North Texas Deep Freeze Alert: 5 Steps to Save Your Lawn

Описание: In our latest video, Village Green President and Founder Ken Hyatt shares five critical steps to protect your lawn and landscape before the next deep freeze hits North Texas. This essential guide could save your lawn and plants from winter damage – please share it with your neighbors and family members throughout the DFW area.

Follow these five proven steps to safeguard your landscape from arctic blasts:

1. Skip Draining Your Sprinklers - Unlike northern regions, North Texas freezes aren't sustained enough to damage properly installed irrigation systems. Your pipes will be fine.

2. Water Strategically - If it's been two weeks since the last rainfall, give your lawn a good soak. Moist soil acts as natural insulation, protecting root systems and preventing dehydration. This is especially important for St. Augustine grass, which can be vulnerable to freeze damage.

3. Protect Tender Plants Properly - Cover sensitive plants, but avoid plastic sheeting. When sunlight hits plastic covers, it can create a greenhouse effect that scorches your plants. Instead, use proper frost cloth or specialized plant covers.

4. Disable Your Sprinkler System - While most cities require rain/freeze sensors, manually shutting off your system during freezes is the safest approach to prevent dangerous ice formation on walkways and driveways.

5. Keep Emergency Tools Ready - Store a street key and water meter key in an easily accessible location. These tools are essential if you need to shut off your water supply quickly during a pipe emergency.

Remember: When properly watered, North Texas native and adapted plants are remarkably resilient. Even temperatures dropping into the teens or single digits rarely cause significant damage to well-maintained landscapes.

Have questions about protecting your landscape during extreme cold? Our experts are ready to help. Contact Village Green at 972-495-6990 for personalized guidance.