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St. Hedwig has kept its small-town, open-country feel even with San Antonio growing toward it. Yards here tend to be bigger, trees are older, and people take pride in their property. True Roots helps homeowners keep those lawns healthy without contracts or high-pressure sales.

Our services include seasonal weed control and fertilization, core aeration, top dressing and leveling, premium sod installation, and fire ant, mosquito and lawn insect control.

Lawn care, sod & pest control services in St. Hedwig

St. Hedwig soil, grass & lawn challenges

Much of the land around St. Hedwig is farm ground: deep clay and clay loam that grow good grass once the soil is open and fed. The challenge is compaction, especially where equipment, vehicles or livestock have been, and summer cracking during dry spells.

Core aeration followed by a compost top dressing is one of the best things you can do for a St. Hedwig lawn. For bare or weedy areas, sod over properly amended soil gives you a clean start.

Watering rules in St. Hedwig

Many homes in the St. Hedwig area are served by East Central Special Utility District, which posts its drought contingency plan online. Other properties may be on a different water system or a private well, so check your water bill or ask us if you're not sure which rules apply.

Founded by Silesian families in 1852

St. Hedwig was founded in 1852 by John Demmer and settlers from Silesia, and it's named after Saint Hedwig, one of the best-known saints of the Polish Catholic tradition. The first Annunciation Catholic Church went up in 1856, and a stone church replaced it in 1868.

Many families here can trace their roots back to those Polish and German settlers. We don't pretend to be from here, but we do show up like neighbors: on time, honest about what your yard needs, and respectful of your property.

Sod installation in St. Hedwig

If part of your St. Hedwig yard has gone to weeds or bare dirt, our sod installation starts by removing the old surface and tilling in 100% compost or an enriched topsoil blend, then grading and rolling so the new lawn lays flat.

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

Do you service larger properties in St. Hedwig?
Yes. Our quote tool measures your lawn from satellite imagery, and you choose which areas you want treated. You only pay for the square footage you select.
Can you help with fire ants in pastures near the house?
We focus on lawn and yard areas around the home. We can treat those with broadcast and mound treatments so your family and pets can use the yard again.
What's the first step for a weedy St. Hedwig lawn?
Usually a pre-emergent and post-emergent weed control program paired with fertilization, so the grass can fill in. If the lawn is mostly weeds, new sod may be faster.

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