Lawn guides
San Antonio lawn questions, answered.
Short, plain answers from the crew that mows here. Every guide links its sources.
Mowing and watering
October 25, 2026
How much does a pooper scooper service cost in San Antonio?
Dog poop pickup is $20 a visit weekly for one dog, $25 every other week, $35 once a month. Prices for 2 and 3 dogs inside.
October 25, 2026
How much does leaf removal cost in San Antonio?
Leaf cleanups run $75 a man-hour plus $25 to haul, 10 bags included, $100 minimum. How it adds up.
October 22, 2026
How much does lawn care cost in San Antonio?
Our mowing starts at $55 a visit for a standard yard on a weekly plan. Lot size, how often we come and any extras set your price.
October 22, 2026
When does grass go dormant in San Antonio?
Usually after the first frosts of late November or December, until the soil warms in spring. Mow only when something grows, and turn the sprinklers down.
October 22, 2026
Does rain make grass grow faster?
Yes. A soaking rain waters the whole yard at once and wet soil releases nitrogen, so grass surges. Why it happens, and when to mow after a rain in San Antonio.
October 22, 2026
How often should you mow your lawn in San Antonio?
Weekly from March through October, every two weeks or more in winter. The one-third rule and how high to cut St. Augustine and Bermuda in San Antonio.
October 22, 2026
SAWS watering days: when can I water my lawn in San Antonio?
SAWS is in Stage 3: sprinklers once a week on your day, 5 to 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight. Find your day by the last digit of your address.
October 22, 2026
Why is my grass growing so fast in the fall?
In San Antonio, fall brings the heat down to where St. Augustine grows best just as the rain comes back. Why lawns take off, and when they slow down.
Leaves, freezes and holiday lights
October 31, 2026
How to reset a GFCI outlet when Christmas lights go out
Lights went dark after rain? Unplug, find the GFCI outlet that tripped, press RESET, plug back in. The 1-minute fix, and when to stop and call.
October 31, 2026
How to set a Christmas light timer
Set the clock, set the on time, set the off time. How to set an outdoor digital timer for Christmas lights, what to do after a power blink, and when to text us.
October 31, 2026
How to wrap a tree with Christmas lights
How pros wrap an outdoor tree: measure the trunk, wrap a hand apart, run the main limbs, and how many strands a big oak takes. Or skip the ladder and book us.
October 27, 2026
Can I see my house with Christmas lights before I buy?
Yes. We send a picture of your own house lit up, with your price, usually the same day. No visit needed: we measure from Google satellite and your photo.
October 27, 2026
Can you get a custom Christmas light color pattern?
Yes. Warm white, red and white, multicolor, or your own pattern like 2 red, 2 green, 2 white, at the same per-foot price. See it on your house first.
October 27, 2026
Do Christmas light installers hang wreaths?
Yes. We hang lit wreaths on peaks and above the garage in sizes from 24 to 60 inches, and we can hang wreaths you already own while we are there.
October 27, 2026
Do I need to be home for Christmas light installation?
No. We need access to the roofline and an outdoor outlet. We text the day before with your arrival window. Leave gates unlocked and pets inside.
October 27, 2026
What happens if my Christmas lights go out?
Text us and we fix it within the promised window, all season. Most outages are a tripped outdoor outlet: here is the 30-second check, and when to stop.
October 25, 2026
Do Christmas light installers provide the lights?
We do: the lights are leased to you for the season, installed, fixed all season, taken down and stored. Seasonal vs permanent lights in San Antonio.
November 3, 2026
How much does Christmas light installation cost in San Antonio?
Roofline lights are $7 a foot one-story, $9 two-story, $649 minimum, lights included. What is included and what changes the price.
October 22, 2026
When do live oaks drop their leaves in San Antonio?
Live oaks stay green through winter and drop their old leaves in late winter and spring, as the new ones push out. It is normal.
October 22, 2026
How do you get your yard ready for a freeze in San Antonio?
Shut off and drain the sprinklers, water the yard before the cold, mulch the beds and cover tender plants with cloth. Leave the grass at its normal height.
October 22, 2026
Should you cut your grass short before winter in San Antonio?
No. Keep mowing at your normal height until the grass stops growing. Cutting short is snow-country advice, and it hurts St. Augustine and Bermuda.
October 22, 2026
Should you rake your leaves or mow them in San Antonio?
Mow a light layer of leaves into the lawn. Rake only when you can't see about half the grass, and put the extra in your beds or the green cart.
November 3, 2026
When should you put up Christmas lights in San Antonio?
2026 dates: the River Walk lights come on Nov. 27 and most San Antonio homes light up that weekend. Why early November is best to hang them, and when to take them down.
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