Lawn Care & Pest Control in San Marcos, TX

Looking for reliable lawn care in San Marcos, TX? True Roots Lawn and Pest is a locally owned, family-run team providing professional lawn maintenance, weed and fertilization programs, and pest control to homeowners across San Marcos and the surrounding Central Texas communities since 2015.

Lawn care & pest control services in San Marcos

Whether you need routine mowing, weed control, fertilization, aeration, top dressing, or pest management — fire ants, fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, or lawn-damaging insects — we build a plan tailored to your property. We know the soil, climate, and common lawn challenges in San Marcos, and we time our treatments to get the best results.

Why San Marcos homeowners choose us: Licensed & insured, no contracts required, free instant online quotes, and friendly, responsive communication by text or phone.

Popular services in San Marcos

Weed Control

Targeted pre- and post-emergent treatments that knock out weeds and keep them from coming back.

Lawn Fertilization

Custom nutrient feeding schedules for a thick, deep-green, drought-resistant lawn.

Lawn Pest Control

Grubs, chinch bugs, sod webworms, and other insects controlled at the source.

Fire Ant Control

Fast-acting mound and broadcast treatments that eliminate fire ant colonies.

Mosquito Control

Seasonal mosquito reduction so you can enjoy your yard again.

San Marcos soil, grass & climate

San Marcos sits in Hays County, with the San Marcos River, Texas State University, and the Blanco River. The area features mix of alluvial soils near the rivers and heavier clay on the east side, with caliche in upland areas. St. Augustine and Bermuda are common, with Zoysia in newer Hill Country developments like La Cima. These conditions mean your lawn needs treatments timed to Central Texas growing seasons — pre-emergent weed control in early spring, fertilization through the growing season, and fungal disease prevention in humid fall months.

The most common weeds we treat in San Marcos lawns include crabgrass, dallisgrass, goosegrass, clover, henbit, Poa annua, nutsedge, and dollarweed. These weeds compete with your turf for water and nutrients, and many require both pre-emergent and post-emergent treatments to fully control. We target them at the right time of year for lasting results.

Common lawn pests in the San Marcos area include fire ants, chinch bugs, white grubs, fall armyworms, sod webworms, fleas, and ticks. Chinch bugs damage St. Augustine grass in the heat of summer, while white grubs feed on grass roots below the surface. Fire ants are a year-round nuisance in Central Texas, and fall armyworms can devastate a lawn seemingly overnight. Our pest control programs target each of these at the right stage of their life cycle.

Lawn diseases like brown patch (large patch), gray leaf spot, and take-all root rot are also common in Central Texas, particularly during periods of high humidity or overwatering. Brown patch (also called large patch) appears as circular brown rings in St. Augustine and can spread quickly in cool, wet fall weather. Our team can diagnose and treat these issues before they cause lasting damage.

Serving San Marcos neighborhoods

We proudly serve San Marcos, TX — including ZIP codes 78666, 78667 — and the surrounding neighborhoods. Some of the San Marcos communities we serve include:

Blanco Gardens
Heritage
Willow Creek
La Cima
Kissing Tree
Blanco Vista
Baker Creek Village
Belvin Place

Not sure if you're in range? Enter your address on our quote page and the system will confirm instantly.

Prefer to talk to us? Call (830) 723-6131 or send a message — we're happy to help.

What to expect from True Roots in San Marcos

Custom treatment plans — no cookie-cutter programs. We assess your lawn's condition, grass type, and soil, then build a plan that fits.
Seasonal timing — pre-emergent weed control in spring, fertilization through the growing season, grub and pest prevention in summer, and fungal disease treatment in fall.
Licensed & insured technicians — our team is trained in Central Texas lawn care and uses products suited to St. Augustine, Bermuda, and Zoysia turf.
No contracts — we earn your business every visit. Pause or cancel anytime.
Instant online quotes — enter your address, see your lawn measured from satellite imagery, and get pricing in under a minute.
Satisfaction guaranteed — the job isn't done until you're 100% happy with the results.

Frequently asked questions about lawn care in San Marcos

FAQ

Questions, answered

Do you serve all of San Marcos?

Yes. We serve San Marcos and the surrounding areas, including neighborhoods like Blanco Gardens, Heritage, and Willow Creek. Enter your address on our quote page to confirm instantly and get pricing.

How fast can I get a quote for my lawn?

Instantly. Enter your address and our system measures your lawn from satellite imagery and shows pricing in under a minute — no phone call or site visit needed.

Are you a local company?

Yes. True Roots is locally owned and family-run, based in New Braunfels, TX. We serve our neighbors across Central Texas, including San Marcos and the surrounding communities.

How much does lawn care cost in Texas?

Pricing depends on your lawn's square footage, the services you choose, and your property's condition. Enter your address on our quote page for instant, square-footage-based pricing — no phone call required.

What grass types do you treat?

We treat all common Central Texas turf grasses, including St. Augustine, Bermuda, and Zoysia. Each grass type has different needs for fertilization, weed control, and watering — we tailor our treatments accordingly.

Do you require a contract?

No. There are no long-term contracts — we earn your business with every visit, and you can pause or cancel anytime.

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