Simply Green Blog Posts

  Winter is long over, so why are so many Georgia lawns still dormant and brown instead of lush and green? Spring has sprung, and Southeast U.S. grasses should be springing to new life, too.  Why is it taking so long for your lawn to green-up? Two major factors are contributing to this slow transition—above-average…

As lawn care experts, Simply Green understands that unsightly Brown Patch Fungus can be irritating for Georgia homeowners. If this is a problem in your yard, or for someone you know who is struggling with this eyesore, the information presented here will help. In this overview, you will learn what Brown Patch Fungus is, what…

Virginia Buttonweed is a fast-growing, common weed found in Georgia lawns that can be a frustrating problem for homeowners. If you think you might be battling Virginia Buttonweed, continue reading to confirm and learn how to attack these annoying invaders. It’s best to work with a professional lawn care and weed control company to eradicate…

There is a summertime invader to be wary of that can kill large areas of Georgia turfgrass in a matter of days. Pythium Blight, one of the most common lawn diseases, is highly spreadable in the hottest, most humid time of the year–June through September. Simply Green Lawn Care experts aim to keep Georgia grasses…

  Has your once lush, green, leafy lawn gone brown, dry and brittle? Are there large sections of grass that turned yellow and then reddish brown? If these symptoms are present in your grass, you can be sure you are dealing with Large Patch Fungus. This type of fungal disease creeps into Georgia grasses as…

On warm summer nights, the appropriately named armyworm is hard at work invading a variety of landscape surfaces, including turfgrasses, stems, leaves and even vertical yard structures. In a single night, large sections of turfgrass can become infested with thousands of eggs unbeknownst to the Georgia homeowner. Their presence becomes obvious within a few weeks…

  What is Overseeding? Many homeowners are unaware of a great lawn hack used by golf courses known as “overseeding.”   Overseeding — which can also be referred to as re-seeding — is a low-cost and effective way to create a beautiful green lawn year-round simply by adding additional seed in the spring or fall.…

  If you’ve noticed groups of yellow patches emerge throughout your lawn, then your yard might be a victim of Dollar Spot Fungus.    Though this is a common disease that many lawns encounter, it’s important that you seek assistance from a chemically-licensed lawn care professional when dealing with Dollar Spot Fungus.    Continue reading…

    Whether you’ve lived in Georgia all your life or are just moving in, it’s important to understand what type of grass is best for your lawn. There are several variables to consider, such as what area of the state you live in, the amount of sun vs. shade, the soil type and level…

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…

    In the war on mosquitoes, it’s important to find safe and practical ways to eliminate the pests. If you like to grill out or set up bonfires frequently, you might have wondered if the smoke or fire is actually effective in keeping mosquitoes at bay.    This blog will explore the question of…

  Due to the arctic blast that swept across most of the United States in December 2022, many Georgia residents have been asking the question: “Will my plants recover from the December freeze this spring?”    Since the Simply Green team is trained in offering plant healthcare services, we thought it might be helpful to…