Avoiding weeds can feel like a full-time job, but here are some options for taking care of your lawn’s weed problems.

Reduce Weeds by Hydroseeding in the Summer

Most landscaping and yard professionals will suggest planting in the spring or summerl for the best results. To reduce the likelihood of weeds invading the lawn, some professionals recommend getting the lawn hydroseeded to reduce the likelihood of weeds showing up after the initial application.

There are also options regarding the application of hydroseeding that can limit how many weeds appear in the lawn once the grass starts growing. For example, you’ll get fewer weeds in the lawn if you add new topsoil to the area before the hydroseeding. Also, if you really don’t want to take care of weeds, your hydroseed company can recommend the best grass for low weed growth.

Reed Hydromulch is your ally when it comes to planning a new hydroseeded lawn that doesn’t grow weeds.

Work with a Professional Landscaper

Just as it’s a good idea to have a professional perform your hydroseeding in Dallas, the same is true for taking care of the lawn in the long run. While you might have a particular affinity for mowing the lawn and taking care of your home’s exterior, many homeowners only take care of their lawn every few months when the mood strikes, which can lead to weed growth and an overgrown lawn.

Arranging for service from a professional landscaper after your hydro-seed lawn is installed is a great way to make sure the necessary maintenance and care occurs on the right schedule for your lawn. Too often, a lawn looks incredible soon after the hydroseeding is completed, but caring for the lawn becomes an afterthought and a task to be done “later.” Putting off regular lawn maintenance may mean extra weeds.

Get a professional’s help during and after the hydroseeding process! Your lawn will thank you!

Getting Rid of the Weeds Yourself

If you’re a particularly avid gardener, or you take pride in caring for your lawn, there’s no reason you can’t solve your weed problems with some standard herbicides. Major manufacturers and their weed removal products like can help you take care of weeds like clover, chickweed, and oxalis. Crabgrass is usually pretty tough to fight, but your local home and garden center may have a specialty herbicide you can use.

Natural options for fighting weeds include using corn gluten meal, which is supposed to stop the seeds of the weeds from growing into new weeds. Another interesting option is using one ounce of vodka mixed with two cups of water and some dish soap. You can apply this solution directly to each weed, and it should dry the weeds out.

When applying herbicides and weed killers to your lawn, resist the urge to dampen the entire lawn because you don’t want to kill the grass, too.

A Healthy Lawn Resists Weed Growth

A lawn that’s splotchy and patchy with grass and weeds is not the easiest surface to deal with when you’re trying to grow grass and get rid of weeds.  The best way to tackle weeds after you’ve fought them once is to make sure that your grass is healthy and thick. Weeds can’t take root and thrive if there’s no room for them.

If you’re interested in a lush, thick lawn for your Dallas home, get in touch with Reed Hydromulch, Inc. We’ll put you on the right path to a beautiful lawn that’s thick, green, and weed-free.

Dallas / Ft Worth and  DFW area

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Simple Erosion Control Techniques

For a home or small property, good erosion control often starts before a project has begun. Prior to starting a landscaping plan, it’s necessary to examine the property and consider issues of drainage, whether the land is stable, and how deep the earth is before rock begins.

One of the biggest enemies of a stable and erosion free landscape is improper drainage. If water moves along a slope, it will slowly erode the hillside and cause erosion. Even if a piece of land doesn’t look like it has a steep grade, a slight hill can still cause some significant problems with erosion.

Using Plants and Grass for Erosion Control

Another issue that can cause erosion is an unstable slope where the earth isn’t secure and is likely to migrate. The best way to prevent a hill or dirt-covered slope from eroding is to use erosion control grass or erosion control plants that will stop movement on the surface. At the very least, a layer of landscaping bark can reduce erosion in the short term.

Even if you’re not working on a hillside, plants are still an effective tool for preventing erosion, particularly when wind is at work removing soil. Landscaping experts usually recommend using a variety of plants to prevent erosion. If the soil is deep, it’s best to use plants that will have deep roots to match the depth of the soil. If the soil is shallower and stops at a layer of rock, plants with short roots will suffice.

Using Irrigation as Erosion Control

You might think of erosion control as the installation of grass and plants to prevent movement of the soil, but effective irrigation can work just as well to prevent erosion. Water is a destabilizing force when it comes to erosion-prone areas, and irrigation can help greatly in preventing erosion problems.

Flat Surfaces and Erosion Control

Many of the special techniques that are necessary for erosion control on slopes don’t apply when a surface is flat, so you have a variety of additional options for preventing erosion if you’re dealing with a relatively flat area like a residential yard, a field on a farm, or a commercial lot.

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For example, grass doesn’t always work when there’s a hillside. Plants, shrubs, and trees with roots are generally preferred on hills. However, flat areas respond well to a covering of grass, which can help prevent erosion due to water and wind.

Further, using an erosion control blanket is also appropriate for flat surfaces, as is a layer of mulch. Sometimes, a mixture of shrubs, plants, and mulch is used to prevent erosion around a protected area.

Why is Erosion Control Important?

The reason soil erosion poses a danger to the environment is because the loss of too much topsoil can actually alter the weather and result in a process called “desertification.” Just like the name might suggest, the loss of vegetation can result in a landscape that mimics a desert and isn’t suitable for growing crops.

According to the United States Department of Agriculture, erosion control is important because:

“Erosion is a naturally occurring process that many times is accelerated by earth-disturbing projects. Erosion from these activities may damage the ecosystem and visual environment, increase maintenance costs, increase water treatment costs, and leave the land susceptible to noxious weeds”

All property owners, whether they own a substantial property or a small lot, should be aware of various erosion control methods and how to utilize them.

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There are countless species of plants on earth, and many of them are incredibly beautiful and look like works of art. However, not all plants will thrive in every environment. A cactus might not grow well in the Arctic, and a pine tree might find life in the desert a little difficult.

Here are some simple concepts you’ll want to know before you decide on plantings for your residential home or commercial property. Learning about climate zones can improve the effectiveness of your erosion control efforts and the money you spend on maintaining the property.

Using the Plant Hardiness Zone Map

There’s no need to guess whether a particular plant will thrive on your Texas property. The Untied States Department of Agriculture maintains a helpful map that divides the country into “hardiness zones” where each zone is assigned a number (and sometimes a letter).

Over the years, researchers have refined and expanded upon the zone’s details to provide a helpful and accurate picture for successful planting.

Did You Know? Many plants available from standard garden centers feature numbers and letters that will let you know its best zones.

Texas A&M offers a simple map to help you figure out what plants are best for planting around the state.

What Plants Survive Well Around Dallas?

If you own a property around the Dallas area, there are hundreds of plants and trees that will thrive when you plant them in a commercial field, residential yard, or virtually anywhere in the region.

Large trees that survive well include black walnut, live oak, and bald cypress. Appropriate small trees include crape myrtle, desert willow, and Japanese black pine. Many grasses thrive in the Dallas area including Indian grass, big bluestem, and maiden grass.

For more information about Texas seeding & erosion control, contact Reed Hydromulch today!

What Plants Survive Well Around San Antonio & Austin?

Like Dallas, regions around San Antonio and Austin also provide many choices for beautiful landscaping plants that won’t need extra water and care throughout the year. Some local perennials grown in the region include oxblood lily, Hinckley’s columbine, and summer phlox.

Grass types that will thrive in the region include common Bermuda grass, emerald zoysia, and stampede buffalo. As you choose the grass for your lawn or commercial space, you’ll be able to choose one that fits your particular circumstances. For example, some grasses thrive in the shade while others do best in full sun.

Saving Water With Smart Planting in Texas

Using Texas native grasses and plants is an essential way to reduce the amount of water and resources required to maintain the land. A ground cover like grass, trees, and shrubs helps prevent erosion, but the plants chosen for erosion control duty should be a type that’s appropriate for the environment.

The Environmental Protection Agency reveals:

“Each state and even areas within states differ in their ability to support different plant species without the need for supplemental water and fertilizers.”

The most important part of that sentence is “without the need for supplemental water and fertilizers.” Plants that don’t “belong” in the area where they’re planted require extra care, which means using more water and fertilizer to keep them healthy.

Choosing plants and grasses that are native to Texas is a healthy option for the environment, and it’s also a good way to reduce utility bills associated with the irrigation of fields or small-scale watering of residential yards.

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