Simply Green Blog Posts
Lawn Care Tips for Fighting Winter Weeds
As winter approaches, Georgia homeowners might be feeling a little relieved that their battle with persistent warm weather weeds is over. While that may be true, the war with common cold weather weeds is just beginning. What are the most common winter weeds in Georgia? Several weeds such as chickweed, henbit and white clover can…
Read MoreYear-round Weed Control: Tackling Common Lawn Invaders in Georgia
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…
Read MoreTired of Weeds Taking Over? Here’s How to Keep Your Georgia Lawn Beautiful
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,…
Read MoreYour Lawn Care Game Plan: How to Weed and Feed Your Georgia Lawn for Year-Round Health
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…
Read MoreWhat’s Eating My Georgia Garden?
In Georgia, garden pests are quite common due to the state’s warm and humid weather. The climate provides an ideal environment for many insects and other critters. Here are some of the most common garden pests found in Georgia: Aphids Small, soft-bodied insects that cluster on plant stems and leaves, sucking sap from plants.…
Read MoreIt’s time to spray
Georgia’s warm, humid climate is ideal for a variety of pests that can invade lawns and gardens. Spring and summertime, however, are not the only times of year Georgia homeowners should be concerned about damaging insects and other pests. Pest control is a mindset property owners should have year-round. The first step is to identify…
Read MoreA Brief History of Lawn Care
A perfectly manicured lawn has been an important part of land and home ownership since medieval times. For wealthy landowners, the lawn was a place for entertaining, walking about, playing games, and building a stately garden. Before becoming a status symbol in the 16th century, a well-maintained lawn was simply practical. Landowners set livestock…
Read MoreWhy do Americans love their yards?
The American Dream, especially post-World War II, emphasized homeownership, often in the suburbs, with a house surrounded by a well-kept lawn. This symbolized success, stability, and a piece of the American landscape to call their own. Historically, as the U.S. expanded, the vastness of the land allowed people to have large plots. This fostered…
Read MoreBenefits of Professional Lawn Care Services
Maintaining a beautiful, healthy Georgia lawn is a time-consuming task; not to mention an exhausting one in the heat of Southeastern summers. In addition to time and energy, caring for all of your lawn’s year-round needs can be costly. When factoring in equipment, supplies, seed, fertilizer, treatments for disease and pests, etc., costs can add…
Read MoreNavigating Local Lawn Care Regulations and Ordinances
Is your neighbor mowing the lawn at 6 a.m.? Or worse, not mowing at all? Does local wildlife avoid your feeders because someone nearby is spraying pesticides? Local lawmakers created lawn regulations and ordinances in Greater Atlanta to solve these and other problems. These few key considerations can vary slightly depending on the specific…
Read MoreThe Importance of Soil Testing Your Georgia Lawn
Why Should I Test My Soil? If your lawn is waterlogged after a heavy rain, plants and grass aren’t growing well, or you are experiencing excessive weeds, the problem may lie beneath the surface. These indicators mean it’s time to perform a soil test so you will know what the soil may be lacking.…
Read MoreYard Cleanup and Maintenance
If you’ve fallen a little behind on your spring yard cleanup, there’s no better time than now to get started. Spring winds and rain bring fallen leaves, branches, and other yard clutter. This season’s rains also bring a growth spurt to trees and turfgrasses. Part of spring yard cleanup and maintenance is also brush…
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