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Praying for Rain!
The Drought Continues in Central Texas
Eliminate Fire
Hazards
Extreme heat and no rain is the
perfect mix for brush fires.
Since November of 2010,
Treating Turf Affected With wildfires have destroyed over
3million acres of Texas land.
Drought Stress Protect your property by
If your grass is turning a blue-green or silverfish color, then chances removing all dead brush and
are you’re lawn is suffering from drought stress. It’s no wonder. debris and by deeply watering
With temperatures hovering above 103 and watering restricted to 1-2 times a week. Mulch debris
just one day a week now, we’re all feeling the stress of a long- on site or transport it away to
standing heat wave. Luckily all turf can survive drought stress, be disposed of in an
although some varieties hold up better than others. environmentally sound manner.
Just be sure to remove any
Buffalo: Very drought tolerant diseased plants or weeds that
Bermuda, Zoysia: Drought Tolerant have already gone to flower
from material to be mulched
St Augustine: Tolerant in shade only and spread on flowerbeds so
Be sure to water to a depth of 4-6 inches and allow to dry you can avoid contaminating
thoroughly between waterings to further promote healthy drought healthy plants.
resistance.
Upcoming Maintenance Items For Your Yard
September October November
Remove dead Top off or replace Apply fall fertilizer
brush and check mulch and aerate and prep outdoor
irrigation for water and top dress to spaces for holiday
loss and leaks. replenish lost entertaining.
nutrients.

2. SEPTEMBER 2011
Your Complete Outdoor Company
Design
Design the best outdoor space for entertaining, a
peaceful escape, or to sell. From small upgrades to a
complete landscape from scratch, we have landscape
designers and horticulturists as well as seasoned experts
on hand to help you design the outdoor space to fit
your specific needs.
Install
From grass and plants to water features, pools, and
hardscapes we have the qualified professionals and
high-quality materials to build a beautiful outdoor oasis
for your home and business. Outdoor kitchens,
pathways, gardens, ponds, waterfalls—you name it we
can do it!
Maintain
Keep your home or business looking beautiful
with regular care and maintenance. From the
basics to comprehensive property management we
keep your outdoor space healthy, attractive, and in
shape year round. Trimming, fertilizers, mulch,
and disease and pest management are all available!
Family Owned and Operated
Diaz Lawn is local family owned and operated. We
live here so we care about keeping Austin beautiful!
Our growing team of experts is passionate about
horticulture and outdoor spaces. No one else will work
as hard as us at keeping your home or business
beautiful and healthy. Check out www.diazlawn.com
or call 512-266-0414 to learn more!
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