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Dead spots in Austin lawns are often caused by a combination of compacted soil, heat stress, or fungal issues like brown patch. Our approach involves core aeration to relieve compaction, dethatching to improve water penetration, and applying a soil amendment tailored to Central Texas soils. We then oversee a targeted seeding or sodding process with drought-tolerant grasses suited for our climate, ensuring proper establishment to prevent future dead areas.

For overgrown shrubs, a simple trim often isn't enough and can lead to an unnatural look. We perform renewal or rejuvenation pruning, which involves selectively removing older, thicker stems at ground level over several seasons. This encourages healthy new growth from the base, reduces the overall size sustainably, and restores the plant's natural shape. For severely overgrown or misplaced shrubs, we may recommend removal and replacement with a better-suited native species that requires less maintenance.

We recommend a 'Texas-tough' landscape design using native and adapted plants like lantana, esperanza, and dwarf yaupon holly, which are naturally resistant to our heat and drought. Incorporating defined garden beds with mulch and drip irrigation, along with strategic hardscaping like gravel pathways or dry creek beds, significantly reduces water use and weekly upkeep. This creates a beautiful, resilient yard that thrives with minimal intervention, saving you time and resources.