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Here to serve Our Community

The first half of 2021 has been wild for all Texans; we had two winter storms, almost the entire month of May pouring rain, and even warnings of a heat wave as we take our first steps into summer! If all these climate changes have been affecting our daily life, Can you imagine all the changes your front and backyard has had to go through? Think about how much your garden had to put up with?

Did you know that many research scientists propose that plants could posses enough intelligence to recognize when they’re being nurtured or neglected, when they are treated with care, and when their environment suddenly changes?

At Planet Landscape LLC we are dedicated not only to make your home look beautiful from the outside by making our best efforts to design your garden and put the hard work into our labor, but we care for the environment you live in and we aim to bring you the best quality job for your lawn and garden, making it easier for you and your plants to adapt to the sudden climate changes this year has brought to us.

If you are looking for assistance in caring for your space, we are here to serve our community, and would be pleased to offer you our services!

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Managing St. Augustinegrass Runners

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If you live in Bellville, Texas, then you know St. Augustinegrass! And… You have likely seen those pesky looking runners that look like weeds. Let not your heart be troubled, this is the sign of a growing lawn.

Although this may be a bit unsightly, this is not a huge problem and may in fact be a blessing.

If your lawn has dead patches or bald patches, these runners, called stolons, can help your lawn heal. Stolons can grow into the bald area and begin to build up the lawn in that area.

If your lawn is otherwise healthy, then you may want to just get rid of these unsightly things. Here is what Randy Lemmon, of the Garden Line in Houston had to say about the runners:

The commenter asked Randy Lemmon if anything could be done about the stolons other than yanking them up off the ground. The GardenMan’s cure was helpful.

First: Step on the rooted end of the stolon and yank till it breaks.

Second: To cure the problem, use core aeration!

Third: Treat with a soil amendment such as expanded shale, compost, gypsum, or Azomite.

There is a good chance that you will find these around your Bellville, Texas property. No need to worry. In the case that you are curious for a second opinion or see something else that you’d like ask about, reach out an ask for a Plant Landscape visit! We are happy to help!

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Creating a Beautiful Backyard

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We love what we do and we think that passion shows! Here is a quick glimpse at what we can do to transform a backyard from ordinary to beautiful.

We do this kind of landscaping work regualrly in Bellville, Texas and the surrounding area and we are so proud that it adds value to the communities we serve!

For this project we added decking (concrete and wooden), plants, and beds for our clients backyard to transform the space for disjointed and utilitarian to beautiful, comfortable, and inviting.

What is most important in a project like this is attention to detail! Check out the slideshow below to see how it turned out!

We love the way that this Austin County property was transformed into what can clearly be seen as a purposeful and clean design. Without landscaping the space included a pool, propane tank, and pool equipment… Now, all of those components are framed appropriately so that the pool is the center of attention and the maintenance requirements are reduced. Time to enjoy!

As stated earlier, we love serving the Bellville, Texas community and our landscaping customers, but our reach in broader. We are proud to serve Brenham, Sealy, Hempstead, and Katy too! And if your hometown isn’t listed, don’t hesitate to reach out, we can always see if you are in our area for us to serve you or we can help you find one of our reputable partners in your area to help!

And, don’t forget to call Planet Landscape if you need any kind of landscaping help!

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Bellville Landscape Resource: Apex Stone

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We at Planet Landscape would not be doing our clients a service without mentioning another of our great, local landscaping gems, Apex Stone! We love what this company stands for, the product they offer to their customers, and the manner in which they do it!

Apex Stone offers:

  • Stones (direct from the quarry)
  • Handcrafted fireplace surrounds
  • Tile and pavers
  • and even custom stone fabrication (logos, etc…)

The wide selection is important, and a big reason why support this local Austin County company, but what they do the for Sealy and Bellville landscaping community is what we really love!

Apex Stone provides great service, polite help, informed and professional guidance, and caring resolution to any issues with orders.

If you’d like a landscape team that works with and celebrates local Bellville, Texas companies, then reach out to the Planet Landscape team at:

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Apex Stone is located in San Felipe, Texas, just outside of Sealy, Texas in Austin County! Here is a map:

And here is a look at the Apex Stone Showcase Center portal that can help you and Planet Landscape design something amazing!

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Bellville Landscape Resource: Linseisen’s

If you live in Bellville, Texas, there is a pretty good chance that “Linseisen’s” is a household name… even if you struggle to pronounce it! Linseisen’s is synonomous in Bellville with words like bait, feed, fertilizer, and more, for a small town shop, Linseisen’s delivers, and locals know it.

What we at Plant Landscape love about Linseisen’s is that it is a great local source for much of the landscaping needs of our clients. So, whether they are stopping in to shop for themselves, or they have asked us to assist them, Linseisen’s is usually the place to go!

Another great thing about using Linseisen’s, along with Planet Landscape, as your local Bellville landscaping sources, is that you are actively supporting small, local businesses that are passionate about their local community! And go one step further and you will find that Planet Landscape and Linseisen’s both use and carry Nelson Plant and Lawn Food, another local Bellville institution, but this one has national reach!

Linseisen’s logo from their website

Check out Linseisen’s website learn more about how this local institution got its start in Austin County way back in 1974 and has been helping feed plants, lawns, cattle and puppies every single year since!

And, if you would Planet Landscape to help you with your next local Austin County landscaping project, call us today!

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Bellville Landscaping – Nelson Plant Food

Nelson Plant Food, located in Bellville, Texas has been a recognized name in the landscaping industry for many years! This is a pretty neat fact given that Nelson Plant Food calls our little town home!

From championship ropers to NFL superstars, Bellville has it’s share of famous children, but in terms of landscaping, for Bellville, no name is more familiar than Nelson Plant Food. Located just outside of town, Nelson produces wholesale plant food and garden fertilizer for retailers, gardeners, landscapers, and more.

Below are some photos that highlight the ‘Nelson’ difference. What we love is that Nelson has taken that time to get their plant food formula right so that plants grow healthy, strong, and resilient and flowers grower brighter than ever before!

Local or not, these products are plainly of the highest quality. If you are a do-it-yourselfer, we recommend you give Nelson Plant Food a shot this spring season. If you want us to come out and help you with your landscaping and gardening goals, let us know that you love small town successes and request that we use Nelson Plant Food! Call Plant Landscape, Bellville’s hometown landscaper, today!

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More Springtime Lawn Tips

Bellville's best grass

If you’re hoping to have the best yard in Bellville, Texas you have two choices:

  1. Put in the work yourself
  2. Hire someone with know-how

If you want to do the work yourself, we commend you. Read on!

But, if you are as busy as most of us, you might just need a little help. If so, call Planet Landscape today! (this may just get you the best lawn in all of Austin County… 😉

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Time to fertilize your Bellville lawn!

For those of you thinking about greening up that yard yourself this year, we have some great tips for you! It is fast approaching springtime and Randy Lemmon from the Garden Line seems to know best when it comes to springtime lawn care… So, let’s defer to him.

From Randy’s page we find the following recommendations:

  1. Apply a fertilizer (not a weed and feed) with a 3-1-2 ratio
  2. Apply a herbicide like Nitro-Phos’ barricade
  3. Apply optional trace minerals such as Azomite!

And… that is it! Seriously! See, you can do it!

But, if you would rather not bother or just hate pushing a mower or spreader, we’ve got your back. This is the type of stuff we geek out about all day long and it shows in the quality of our work!

So, if you’re in Bellville, Brenham, Katy, Sealy, or beyond and need landscaping help today, call Planet Landscape!

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Lawn Care Tips – Spring

Homeowners are always working hard to keep their lawn looking healthy and green.  In Bellville, Texas, most properties have St. Augusting grass. here is a quick breakdown on how to make it look best!

Guidelines put out by the Texas Agricultural Extension Service of the Texas A&M University System can be found at:

Maintaining St. Augusting Grass

This is a brief run down of the spring time tips you should follow:

  • Set the mower height to 2.5-3 inches
  • Do not bag the grass clippings (mulch the grass)
    • They provide nutrients as they decompose and feed the lawn
    • This will save you time bagging the clippings!!
  • Begin fertilizing 3 weeks after the lawn turns green
    • Use a 3-1-2 ratio fertilizer
    • The bag will say something like: 15-5-10, 21-7-14, etc…
  • Water to a depth of 6 inches every 5-10 days
    • Check watering depth with a screwdriver
    • Windy and sunny days will require more frequent watering
    • The lawn will tell you when it is thirst again as it begins to turn a dull bluish color (weird right?!?)
  • The best weed control is a healthy lawn
  • Only apply herbicides when weeds are present and the grass is healthy
  • St. Augustine grass is very sensitive to some herbicides
  • Routinely check for chinch bugs and white grubs and treat as needed

If you’d like help making your lawn look it’s best, call us today!

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