Wester Lawn Care

At Wester Lawn Care Services we work with our clients to choose the correct flowers for their flower beds. In Lubbock, Texas, it is important to consider plants that are heat and drought tolerant. Its recommended to select plants like blanket flowers, coneflowers, and coreopsis, which thrive in the Lubbock region.  Lubbock is located in the northern part of Zone 7, meaning it experiences hot summers and relatively mild winters. Plants need to be able to withstand temperatures that can drop to 0 degrees Fahrenheit to be considered hardy enough for the Lubbock region. Lubbock has a semi-arid climate, which means it receives limited rainfall, making drought tolerance an essential factor when selecting flowers for the yard or garden. ### Recommended Flowers for Lubbock, Texas: 1. **Blanket Flower (Gaillardia spp.)**    - **Description**: Known for its vibrant red, yellow, and orange blooms, blanket flowers are hardy perennials that thrive in full sun....

Is scalping good for your lawn? Lawn scalping is  one of the best things you can do to get green grass faster . Because it allows more heat and sunlight to reach the soil, your grass turns green sooner. It's a great way to reduce thatch in your lawn and makes fertilizer, pre-emergent and biostimulants work better. Wester Lawn Care is equipped to provide a good professional scalping to a yard.  Contact us to us today! We are typically scheduling the scalping of Bermuda and Zoysia in the spring in Lubbock, Texas typically between March and April. This is because we want to scalp your lawn just before it starts to green up in the spring, after the last frost risk has passed.  Key points to remember: • Watch for greening:  Wait until you see a slight green tinge on your lawn before scalping.  • Avoid late fall scalping:  Scalping too late in the fall can harm your lawn as it needs a protective layer of grass during winter.  The...

Understanding Aeration Aeration is the process of perforating the soil with holes to allow air, water, and nutrients to penetrate down to the roots. This is especially important for Bermuda grass, which can develop a thick thatch layer and compacted soil over time. Aeration helps alleviate these issues, promoting healthier growth and a more resilient lawn. When to Aerate Bermuda Grass The best time to aerate a Bermuda grass lawn is during its active growing season, which typically falls between late spring and early summer. Here are some key points to consider: 1. **Optimal Timing**: Aim to aerate your Bermuda grass lawn in late spring ( April to June) when the grass is actively growing. This timing allows the grass to recover quickly from the aeration process. 2. **Avoiding Dormancy**: Avoid aerating during the fa ll or winter months when Bermuda grass goes dormant. Aerating during this time can stress the grass and hinder its recovery. 3. **Soil Moisture**: Aerate ...