Winter Lawn Care Tips - Preparing Your Grass for Spring in the Houston Area

31/01/2025 16 min Temporada 4 Episodio 1
Winter Lawn Care Tips - Preparing Your Grass for Spring in the Houston Area

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Houston Grass Podcast - Winter Weather and Lawn Care Tips for JanuaryIn this episode of the Houston Grass Podcast, host Michael Romine discusses the late arrival of winter in Houston, including the recent snowfall and cold temperatures. He provides important lawn care tips for the winter season, emphasizing the need to leave grass and plants alone after a freeze to protect them from further damage. Michael also explains the difference between pre-emergent and post-emergent herbicides, the importance of preparing irrigation systems for spring, and the benefits of planting grass now despite its dormant state. He concludes with insights on potential price increases for grass due to labor, fertilizer, and diesel costs, and what listeners can expect as the season transitions to spring.00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview00:17 Winter Weather Impact on Grass01:22 Post-Freeze Lawn Care Tips04:53 Pre-Emergent vs. Post-Emergent Herbicides06:26 Preparing Irrigation Systems for Spring09:48 Scalping Your Yard After the Last Frost11:30 Winter Grass Planting and Pricing15:51 Conclusion and Next Month's Preview

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