Everything You Need to Know About Lawn Aeration (Video)
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by The Top Choice Team
1w ago
Ever wondered how golf courses and parks have such beautiful, healthy lawns? While there are a number of contributing factors, one thing almost all golf courses and many city parks do is aerate regularly. Your lawn can also benefit from being aerated, but if you’ve never had your lawn aerated before, you probably have a lot of questions about what aeration is and whether it can actually deliver the results many people claim. This article (with video!) offers everything you need to know about lawn aeration to help you better understand what it is and how it can benefit your lawn. The Basics of ..read more
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Landscaping Rebates from Austin Water
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by The Top Choice Team
1M ago
You may already know that Austin Water provides up to $1000 in rebates for water-saving irrigation upgrades, but did you know that they reward landscaping services as well? Take a look and see if you can save some water (and some cash!) with Austin Water’s rebate programs (updated for 2024). “Landscape Survival Tools” Program Get up to $120 for compost, mulch, and core aeration service. Compost – $50 for at least 2 cubic yards of compost (includes top-dressing services!) Mulch – $40 for at least 2 cubic yards of mulch and mulch application Core aeration – $30 for core aeration service of enti ..read more
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Can Mulch Really Prevent Winter Weeds in Austin? (Video)
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by Nolan Gore
2M ago
Ever wonder why so many Texas landscapes use mulch? And when should you put down mulch in Austin? Well, we are well into the coldest month of the year. (January is coldest, December is 2nd coldest, February is 3rd).  What do you do when it gets cold?  You get a blanket.  What is a landscape blanket? MULCH.  Top 3 reasons to add mulch in Austin 1. Blanket for Your Soil: Consider mulch as a protective blanket for your soil. This natural layer helps regulate soil temperature, shielding it from extreme heat or cold.  2. Fertilizer Boost: One of the lesser-known benefits ..read more
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How to Winterize Your Backflow Preventer
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by The Top Choice Team
3M ago
Folks around the country will often shut off and drain their irrigation systems entirely before the winter, but because we rarely get deep freezes, that’s not really necessary in Central Texas. However, we still need to protect any above-ground exposed equipment: pipes, pumps, filters, and backflow preventers! How to winterize your backflow preventer Everyone knows that water expands when it freezes, and that can wreak havoc on any exposed pipes and equipment. We pay special attention to winterizing above-ground backflow preventers. Insulating your hardware is especially important this year a ..read more
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Let’s Celebrate with Some Christmas Light Installation in Austin!
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by The Top Choice Team
3M ago
Well, we’re almost to the end of another big and busy year of Austin landscaping at Top Choice. We started the year with some limb-breaking ice storms and kept right on rolling through a record-breaking summer. Our lawns have really been through the ringer, but our crews have done an amazing job of keeping things looking their best. As we move into the holidays, much of our crews shift to Christmas light installation. It’s a big part of how we keep our team engaged (and paid!) through the holidays. So let’s celebrate the season (and another big year in the books) with some pics of some of Chri ..read more
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Winter Fertilization in Austin: Winter Wisdom for a Spring Spectacle
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by The Top Choice Team
3M ago
Hey there, Austin neighbors! Winter’s rolling in, but don’t hit pause on your lawn care just yet. In this blog, we’re diving into the laid-back world of winter lawn fertilization in Austin. It’s the secret sauce to a spring lawn that’s nothing short of spectacular. So, kick back and let’s chat about why your lawn deserves some love even in the chillier months. Why Bother with Winter Fertilization? Sure, it’s sweater weather, but underneath the surface, your lawn’s still doing its thing. Enter winter fertilization – the unsung hero of keeping things lively. Our fertilization services are like a ..read more
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Rocks vs Mulch (The Ultimate Landscaping Showdown)
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by The Top Choice Team
4M ago
If you’re knee-deep in the landscaping game, you’ve likely pondered the age-old question: rocks vs mulch? Choosing between these two heavyweights can make a big difference in the aesthetics and health of your beds. We’re here to break down the pros and cons of rocks vs mulch — tailored just for our unique Austin climate. Mulch: The Classic Cool Cat Pros: Moisture Retention: Central Texas summers can be brutal. Mulch acts as a moisture retention superhero, preventing water evaporation and keeping your plants hydrated. Soil Enrichment: Mulch breaks down over time, enhancing soil fertility. The ..read more
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Top 10 Drought-Tolerant Plants for Gardening in Austin
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by Allison
6M ago
Gardening in Austin can be a challenge for even the greenest of thumbs. In 2023 alone, our plants experienced a terrible winter ice storm followed by a record-breaking summer with unrelenting heat and drought. A lot of lawns and beds are not looking so good right now. Even plants supposedly rated for “hardiness zone” didn’t survive our recent trial by fire. So, how do you pick plants that can survive (and thrive) in our local area? Our resident horticulturalist, Allison Duell, has seen a lot of plants killed off this summer, but many are still going strong. Here are her top ten plants for gard ..read more
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How to retain water in your landscape
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by The Top Choice Team
8M ago
Despite consistent watering, your grass and plants are likely showing the strain of a long, hot Austin summer. What can you do? Luckily we’ve still got a few tricks up our sleeves to retain water — saving whatever moisture we can so your ground and plants don’t dry up. Water retention for your beds: mulch We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again. Mulch is the number one way to protect the plants in your landscaping from extreme heat and dryness. It’s not just for aesthetics. A good layer of mulch (2-4 inches) provides a barrier for: Water Retention: Mulch helps retain water in your ..read more
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Backflow Preventer Inspection in Austin
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by The Top Choice Team
8M ago
Are you ready to keep your residential irrigation system in tip-top shape? Well, let us tell you about a crucial aspect of maintaining your system in Austin, TX: backflow preventer inspection. You see, here in our lovely city of Austin, we experience all kinds of weather — from scorching hot summers to occasional heavy rains. Your irrigation system needs to be well-maintained to ensure it keeps your lawn lush and green while also protecting our precious water supply from potential contamination. Especially with the harsh winter storm events of the past few years, above-ground backflow prevente ..read more
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