Interview with a local real estate expert: How a healthy lawn improves your curb appeal while selling

Curb appeal interview Jimmy Hughes

We recently interviewed Jimmy Hughes, Broker Owner of JMR Realty Oklahoma. Jimmy works with both buyers and sellers, and has listed over 67 properties to date since opening his brokerage in early 2021. Jimmy shares his expertise on selling a home in OKC, and why proper lawn maintenance is a must. Let’s talk about lawn care … Read more

Landscaping Maintenance for Rental Properties

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The landscaping around your rental property occupies an important place in your whole strategy for attracting high-quality tenants. The landscaping must be thoughtfully planned and well maintained to make your rental look inviting in real life and alluring in photographs. You want the landscaping to improve the curb appeal of your property to the point … Read more

How Does a Pre-Emergent Herbicide Work?

Grass Blades Close-up of Herbicide Drops

Each year in the spring and fall, you begin hearing the phrase “pre-emergent” being tossed around pertaining to lawn care. (Did you know you can also use a pre-emergent in your flowerbeds?!)   If you haven’t already read our post about what a pre-emergent is, you should do so. But now we’ll take a quick look at … Read more

Expect These 14 Things From Lawn Care Services

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The Unfortunate Truth About Most Lawn Care Providers When you begin a relationship with a weed control company you’re excited to see the results. You’re expecting a weed free lawn and healthy thick grass. Ahh – the serenity. However, after 5 years you realize after switching from service to service that no company is trying … Read more

Why do you spray for weeds when summer is almost over?

Green grass lawn in Oklahoma City

Whats the deal with all these lawn treatments? To most people, weed control and fertilizer is confusing and mysterious. But it’s actually pretty simple: What treatment should I put on my yard this time of year? So when we’re spraying your lawn in September and October – yeah, there may be a weed or two … Read more

Red Mulch – Side Effects On Commercial Properties

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Several months ago one of our commercial property owners who owns 15 local restaurants was debating on switching from the natural mulch to a dyed red mulch. They liked how showy the red was and how much it popped. “I hear you!” I replied. I totally understand utilizing the landscape to draw the attention of … Read more

What Is the Average Teacher Salary in Oklahoma City?

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Oklahoma City teachers are paid on average between $42,000 and $72,000 annually, according to Salary.com. However, ZipRecruiter reports lower numbers, between $22,000 and $42,000 per year. However, according to numerous rankings, Oklahoma teachers are among the lowest paid in the U.S. After 10 years of budget cuts, Oklahoma teachers struggled to convince lawmakers to increase their salaries and provide them with more resources.  … Read more

Sylvester Stallone Caught in OKC Face-Down in Lawn Near Wheeler District

Sylvester Stallone in Tulsa with Willis Lawn Care

OKLAHOMA CITY – A late-Spring heat wave appeared to be too much for the film icon, or so it seemed. Stallone is currently in Oklahoma City shooting the Tulsa King TV series. An Oklahoma City man, Marcus Broomstalk was jogging yesterday afternoon near Wheeler District when what appeared to be a distressed man crawling through a lawn caught his … Read more

When Does Grass Stop Growing in Oklahoma?

Close-up of Grass Blades Sideview

Turfgrass growth in Oklahoma can be hindered due to environmental and human factors. Climate, species of grass, pests, and improper lawn care can all impact lawn growth. Many Bermuda grasses commonly grown in Oklahoma reach a state of dormancy during the cold winter months and will stop growing. Intense heat and drought can also affect … Read more

When to Fertilize Your Lawn in Oklahoma

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Proper fertilization is key to a thriving lawn.  Giving your grass the nutrients it needs can help it stay healthy throughout the harsh and unpredictable Oklahoma seasons. However, timing plays a vital role in successfully fertilizing your lawn. Fertilizing at the wrong time can be a waste of resources or even have negative side effects … Read more

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