From Chinch Bugs to Poinsettias: Neil Answers Fall Gardening Questions Gardener's Mailbag Wed, 10/14/2026 - 20:36 In-page image(s) X Body Dear Neil: Could you please remind lawn care people of the importance of washing their mowers and other equipment between properties?

Our lawn was almost ruined by chinch bugs that were brought onto it on mowing equipment.

I'm glad to help, although chinch bugs are almost omnipresent in Texas lawns, most notably St. Augustine turf.