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Tri-Tex Farms Expand Acreage for 2012
We are gearing up with additional acreage for 2012. Work is underway at all three of our farms in preparation for warmer weather. We will have adequate inventory to serve the expanded need of the upcoming year, with additional acreage … Continue reading
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Fertilizer Love For Your Lawn
Nothing says love for your lawn like a healthy application of fertilizer. But one size does not fit all. Fertilization should be tailored to your lawn’s needs. Fertilizer packaging has three numbers on it: XX – XX – XX – … Continue reading
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A Valentine For Your Lawn
So you’ve gotten Valentine cards and gifts, made dinner reservations and ordered flowers. Don’t forget your lawn! It welcomes you home every time you turn into the driveway. Valentines is the perfect date for its first pre-emergent treatment against weeds. … Continue reading
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Winter Rains Bring Broad Leaf Weeds
Recent rains can cause broad leaf weeds to pop up overnight. The best way to stop the spreading is to physically pull them up, getting the root structure if possible. If the number of plants is too large to pull all … Continue reading
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January Turf Tip
January’s Turf Tip is to check your lawn and make sure it’s watered adequately. Winter winds can dry out the soil quicker than we think. The use of a moisture meter, placed at the root level (in various areas of … Continue reading
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Sports Turf Managers Association Meeting
We will be attending the Sports Turf Managers Association (STMA) convention this month. Sports turf managers from around the globe will meet in Long Beach, California, January 11th thru the 14th. This is one of the most informative gatherings of … Continue reading
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Merry Christmas!!
Not much to do to the yard during December. Just watch the moisture, put a few ornaments up and enjoy a wonderful Christmas season!!
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Winter Watering—–A Wait-And-See Way To Go
In North Texas, the Winter can be as different from the Summer as day is to night. If your lawn made it through our 70 plus days of over 100º, you either reprogrammed your irrigation system for more frequent watering … Continue reading
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Winterizing Your Lawn
Winterizing Your Lawn Getting to the root of the subject Since our warm season grasses go dormant during cold weather, now is the time to make preparations for Winter by fertilizing and aerating. The goal is to get the root … Continue reading
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Fall Fertilization for your Tri-Tex Grass Lawn
Hopefully we’ve seen the end of the 100 plus degree days. So now it’s time for fall fertilization. To insure you have the proper fertilizer mix of N (nitrogen) P (phosphorous) and K (potassium or potash), test your soil with … Continue reading
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