Lawn Care Blog
Tips for Winter Houseplant Care
With the mild autumn temperatures behind us and winter officially here, you may have moved some of your plants indoors or added some houseplants to liven up your home during the long winter day. Here are our top tips to help your indoor plants reach their full potential this season: Water Smart: Most plants are in hibernation mode this time of year, requiring less water. Your plant doesn’t necessarily need a deep…
Holiday Plant Care Tips
With the holidays around the corner, your house and office are likely to soon be flooded with holiday plants. Kept indoors, the short shelf life of poinsettias doesn’t typically take them much beyond December. Other plants, however, can hang around for years if cared for properly. Here are our top tips for holiday plant selection and care: Poinsettias: When selecting your poinsettia, check the small yellow-green flowers at the branch…
Are Fall Webworms a Concern?
What are those webs that encase groups of leaves on your trees this time of year? The work of fall webworms, of course. These autumn pests can be an unsightly addition to your Atlanta landscape as they munch on leaves and expand their nests across your foliage. Fortunately, they don’t typically cause permanent damage to your plants, but there are treatment options if you wish to eliminate these obnoxious caterpillars. Webworm 101…
Fall Fescue Care
Now’s that time when Fescue lawns have reached their low point. But have no fear – it’s a normal phenomenon, and with an effective Atlanta lawn care program, you can get your turf looking lush and green in no time. Summer stress does a number on cool-season turf like Fescue, causing bare patches and thinning grass. That’s why fall aeration and overseeding, paired with proper fertilization, is essential to recovering…
Top 5 Tree and Shrub Care Mistakes to Avoid
Your grass is only part of the equation when it comes to your home’s curb appeal. Landscaping is another big component. To keep your yard looking its best, you need to not only focus on lawn care service, but also make ornamental tree and shrub care a priority in your Atlanta lawn care routine. Sometimes that’s easier said than done, and one misstep can have major implications for the health…
Top 4 Lawn Care Mistakes to Avoid
Summer is prime time for homeowners to enjoy their yards, so of course everyone wants a lawn that looks its best. Unfortunately, many people face frustration and disappointment while working toward their dream lawns. Many of those problems can be avoided with a few adjustments to your Atlanta lawn care routine. Here are four top lawn care mistakes our Certified Landscape Specialists see, and how you can avoid them. #…
The Threat of Ticks in Atlanta
Sickness spread by insects is a real threat. Disease cases reported to the Centers for Disease Control from infected mosquitoes, ticks and fleas in the U.S. have tripled over the last 13 years, thanks in large part to the Zika virus. Tick-borne illnesses alone doubled between 2004 and 2016. Learn the risks that ticks pose and how you can stay protected. Some Diseases Ticks Carry: Most cases can be treated…
How to Attract Birds to Your Garden
While birds may not be your first thought when you consider your Atlanta lawn care services, tending to your lawn and garden can indeed help attract beautiful wildlife. Birds frequent gardens regularly, and for those of us who enjoy their colors and songs, it’s easier than you would think to draw them to your yard. Here are some tips to increase your bird population: A Bird’s Gotta Eat Many birds…
Fence Line Planting and Gardening
If your house is one of the many with a perimeter fence, you have a variety of landscaping options to add interest to your landscape. Whether you’re looking to enrich the aesthetic feel of your yard or provide additional cover and privacy, fence line planting is important. You can construct several different looks depending on what you plant. What to Plant with Privacy in Mind If you are trying to…
How to Maintain “Monkey Grass”
Chances are if you live in Atlanta, you’ve seen this ornamental grass and likely have some in your yard. This popular plant is as an ideal candidate for groundcover and border planting in the south. Its hardiness and versatility make it an easy choice for Atlanta homeowners. Monkey grass requires very little maintenance but yields great rewards in its ability to give your yard an aesthetic facelift. Monkey Grass Facts:…