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...
Every summer across North Georgia, we start hearing the same thing: "My lawn looked great in April… what happened?"
As summer starts to wind down this month and our mornings are getting cooler, a new challenge for lawn care arises: the emergence of cool-season weeds. These turf invaders, such as Poa annua, henbit, and chickweed, can quickly take over your lawn, leading to a whole slew of problems for you in the coming months.
Achieving a lush, vibrant lawn doesn't happen overnight—it starts with the right preparation. For homeowners in Georgia, September through November is the perfect time for aeration and overseeding, especially for fescue grass. These two important lawn care practices can transform your turf, setting the foundation for a thicker, greener lawn in the seasons to come.
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.
Georgia, especially metro Atlanta, is known for having some of the highest mosquito activity in the country. Long stretches of hot, humid weather mixed with frequent rain create the perfect conditions for mosquitoes to thrive throughout the season. And this season, one mosquito species is getting the most attention: the Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus).
Keeping a lawn healthy during a Georgia summer can feel like a daunting balancing act. One week brings heavy afternoon thunderstorms, and the next gives us several days of intense heat and that humidity that makes the air feel like you're in the middle of a rainforest. Sticking to the same watering schedule through all those changing conditions can lead to wasted water—or even worse, an unhealthy lawn.
If you want a healthy lawn in Georgia, fertilization isn't just about spreading product around and hoping for the best, it's about precision. Fertilization is not one-size-fits-all. Think of it as fuel for your lawn.
This winter, Georgia experienced one of its most extreme cold snaps in recent memory. Between January and February, back-to-back winter storms brought significant snow, ice, and sub-freezing temperatures across much of the state. From the North Georgia mountains to the metro Atlanta area, many homeowners saw their lawns completely frozen and subjected to prolonged frost.
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.
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.
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.
Georgia's warm climate means there are a few standout grass types that thrive here, with three main contenders: Bermuda, Zoysia and Fescue.
As our sweltering summer temperatures give way to the cool air of fall, it's easy to think that lawn care can take a backseat. However, fall is an ideal time to focus some efforts on preparing your yard for the upcoming winter and spring. There are plenty of tasks that can be done to ensure the health of your yard like leaf removal and mulching, but there are also some common mistakes can hinder your efforts and lead to issues later. Here are some top fall lawn care mistakes to avoid this fall.
While we are beyond winter months and cold temperatures here in Georgia, you may have noticed that these late Spring days are not as harsh as they have been in years past. Believe us, the hot days will come, but this slight delay in warming up may be impacting your lawn's ability to "wake up".
One of the most unsightly things that can ruin a good looking lawn isn't just a bare spot, it's a fire ant hill! Fire ants begin to take over areas of grass during the hot months, so gearing up to spot them in your lawn is crucial to know going into the Summer.
We all know the feeling of enjoying a warm Summer evening, hearing a low buzzing sound and by the time you can slap your ankles a pesky mosquito has already done its damage. While they are extremely prevalent here in Georgia, that doesn't mean you have to let them "suck" the fun out of your Summer!
Georgia is home to many different species of ants, and while most types may be known for searching for something sweet at your next backyard BBQ, one of the most detrimental to your lawn, family, and pets are Fire Ants.
For warm-season lawns in Georgia, the best time to aerate is in the spring through the early summer. For cool-season lawns such as tall fescue, we recommend aerating and overseeding each fall.
