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Common Pests That Harm Trees And Shrubs In Central Texas
Central Texas Has Five Categories Of Insects Have you noticed that the trees and shrubs on your Central Texas property just aren’t looking their best? They may be victim to a pest infestation. Insects are a significant health risk to the large plantings in our area, often preying on trees that have an already weakened... Read more »
A Grub Treatment That’s Bad for Bad Bugs, but Won’t Hurt Good Bugs
Grubs are always a problem in lawns. Grubs are the larvae of beetles, including Japanese beetles, June bugs, and others, and there is no good way to prevent them from infiltrating your lawn. Unfortunately, there’s no way to tell if you have grubs until the damage has been done. All you can really do is... Read more »
Why Do My Trees Need Deep Root Fertilization?
Fertilization is one of the most important and one of the most neglected aspects of tree care. Trees require certain nutrients to function and grow. Urban landscape trees are often growing in soils that do not contain sufficient nutrients for satisfactory growth and development. Plus, in our urban environments, the vast areas of concrete and... Read more »
Why the Grass Is Always Bluer on the Other Side of the Fence
You may have noticed some of your neighbors’ lawns looking a little blue and wondered why. Don’t worry, it’s not a lawn fungus sweeping the area. It’s blue tracer dye that we use at Ashton Walden Turf Services when we apply fertilizer or herbicide. “Why do we use it?” you ask. Blue Tracer Dye... Read more »
Your Lawn Needs Pre-Emergent Weed Control before the End of February
If you haven’t had your lawn treated yet for weed control, now is the time. If it’s not treated by the end of February, we will have to switch to post-emergent products and will not be able to control any winter grasses that have already germinated. You will be fighting them all summer. Stop Broadleaf... Read more »
Why Choose Ashton Walden Turf Services?
At Ashton Walden Turf Services, we take a lot of pride in the work we do. We help Lubbock homeowners get and keep healthy lawns. And that’s not easy in this Texas heat. We know you could choose any lawn care company to help you with your lawn, so we’d like to tell you about... Read more »
4 Winter Tips for Lubbock Lawns
At Ashton Walden Turf Services, we know a lot of homeowners assume lawn care season is over. While less work is certainly required in winter, your Lubbock lawn still needs some attention. Here are a few winter tips to help your lawn look its best next spring. Winterize Your Lawn The best way to make... Read more »
Preventing Weeds Now Saves Hours of Work Next Spring
Ah fall. So much to do in the yard what with raking and disposing of leaves, cutting back perennials, repairing bald patches in the lawn, etc. Well, we’ve got one more chore to add, but it’s one that will save you hours and hours of frustrating labor come late winter/early spring! Stop Broadleaf and Grassy... Read more »
Why Early Fall Is the Most Crucial Time for Your Lawn
Why is fall the most crucial time if you want a lush, healthy lawn? Two words: weed control. Early fall is the best time to start taking action to kill off those pesky weeds that have plagued your lawn all year, so that next year your lawn can grow healthier, better, and lusher. The best... Read more »
3 Lubbock Lawn Pests and Why You Want Big Eyed Bugs
Here in the Lubbock area, our lawns are visited by many insects. Three of the most common are grubs, Bermuda mites, and big eyed bugs. We put together this quick tutorial to help you recognize these bugs and learn the best ways to eradicate them…or not. Grubs – Underground Destroyers Grubs are common in Lubbock... Read more »