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When people see weeds in their lawn that aren’t dandelions or clovers, crabgrass is often the first weed that comes to mind when they try to guess at what the weeds might be. But is it actually what they’re looking at, and how can they tell if it is crabgrass?   If you’re curious about…

It is that time of year again, spring! Our green-thumbed friends are busy restoring their gardens and lawns from the winter damage, but soon, crabgrass will be an issue. Between mid-summer and early fall, plants produce thousands of seeds. When the first frost comes, it kills the plants, and those seeds will remain dormant through the…

Weeds are a problem year-round for Georgia homeowners. Warm season weeds such as dandelion, crabgrass and chickweed can take over from late spring to early fall. Henbit and white clover are common cold weather weeds that thrive from late fall to early spring. No matter the season, Simply Green Lawn Care Plus is ready to…

If you’ve worked hard to create a beautifully lush lawn, you know how frustrating it can be when weeds pop up. Unfortunately, Georgia’s warm and humid climate makes it ideal for many types of common lawn weeds to thrive.  With a little diligence and consistency, however, weeds can be kept under control through proper mowing,…

Managing weeds in Georgia can be particularly challenging due to its warm climate, which fosters rapid weed growth. While fertilizers are used to promote healthy lawn growth, some products combine nutrients with pre-emergent or post-emergent herbicides, providing weed control along with fertilization.  Which Fertilizer is Best for Grass? The best choice for your Georgia lawn…

  A healthy lawn starts with healthy soil. Healthy soil consists of roughly 50% pore space (25% water, 25% air), 45% minerals (sand, silt, clay), and 5% organic material. When pore space is reduced, compacted soil is left with very little organic material resulting in an unhealthy lawn that not only looks poor but cannot…