Part 1 of 2: Understanding Winter Weeds in Georgia Lawns When your Bermuda or Zoysia lawn fades to golden brown in winter, it's easy to assume your lawn care season is over. But while warm-season grass rests, winter weeds are just getting started.These sneaky invaders—like chickweed, henbit, and annual bluegrass—love the mild, wet winters we have h...
Turf Dormancy: What Your Lawn Goes Through in Winter
As Georgia's temperatures start to dip, it's common for homeowners to think their lawns are taking a complete break from the growing season. However, while many turfgrasses in the state do enter dormancy during the winter, they don't actually shut down completely. Even though our winters are usually quite mild, there are still cold spikes and the c...
When and How to Mow Your Georgia Lawn During Winter
Georgia's mild winters bring a unique challenge to lawn care — while some grasses slow down or go dormant, others continue growing well into the cooler months. Understanding the different needs of different types of turfgrass is key to protecting your lawn's health until spring comes back around. Here, we will talk about how to handle mowing for Be...
Spotting Zoysia Patch and Other Fall Lawn Diseases in Georgia
Fall in Georgia brings cooler temperatures and beautiful foliage, but it also creates the perfect conditions for certain lawn diseases to thrive. If you have warm season grasses like Zoysia or Bermuda, October is a critical month to watch for signs of trouble. One of the most common culprits this time of year is Zoysia Patch, a fungal disease that ...
Fungicide Applications: Timing and Techniques for Fall Lawn Care
Fall is one of the most important times of year to protect your lawn from disease. In Georgia, the combination of cooler temperatures, increased moisture, and lingering humidity creates the perfect environment for fungal outbreaks. If you want to keep your lawn healthy and green through the fall and into next spring, applying fungicide at the right...
Aeration and Overseeding: The Perfect Fall Combo
As summer winds down in Georgia, your lawn is likely showing signs of stress. Between heat, foot traffic, and dry spells, the soil gets compacted, and the grass thins out. Fall is the season to turn things around, and the best way to do that is with aeration and overseeding.
Flea and Tick Control in Georgia: How to Keep Your Lawn, Pets, and Family Safe
Georgia's warm, humid climate makes it a perfect place to enjoy the outdoors, but it also creates ideal conditions for fleas and ticks. These pests can cause serious health issues for both people and pets, so it's important to understand how to prevent and control them effectively.
The Southern Lawn Calendar: What to Do Now to Prepare for Fall Success
Many homeowners think of fall as the time to start lawn care, but the truth is that success in autumn begins with smart planning in summer. July is the perfect time to take proactive steps that will set your lawn up for a strong recovery and vibrant growth in the cooler months ahead.
Mid-Summer Lawn Revival: How to Refresh Your Lawn Without Starting Over
By July, Georgia lawns have endured weeks of intense sun, high humidity, and frequent foot traffic. If your grass is looking tired, thin, or patchy, you're not alone. The good news is that you don't have to start from scratch to bring your lawn back to life. With the right mid-summer strategies, you can revive your turf and set the stage for a stronger, greener lawn heading into fall.
Your Guide to Controlling Common Pests on Your Landscape Plants – Part 2: Borers and Beetles!
Welcome back! In our previous blog, we covered sucking pests like aphids, whiteflies, and scale insects, as well as ways to control them to keep your plants healthy and lawn looking its best. Now it's time to talk about chewing pests and boring pests—the ones that can leave visible holes in leaves or secretly weaken your trees by burrowing into their bark.
Aphids, Lace Bugs and Thrips, Oh My! Your Guide to Controlling Common Pests on Your Landscape Plants – Part 1
If you've ever stepped outside to admire your hydrangeas, only to spot a bunch of creepy-crawlies munching away on your plants, you know the frustration. We've all been there—one minute your flowers are thriving, and the next, they're covered in a bunch of tiny aphids. But before you panic and grab the pesticide, take a deep breath. There's a better way to handle these pesky invaders.
Toxic Weeds in Horse Pastures: A Quick Guide
North Georgia is home to some beautiful, sprawling horse pastures, and if you're a horse owner or caretaker in the area, you know that keeping your pasture healthy is no small feat.
Prevent and Repair Dog Urine Spots on Your Lawn
We love our dogs—but we also love a healthy, great-looking lawn. If you've noticed random brown or yellow patches popping up in your yard, and they always seem to be in the same spots where your pup likes to "do their business," you're not imagining things.
Lawn Care After Construction: 5 Issues and How to Overcome Them
Establishing a beautiful lawn on a newly built lot or repairing your existing lawn after heavy construction can be a frustrating process.
A Guide to the Top Grasses for Georgia Lawns
Georgia's warm climate means there are a few standout grass types that thrive here, with three main contenders: Bermuda, Zoysia and Fescue.
Struggling Lawn? 6 Signs That Indicate It's Time for Aeration
If you have warm-season grasses, core aeration is an important step in maintaining a healthy lawn, especially during the spring. Soil compaction can negatively impact your lawn by restricting root growth and limiting the availability of water and nutrients.
Do You Have Grubs? 3 Simple Ways to Check for Grubs in Your Lawn
While most of us know that grubs—common in Georgia—can cause significant damage to turfgrass, determining whether lawn damage is due to a grub infestation or another cause can be trickier.
Winter to Spring: Your February Garden To-Do List
February has arrived, and while the temperatures may still be chilly, many of us are already looking ahead to the warmth of spring in Georgia.
Crabgrass, Meet Your Match: How Preemergent Protects Your Lawn
If you've grown up in Georgia, you probably know crabgrass very well. You've encountered the relentless spread of it and other weeds every spring.
Annual Grasses vs. Perennial Grasses: What to Know for Winter Lawn Care
The new year is here, and with the cold settling in, it's important to consider what that means for your lawn in 2025.