Keeping it Natural: Why We Don’t Use Black Mulch

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We get it. Black mulch, like a black leather jacket, looks really cool. But in our experience, plants – especially young plants – don’t do well surrounded by black mulch.

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How Aeration and Compost Topdressing Help Your Houston Lawn Thrive

How Aeration and Compost Topdressing Help Your Houston Lawn Thriv

Creating a lush, green lawn in Houston comes with a unique set of challenges. Lawns in the Houston area have very little topsoil, especially in newer subdivisions. In addition, the soil here tends to be filled with heavy clay or sand: neither of which are optimal to maintaining a healthy lawn. Regular mowing, watering, and…

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Why Maintaining an Irrigation Schedule is Crucial for a Healthy Lawn

Why Maintaining an Irrigation Schedule is Crucial for a Healthy Lawn

Summer in Houston is – to put it mildly – intense. The weather conditions in Southeast Texas during the summer months make staying well-hydrated important. This goes both for you and your landscape. Keeping your body hydrated is instinctual for most people; you know when you’re thirsty and you drink water as needed. Keeping your…

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Protect Your Plants from a Freeze

Protect Your Plants from a Freeze

Freezing temperatures can cause significant, long-lasting damage to your plants. You can minimize or avoid this damage by taking a few practical steps to protect your plants, enabling them to thrive when the weather warms up.  How to Prepare Your Plants Before a Freeze It is always best to prevent damage rather than try to…

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Lawn Fertilization For Winter | Archer Lawn Services

Lawn Fertilization Services for Weed Control and Pest Prevention Winter is here, and that means difficult weather for your lawn. You can prevent many of the problems that your lawn will face if you use the right lawn fertilization program in the winter. Why Fertilize in the Winter Lawn fertilization is something that you think…

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Questions to Ask About Backyard Landscaping

According to Business Wire, more than half of homeowners use their yards for activities such as entertaining guests, spending time with family, or simply relaxing. It’s no surprise then that many people look for ways to improve their backyard landscaping. However, with so many options available, it can be difficult to know where to start.…

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First Things to Do When Considering Landscaping

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Before interviewing contractors, figure out the basics. Proceed with what you learned in school about writing assignments – use the ‘What, Where, When, Why, and How’ method. Have a clear landscape plan so that the improvements can begin quickly with no wasted time, money, or effort.  The following five basic questions are essential in getting…

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A Guide to Commonly Offered Landscaping Services

A Guide to Commonly Offered Landscaping Services

According to Insurance Bee, the U.S. has over 500,000 landscaping businesses.  This is an increase of 5.5% from 2021. This increase shows that more and more people are are looking for professional help to get the best care for their lawns. Landscape designers are experts and specialists in the field of landscaping. They are responsible…

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Backyard Landscape Tips for Early Spring

Backyard Landscape Tips for Early Spring

Winter is over and spring is beginning to come into full bloom. According to Businesswire.com, over half of Americans use their lawns for recreation every month, and about one in three Americans (33%) garden more than once a week. That makes spring an exciting time. We can finally get back outside and prepare our gardens…

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Quarterly Clean Ups Done Right

Quarterly Clean Ups Done Right

Quarterly clean-ups are an essential part of any landscaping service. Ensuring your lawn is taken care of during every season of the year is important, especially living in Texas where your lawn is visible all year long. Our backyard landscaping business offers great backyard landscaping services for your quarterly clean-ups. Standard Quality Clean Up We…

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