As the December chill settles over Dallas-Fort Worth, most homeowners have put their lawns to the back of their minds. The mowing has stopped, the grass is dormant, and thoughts have shifted to holidays and family. But what if this quiet season was actually the secret weapon for achieving the lawn you’ve always wanted?
Winter isn't a time to forget your yard—it’s the perfect time to plan. And for DFW homeowners tired of the constant battle for a beautiful lawn, the plan should start with Scott’s® ProVista™ St. Augustine grass.
The Problem with Traditional DFW Lawns
Does this sound familiar? You spend your spring and summer fighting weeds, trying to get grass to grow in the shade of mature oak trees, and mowing constantly under the blazing Texas sun. St. Augustine is a classic choice for shade tolerance, but it can be quickly overrun by aggressive weeds like Bermuda grass and requires a demanding mowing schedule.
It’s a frustrating cycle—and ProVista™ was engineered to break it.
Benefit #1: Reclaim Your Weekends with Less Mowing
One of the most celebrated features of ProVista™ is its dramatically slower vertical growth. It remains a dense, lush St. Augustine variety, but it grows outward before it grows upward.
For a homeowner, this is a game-changer.
You can reduce your mowing frequency by up to 50%. Imagine cutting your mowing duties in half during the hottest months of the year. You get the soft, carpet-like look of a premium St. Augustine lawn—without giving up your weekends.
Benefit #2: Win the War on Weeds
This is where ProVista™ truly stands apart.
It is the first and only St. Augustine grass that’s tolerant to non-selective herbicides. In the past, if invasive Bermuda grass crept into your St. Augustine lawn, your options were limited: live with it or dig it out by hand.
With ProVista™, you can safely eliminate even the toughest weeds—without harming your turf.
For DFW lawns, where weed pressure is notoriously high, this is more than a benefit—it’s a breakthrough.
Benefit #3: Finally Succeed in the Shade
From the established neighborhoods of Plano to the tree-lined streets of Fort Worth, shade is part of DFW living. Traditional St. Augustine handles shade well—but ProVista™ handles it exceptionally.
It was specifically developed to thrive in low-light environments, maintaining thickness, rich color, and overall health where other grasses become thin and patchy.
You no longer have to choose between your mature trees and a uniform, gorgeous lawn.
Why December Is the Perfect Time to Plan
Thinking about your lawn now, during the off-season, is one of the smartest moves a homeowner can make.
✓ No Pressure
You have the time to research and plan without the rush of spring.
✓ Get Ahead of the Crowd
Landscapers and sod suppliers get extremely busy once temperatures rise. Planning in December gets you on the schedule early.
✓ Prepare for Success
A winter planning timeline gives you enough time to prep your yard so your new sod has an ideal foundation for spring growth.
Don’t wait until March to find yourself at the back of a long line. Use this quiet season to create a winning strategy.
Your 2025 Lawn Starts Today
A beautiful, low-maintenance lawn that can handle DFW’s unique challenges doesn’t have to be a dream. Scott’s® ProVista™ St. Augustine makes it possible.
Ready to stop fighting your lawn and start enjoying it?
Contact A1 Grass today. Our lawn experts can guide you through the benefits of ProVista™, walk your property, and help you build a spring installation plan.
Let’s use this December to ensure next year is the year you finally have the best lawn on the block.