Lawn Care, Sod & Pest Control in Garden Ridge, TX

Garden Ridge is known for larger lots, big oaks and a quieter, country feel just off FM 3009. Homes here often have a lot of lawn to care for, and rocky Hill Country soil that makes it a real job.

True Roots helps Garden Ridge homeowners with seasonal weed control and fertilization, aeration and top dressing, lawn leveling, premium sod installation, and fire ant, mosquito and lawn insect control.

Lawn care, sod & pest control services in Garden Ridge

Garden Ridge soil, grass & lawn challenges

Garden Ridge sits on classic Hill Country ground: shallow soil over limestone, with rock close to the surface in many yards. Grass on thin soil dries out quickly in summer and tends to thin out under the shade of large live oaks.

Building soil depth is the long-term fix. Compost top dressing on existing lawns, or a deeper layer of compost or enriched topsoil tilled in before sod, gives roots more room and holds more water between waterings.

Watering rules in Garden Ridge

The City of Garden Ridge operates its own water company, and its drought rules and notices are posted through the City of Garden Ridge Water Company page. Check the current stage before changing your irrigation schedule.

A city in the country

Garden Ridge incorporated in 1972 and has grown from a few hundred residents to more than 4,000, while keeping its large lots and rural feel. Like much of Comal County, it's part of the Texas German belt, settled by German immigrants in the mid-1800s, and it's a short drive from Natural Bridge Caverns.

People move here for space and quiet. We keep our visits efficient and respectful of your property, and we'll never pressure you into services you don't need.

Sod installation in Garden Ridge

Garden Ridge yards are where soil prep matters most. Our sod installation removes the old surface, tills in 100% compost or an enriched topsoil blend, grades and rolls it smooth, and finishes with sod laid tight, trimmed around beds and sprinkler heads, and rolled.

Not sure what your yard needs? Get an instant quote or call (830) 723-6131. There are no contracts, and we'll give you a straight answer.

FAQ

Questions, answered

Can you install sod on rocky Garden Ridge lots?

Yes. Soil prep is the key. We till and add compost or enriched topsoil so the sod has something to root into, and we'll tell you if a spot has rock too shallow to grow good turf.

What grass grows under live oaks?

St. Augustine and Zoysia handle partial shade better than Bermuda. In dense shade, no turfgrass does well, and we'll tell you so.

Do you treat large properties?

Yes. Our quote tool measures your lawn from satellite imagery, and you choose the areas to treat.

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