When does pre-emergent go down in Richmond?

Pre-emergent goes down in February for crabgrass and grassburs and again in September or October for winter weeds like annual bluegrass. Dallisgrass, nutsedge and doveweed need their own selective products, and St. Augustine can be injured by herbicides that are safe on Bermuda, so product choice matters.

When do grubs damage lawns in Richmond?

June beetle grubs feed on roots in late summer, and chinch bugs attack sunny St. Augustine in July and August. Both leave yellow, dying patches that look like drought. We check for both on summer visits, treat grubs preventively in early summer and treat chinch bugs as soon as they show up.

How short should I mow my lawn in Richmond?

Houston lawns need weekly mowing from about March through October and mowing every couple of weeks even in winter. Our crews cut St. Augustine at 3.5 to 4 inches and Bermuda around 1.5 inches, edge every visit, and avoid mowing waterlogged lawns after heavy rain so the mowers don't rut the clay.

How often should a Richmond lawn be fertilized?

Fertilizing St. Augustine too early or with too much nitrogen feeds large patch and gray leaf spot. Houston programs wait until the lawn has been mowed a couple of times in spring, use slow-release nitrogen through summer, and keep the fall feeding light.

What is the best sod for Richmond yards?

St. Augustine, zoysia and Bermuda sod root best from spring through early summer, when the grass is growing fast. We fix the grade first so water drains away from the house, loosen clay or amend sandy soil, and lay sod tight so seams knit in quickly.

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Lawn care services in Richmond, TX

Richmond pairs a historic downtown on the Brazos with big new communities. River-bottom soils hold more moisture than the surrounding clay, and new subdivisions need help getting young lawns to root.

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Landscaping in Richmond

Beds, Drainage & Gulf Coast Plantings

Houston landscaping has to handle heavy rain and long heat.

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Lawn Care in Richmond

Year-Round St. Augustine & Bermuda Care

A Greater Houston program pairs weekly mowing for most of the year with pre-emergent in February and again in fall, three or so feedings that go easy on nitrogen, and a close eye on brown patch, large patch and chinch bugs.

From $35 →

Lawn Mowing in Richmond

Weekly Mowing, Edging & Cleanup

Houston lawns need weekly mowing from about March through October and mowing every couple of weeks even in winter.

From $35 →

Lawn Aeration in Richmond

Core Aeration for Gumbo Clay

Gumbo clay compacts and seals over, so rain runs off instead of soaking in.

From $120 →

Grub Control in Richmond

Grub & Chinch Bug Control

June beetle grubs feed on roots in late summer, and chinch bugs attack sunny St.

From $95 →

Sod Installation in Richmond

St. Augustine, Zoysia & Bermuda Sod

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Lawn Fertilization in Richmond

Seasonal Feeding Program

Fertilizing St.

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Weed Control in Richmond

Pre-Emergent & Weed Treatment

Pre-emergent goes down in February for crabgrass and grassburs and again in September or October for winter weeds like annual bluegrass.

From $65 / visit →

Tree Removal in Richmond

Dead, leaning and storm-damaged trees taken down safely and hauled away.

From $250 →

Greater Houston

What Richmond lawns are up against

Houston lawns grow almost all year. Heat, humidity and around 50 inches of rain mean St. Augustine and Bermuda never really stop, and fungus and insects never really stop either. The lawns that look good here are cut often at the right height, fed carefully, and watched for brown patch and chinch bugs before the damage spreads.

Soil

Much of Houston, Pasadena, Pearland and the east side sits on dense gumbo clay that stays soggy after a storm and cracks in a long dry spell. North of the city, around The Woodlands, Spring, Tomball, Magnolia and Conroe, soils turn sandier under the pines and drain fast. Fort Bend County mixes Brazos River bottomland with clay. Drainage is the first thing to check on almost any Houston yard.

Grass

St. Augustine is the default lawn in Greater Houston, especially under oaks and pines. Bermuda covers sunny yards, sports fields and many newer lots, and zoysia has become common in newer master-planned communities. Centipede turns up in some older, sandier yards north of town.

Water

Houston gets plenty of rain, but it comes in bursts, and July and August can go weeks without it. Many cities and utility districts move to set watering days during drought, so check your local rules. Water deeply in the early morning, never in the evening, which invites brown patch and large patch.

Seasonal calendar

A year of lawn care in Richmond

February
Pre-emergent for crabgrass and grassburs. Hold off on fertilizer until the lawn has truly greened up.
March to April
Weekly mowing returns. First feeding after the lawn has been mowed a couple of times. Large patch watch in cool, wet weather.
May to June
Best window for sod and aeration. Spot-treat broadleaf weeds before the heat.
July to August
Chinch bugs in sunny St. Augustine and grubs under the turf. Raise mowing height and water deeply.
September to October
Fall pre-emergent for winter weeds. Last feeding, light on nitrogen. Large patch returns as nights cool.
November to January
Mowing slows to every couple of weeks. Leaf cleanup under the oaks and pines.

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FAQ

Lawn care in Richmond: common questions

Gumbo clay compacts and seals over, so rain runs off instead of soaking in. Core aeration in late spring or early summer, while St. Augustine and Bermuda are growing strongly, loosens the surface and improves drainage. In sandier soils north of town, aeration matters less than steady watering.

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