July 14 Rainy Tuesday Update from Michael Romine Read More »
Michael's Grass Care UpdatesMichael’s Rainy Tuesday Grass Care Update: Houston Grass July 14 Rainy Tuesday Summary Rain has paused grass harvesting and installation this week, but Houston area lawns need attention right now. Michael Romine shares what homeowners should do about fungus risk, irrigation systems, and chinch bugs after days of heavy rain — plus how to get […]
Michael’s Grass Care Update for July 7 — Houston Grass, Arcola, TX Houston summers are hard on lawns, and July is when the phone calls start rolling in. In this week’s video update, Michael Romine of Houston Grass covers the two problems Houston-area homeowners are asking about most right now — gray leaf spot and
June 30 Summer Turf Tips from Houston Grass Read More »
Michael's Grass Care UpdatesSummer Turf Tips for Houston Lawns: Watering, Mowing & More Introduction When Houston’s summer heat arrives, lawn care gets simpler in one sense — and less forgiving in another. In Episode 5 of the Houston Grass Podcast, Michael Romine shares a mid-summer update from the Houston Grass lot: fresh St. Augustine arriving by the pallet,
Ep4 – Can You Plant Grass in Houston’s Summer Heat? Yes — Here’s How Read More »
Michael's Grass Care UpdatesEp4 – Can You Plant Grass During Houston’s Summer Heat? Can You Plant Grass in Houston’s Summer Heat? Yes — Here’s How Introduction Every year, homeowners ask Houston Grass the same question: when is the best time to plant grass? The answer is March, April, and May, followed by fall. But real life doesn’t always
Ep3 – Sod Webworms: Pests Eating Your Lawn from Inside Out Read More »
Michael's Grass Care UpdatesSod Webworms: The Pest Eating Your Lawn from the Inside Out Sod Webworms – What to Watch For You’ll go out in the morning and it looks like somebody has taken a weed eater and chopped down part of your yard. Sometimes it’s a small area; sometimes they’ll wipe out a bigger section. Look closely
Ep2 – Tiny Bugs, Big Damage: How Chinch Bugs Are Destroying Houston Lawns Read More »
Michael's Grass Care UpdatesHouston Lawn Alert: Protecting Your Grass from Chinch Bugs / Tiny Bugs, Big Damage: How Chinch Bugs Are Destroying Houston Lawns If you’ve lived in the Houston area through a hot, dry summer, you know how tough these months can be on a lawn. But here’s something a lot of homeowners don’t realize until it’s
Ep1 – Is Your Lawn Sick How to Spot Gray Leaf Spot Before It’s Too Late Read More »
Michael's Grass Care UpdatesIs Your Lawn Sick? How to Spot and Treat Gray Leaf Spot Before It’s Too Late / Summary: This blog post provides detailed insights on how to identify and manage gray leaf spot, a common lawn fungus. Learn how to spot early signs, understand the differences in treatment needs for sunny and shady areas, and
Watering Newly Planted Grass in Houston’s Warm Climate Read More »
Sod InstallationWatering Newly Planted Grass in Houston’s Warm Climate Executive Summary: To successfully grow new grass in Houston’s humid, subtropical climate—especially during warm months like May—the most critical factor is the first-day deep soak. Aim for two inches of water on day one to eliminate air pockets and shock. For the following week, transition to one
November Lawn Care in Houston: Warm Fall Watering, Winter Sod & Ryegrass Mistakes Read More »
Houston Grass PodcastNovember Lawn Care Guide: Warm to Cool Fall Watering, Ryegrass Overseeding & Planting Sod Now November can be a weird month for Houston lawns. Some years feel like fall. Other years still feel like August. In the November 2025 Houston Grass Podcast, Michael Romine walks through what that means for your St. Augustine, Bermuda, and
October Lawn Care: Shifting from Summer to Fall Preparation TL;DR Summary of October Lawn Care Tips Late October is bringing Houston its first real cold front, and that means it’s time to shift from summer lawn care to fall preparation. Michael Romine from Houston Grass shares what you need to know this month—how to handle
How to Identify Brown Patch Fungus in Your Grass and What to Do About It Read More »
Lawn Grass CareIdentify Brown Patch Fungus and Stop It Before It Spreads TL;DR Summary of Brown Patch Fungus Brown patch fungus is active again in Houston lawns — especially St. Augustine. If you see yellow circles or patches in your yard, treat them quickly with Heritage G fungicide. Preventing brown patch is cheaper and easier than curing
How to Recognize Early Signs of Brown Patch and Stop It Fast Read More »
Lawn Grass CareEarly Signs of Brown Patch in Houston Lawns and What to Do About It TL;DR Summary – Early Signs of Brown Patch Brown patch fungus shows up in Houston lawns when overnight temperatures dip into the 60s and mornings stay damp. The first signs are yellow circles or patches with bright yellow edges. Once you
