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The Mission Blog
Practical guides on landscape, pools, irrigation, and outdoor living — written for West Texas, by the crew that does the work.
Lubbock Mosquito Season: Why May Is Too Late (And What a Real Barrier Program Does)
Lubbock mosquito season runs April through October, and West Nile Virus is detected here most summers. The standard homeowner mistake is waiting until you're getting bit. Here's what actually works, and when it works.
What to Plant in Lubbock: The Mission Landscape Guide to West Texas Yards
Most plant advice written for "Texas" is written for Austin, Dallas, or Houston — none of which share Lubbock's climate. Here's what actually thrives on the Llano Estacado, what doesn't, and what we recommend to almost every customer.
When to Open Your Pool in Lubbock (Without Paying for a Month of Heating You Didn't Need)
Lubbock's last freeze date averages April 10 — but opening the week after doesn't mean comfortable swimming. Here's the real window, the chemistry that matters, and what the Ogallala water will do to your startup.
Why Lubbock's Hard Water Wrecks Your Irrigation System (And What It Actually Costs)
Lubbock water sits at the 'very hard' end of the scale — roughly 220 PPM, filtered through Ogallala limestone and gypsum. Here's what that does to your in-ground system, and how to slow it down.
Welcome to the Mission Blog — Guides for West Texas Outdoor Living
We're building out a library of practical guides for homeowners and property managers across West Texas. Here's what's coming.