This time of year it’s important to keep an eye out for two pests that often invade Georgia lawns. Both fall armyworms and sod webworms are veracious caterpillars that can infiltrate in large numbers and damage your grass. Armed with information about how to find and annihilate them, you can keep your lawn healthy and …
Midsummer is good time to check your lawn for thatch, a brown layer of mainly dead grass that collects in some lawns between the green grass blades and the soil surface. Thatch can easily go unnoticed, causing serious damage to a lawn before anunsuspecting homeowner even realizes a problem exists. While a thin layer of …
When and How Much to Water the LawnUnless you irrigate from a well or other private source, watering the lawn can be an expensive enterprise, especially during hot, dry summers. Watering efficiently will save you money in the long run, and will also help during dry spells when communities often restrict water usage. The goal …
For many decades, gas powered lawn mowers dominated the market. Although manual and electric mowers have existed for a long time, their inferior performance inhibited sales. However, in recent years, rechargeable electric mowers and even robotic models have made great strides. Improved performance and extended battery life have driven sales, and now electric and robotic …
Surviving Summer Heat and DroughtAs we enter the two hottest months of the year, July and August, it’s important to keep an eye on the thermometer and weekly rainfall totals to be sure our lawns survive the unrelenting summer here in the South. Watering, mowing and other lawn care practices should be adjusted to maintain …
Lawn Games You spend a great deal of time and money making your yard the envy of the neighborhood, but do you ever really get to enjoy it? Do you dream of spending more time outdoors with family and friends with no electronic devices in sight? Tempt everyone outside with lawn games. A few are …
