Control the Weeds Before They Overtake Your Property
Weed control is no one's favorite chore, but it has to be done. Otherwise, those invasive plants will quickly overtake your yard or garden, slowly choking out your flowers, grass, herbs, and vegetables by stealing their water, nutrients, and sunlight.
There are a variety of ways to eliminate weeds, from pulling them up by hand to mulching to applying herbicides. The approach you take will depend upon the extent of the problem, where the weeds are growing (in your lawn or in your garden), and how much time you have to devote to weed control. While herbicides may seem like the simplest solution, they must be applied carefully to avoid damaging your plants, and they can contribute to decreased soil quality over time.
At Shades of Green Nursery + Landscape, we carry a selection of herbicides in our garden center, but we'll also help you compare your alternatives to determine if herbicides are really the best choice for your property. If so, we'll help you choose one and teach you how to apply it to minimize the risk to your soil and other plants.
Contact us or come to the nursery and plan to spend some time here. There's a lot to look at—we carry all the potting soil, mulch, compost, fertilizer, tools, decor, and gifts you can imagine—and we have a very special location in Frisco, Texas with a beautiful stream, barn, and 200-year-old cottonwood trees. Come say hi, and talk to our knowledgeable staff about using herbicides on your North Texas property.
Weed Control Basics
Herbicides aren't the only way to control weeds. Here are some of your other options:
- Mulching: Mulch deprives would-be weeds of sunlight and inhibits their growth.
- Ground Cover: Keep your soil busy growing something else! Weeds won't have a chance to find water or sunlight. You can take this approach by planting your flowers and even your vegetables close together.
- Healthy Soil and Regular Mowing: If weeds are a problem in your lawn, there may be an issue with the health of your soil that's preventing the grass from growing densely. If you mow your lawn too short or too often, it can cause extra stress on the grass, which also limits its ability to grow thick and healthy.
- Boiling Water: If weeds are a problem in the cracks of your sidewalks or on a gravel road, you can burn them with a pot of boiling water.
- Pulling: Ah, yes, weeding the garden. Make sure you've got a good pair of gloves! This is best when done on a near daily basis, so you get rid of a few weeds at a time before they become a huge problem.
- Pre-Emergents: Stop weeds before they sprout, learn more here.
- Herbicides: When nothing else will do, herbicides come to the rescue! Talk to our staff about how to choose and apply an herbicide for the best results.
Don't let a few weeds get you down. No matter which approach you want to take with your weeds, our garden center has everything you need to get the job done—mulch, beautiful ground-cover plants, organic fertilizers, gloves, spades and other tools. Give us a call and stop by today!
A Simple, Proven Process for Landscape Design and Installation
We specialize in the native and adapted plants we know will grow in this area, and we make it as easy as possible for you to enjoy them in your yard. We want you to get the most out of your visit to the nursery, so take a look at your yard and be prepared with the answers to questions like these:
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Are your flower beds in the shade or the sun?
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Which direction does your yard face?
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Are your plants against the house or out in the open?
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How much space do you have?
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Do you enjoy tending your garden, or do you want a self-sufficient landscape?
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What's your irrigation like?
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Do you have HOA regulations?
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What are your favorite colors?
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Do you prefer a formal or casual look?
From there, visit our contact page to check out our schedule. You can look at our inventory online to get an idea of what we have available and what you like. Then come on by! Tell us about your yard and what type of plants you enjoy, and we'll help you choose the ones that will thrive in your environment.
Comprehensive Services to Meet Your Gardening and Landscaping Needs
Establishing a healthy, low-maintenance garden starts with the right plants and some helpful guidance. We've got both. Call upon our extensive plant knowledge as you browse our inventory to find the ideal plants for your outdoor environment, and work with us for landscape design, planting, seasonal clean-up, and more:
Plants and Supplies
From our large selection of native plants and trees to mulch, organic fertilizer, rocks, and other lawn and garden supplies, our nursery and garden center are well-equipped with what you need for your best yard yet. Don't know what you're looking for? Our knowledgeable staff can help.
Free Clinics and More:
We love to share what we've learned over 40 years in business and 25 years in Frisco, Texas. Stay tuned for information about clinics and workshops, and subscribe to our newsletter for more news and horticulture education.
Landscaping Services
Our in-house design and installation team can create the outdoor space of your dreams. Take a closer look at all the services we offer.
Meet Us Outside and Jumpstart Your Career
If you love the outdoors and are passionate about sustainable horticulture, we'd love to hear from you! We offer our full-time employees paid time off, a health care stipend, and, starting in 2021, 401k matching—not to mention a sweet discount on all our products. Take a look at our Careers page to learn more and see if you might be a good fit for our company.
People Who Are Finding Joy in Gardening Again
With our expertise and years of experience, we've matched countless customers with the ideal plants for their homes and yards. Take a look at what they have to say about their experience with our nursery and landscaping team:
Rely On Us for Healthy Plants, Drought-Tolerant Landscaping, and Everything You Need for a Beautiful Garden
We specialize in North Texas native perennials and drought-tolerant landscape design and installation, which is a great start to a healthy garden in Frisco! You're a better gardener than you think—you just need the right tools and know-how, and we've got both. Sign up for our newsletter, attend our free workshops, and stop by our garden center to ask all your questions about herbicides, native plants, and how to bring out your inner green thumb.
We're here to help, and we've got a beautiful place to do it. Our garden center features an extensive inventory that's fun to look through, even when you don't need anything, and our one-of-a-kind property is a bit of a destination in Frisco. Contact us or stop by to enjoy the day outside with us.
