New to DFW - need lawn care tips

[MurphyPl1]

Originally Posted by chenven

Not sure at all... I plan to take a few clippings to the nursery to be sure. But the blades are thick..not fine at all like (I think) Bermuda is supposed to be...or do I have this all backwards ?

My other question remains though... do we need to use any pre-emergent yet ?
I do have weeds showing up already and I see lawn crews walking around the neighborhood doing god knows what.

The PP is not correct. It is very much possible that you have St. Augustine. We had it at our old house along with every other neighbor on the block. If you have a new home in a new neighborhood, then yes it's likely it's bermuda. It's pretty drought tolerant and cheaper for the builders to get established in neighborhoods with no tree coverage to speak of.

At the moment those lawn crews are quite likely trying to talk people into letting them "top off" their crepe myrtles. DO NOT let them do that. It's just a gimmick to keep the landscapers in business during their slow period.

[bencronin04]

Originally Posted by ritholtz

Are you sure about Saint Augustine ? It is all Bermuda grass here. Search for bermuda bible in Google. It has all the steps for each month/season wise. There is a small forum section if you need specific help.

That's not correct. I've had St. Augustine and see it around all the time.

[chenven]

Originally Posted by dallas_cowboy

Various cities to do provide free workshop for lawn care. I just attended the one in Frisco...... as per the instructor don't use weeds killer at all. Prefer to take them out manually and use good quality fertilizer around in April or May (I have to see the presentation notes when I reach home to confirm the month).

Good tip...thanks

[ritholtz]

Originally Posted by chenven

Not sure at all... I plan to take a few clippings to the nursery to be sure. But the blades are thick..not fine at all like (I think) Bermuda is supposed to be...or do I have this all backwards ?

My other question remains though... do we need to use any pre-emergent yet ?
I do have weeds showing up already and I see lawn crews walking around the neighborhood doing god knows what.

Try to find out your grass type. Check this website. They have detailed steps (schedule for mowing, fertilizing, watering and weed control) for all the lawn care. There are dedicated forums to get specific help. You can post your grass/weeds and request them to identify.

Bermuda Bible - aroundtheyard.com

[Pete53FR]

I pay a yard man 25 dollars per cutting who comes every week in summer and as needed during fall, winter and spring. He does extra when needed but his charges are always reasonable.

My advise is get someone to help you.

[chenven]

Originally Posted by Pete53FR

I pay a yard man 25 dollars per cutting who comes every week in summer and as needed during fall, winter and spring. He does extra when needed but his charges are always reasonable.

My advise is get someone to help you.

I love yard work and honestly - its the only form of exercise I get. So getting someone to help me is option B though I'm not ruling it out entirely.

[chenven]

And I found this :

https://dallas.tamu.edu/courses/2015...e-maintenance/


Its FREE :-)