Lawn Care Costs: How to Compare Estimates Without Getting Fooled If you've ever requested quotes from lawn care companies in Central Texas, you've probably noticed something confusing: no two estimates look alike. One company quotes a monthly price. Another quotes…
Does Pre-Emergent Stop Every Weed? What Central Texas Homeowners Need to Know If you recently had a pre-emergent herbicide applied to your lawn, you might expect your yard to be 100% weed-free for the rest of the season. Then, a…
How Much Should I Water My Lawn in Central Texas? (A Seasonal Guide) Between scorching triple-digit summer heat, sudden dry spells, and heavy clay soil, keeping grass green in Central Texas can feel like a constant balancing act. One of…
How Long Does Weed Control Take to Work in Central Texas? If you live in Central Texas, you know how aggressive local weeds can be. You spray or schedule a treatment, look out the window a few days later, and…
Big News: Our Referral Reward Increased to $50! Referrals are one of the biggest compliments we can receive, and we truly appreciate you trusting Marshall Lawn Solutions enough to recommend us to someone you know. If you've been happy with…
Cycle and Soak Irrigation: A Smarter Way to Water Your Central Texas Lawn Central Texas lawns often face a difficult combination: hot temperatures, compacted soil, sloped yards, and sudden heavy rain. When irrigation is applied too quickly, water may run…
Brown Spots in Warm-Season Lawns: Drought Stress, Fungus, or Lawn Pests? Brown spots can appear quickly in warm-season lawns, especially during Central Texas summers. But not every brown patch has the same cause. A lawn may be turning brown because…
How Central Texas Weather Affects Lawn Treatments Central Texas weather can change quickly. A sunny morning can turn into an afternoon shower, and rainfall may vary significantly from one neighborhood to the next. When wet weather is in the forecast,…
Yellow Nutsedge in Your Lawn: How to Identify, Prevent, and Control It Have you noticed a bright yellow-green weed growing faster than the rest of your lawn? It may not be grass at all. In many Central Texas lawns, this…
Why Your Central Texas Lawn Looks Brown After Mowing (And How to Fix It) We’ve all been there. You get busy, go out of town for a week or two, or get delayed by a Central Texas rainstorm. When you…
Lawn turning brown in winter after prolonged cold or freezing temperatures? If you are reading this in the WINTER and your lawn is looking brown lately - don't worry. This is completely normal for our area this time of year.…
Winter Preparation Tips Pictured above: Backflow irrigation cover (left) and outdoor faucet cover (right). As temperatures drop and we transition into winter weather, here are some important winter preparation tips to help protect your investment:…
Fall Pre-Emergent: Timing Is Everything for a Weed-Free Spring As the leaves turn golden and the air grows crisp, lawn care enthusiasts know it's time for one of the most important—and often overlooked—steps in maintaining a healthy, beautiful yard: applying…
Let’s Keep Your Lawn Looking Its Best—Year-Round! If you notice anything unusual—brown spots, weeds popping up, thinning areas, new weeds, or areas that just don’t seem right—send us a picture or give us a call. We’re here to help. It’s…
Why We Started Marshall Lawn Solutions: Our Story & Our Passion for Real Weed Control Hi there! We’re Michelle and Erik, the husband-and-wife team behind Marshall Lawn Solutions, and we wanted to share a little about who we are, why…
Let’s talk about bluestem. Bluestem is one of the toughest, most stubborn weeds in Central Texas. Originally introduced as a forage grass, this invasive species has taken over pastures and lawns alike. It grows fast, spreads aggressively, and chokes out…
Spring brings fresh growth, green grass—and unfortunately, the perfect conditions for fungal diseases in St. Augustine lawns across Central Texas. Wet, humid weather sets the stage for problems that can quickly spiral out of control if not caught early. Here’s…
Do you mind if we overdeliver on service? We added a major bonus to this year’s grub control treatment — season-long protection against fall armyworms! That’s right. In addition to preventing damage from grubs, you’re now getting extra defense…
Here's a detailed guide for setting irrigation on a few of the common controllers in Central Texas: Hunter X2 Wi-Fi (Hydrawise app) Hunter X2 (no Wi-Fi) B-Hyve (Orbit Smart Controller) Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Irrigation schedules should change with the…
Core Aeration vs. Liquid Aeration: What’s Best? Aeration is a key part of maintaining a healthy lawn in Central Texas, where our clay-heavy soils can quickly become compacted. Two common aeration methods—core aeration (mechanical aeration) and liquid aeration—both improve soil…
The Best Spring Lawn in Central Texas Spring is here, and if you’re in Central Texas, you’re probably eager to see your lawn bounce back into lush, green perfection. But getting your warm-season grass to peak condition isn’t just about…
Grassy Weeds At Marshall Lawn Solutions LLC, we understand that your lawn is more than just grass—it's a space where family memories are created, a place of pride, and an essential element of your home's curb appeal. However, achieving that…
Understanding Grub Control When it comes to maintaining a pristine lawn, the presence of grubs and the damage caused by armadillos can be particularly frustrating. At Marshall Lawn Solutions LLC, we often get asked whether grub control can effectively prevent…
Summer Lawn Care Tips We know that maintaining a lush and healthy lawn in the Texas heat can be a challenge, but with a few strategic tips, your lawn can be the envy of the neighborhood. Read on for summer…
As homeowners, we all dream of having a lush, green lawn that becomes the envy of the neighborhood. However, achieving and maintaining that dream requires more than just regular mowing and watering. One of the common yet overlooked threats to…
As we bid farewell to a mostly mild winter here in Central Texas, it’s time to turn our attention to our lawns. With temperatures expected to hover in the 70s and 80s through early March, many lawns are already showing…
MOW LOW. BAG ALL CLIPPINGS. Mowing low removes dead grass. Bagging clippings prevents a thatch layer from developing and hindering growth later in the season. Tips for this process: Plan more time than a regular mow. Stock up on…
In the winter, lawns go dormant and turn brown. In the spring, warm temperatures and sunlight warm the soil and generate new growth. When soil temperatures get to 55 degrees, lawns will slowly start coming out of dormancy, and when…
As a homeowner, you dream of having a beautiful, lush lawn where your family can play, relax, and create lasting memories. However, pesky fire ants can turn this dream into a nightmare. Here at Marshall Lawn Solutions LLC, we understand…
