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| Replacing non-native lawn grasses in an HOA in Kyle TX March 27, 2009 We just rounded out our first year with our first lawn here in Central Texas. I was stingy with the water and needless to say our non-native, Bermuda grass and St. Augustine lawn did not fare well. Id... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Grass for sunny Texas lawn February 28, 2009 We lost our front yard(bermuda) last summer/fall due to grubs(we think). When and what type of grass seed do we do this spring to plant a new yard? We can't afford to lay sod. It's mostly sunny. We ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Lawn Grass for North Georgia February 19, 2009 I would like to know which type of grass would be best to plant in my yard? I have two dogs so there is a lot of traffic. The yard is on a slope so some of it stays dry while the rest is almost always... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Las Vegas lawn grass for Dallas February 13, 2009 Dear Smarty Plants, Every time we go to Las Vegas I admire the beautiful grass in the lawns of most of the strip casinos. It looks like a fescue but it is just as beautiful on the hottest summer day... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Short native turf grass for Texas lawn January 31, 2009 I would like a native grass mix that doesn't get too tall. It is mostly sun with afternoon shade. Mowing wouldn't be a problem, but not necessary. The soil is pretty good but shallow.I hate the ber... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Watering schedule for sod lawn November 23, 2008 We just moved to Georgetown, TX, where we have a 2-month old sod lawn (NOT Zoysia) that appears to becoming fairly well-established. We want to conserve water for environmental and financial reasons.... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Native grass for Round Rock, Texas lawn November 12, 2008 Hello, I just moved into a new place and the grass in the back yard is very spotty. I would like to know the best seed to put down to cure this problem. Thank you. View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Clover for possible lawn area in The Woodlands, TX October 01, 2008 I have two areas in my large lawn that grass refuses to grow. I am thinking of seeding with clover which old lawns used to always have. Which clover will grow in this area? Where do I find seeds an... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Submerged paving under lawn September 07, 2008 I had 4 patches of rectangular areas (about 4'x6'or more) in my lawn where the grass is fine in spring but totally dies in summer. I decided to till these bare patches so that grass may grow better... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
| Blocking stolons of St. Augustine grass July 25, 2008 I have St. Augustine in my yard, and I am sick of edging the stolons that grow onto the sidewalk and driveway. Is there any way to stop the stolons or block them so that I can just mow and throw away ... View Mr. Smarty Plants' Answer | ||
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