Winter is here, and while your lawn may appear dormant during this season, it’s actually a critical time to care for its health and prepare it for the challenges of the colder months. If you’re committed to maintaining an organic lawn, consider adding soil testing to your winter lawn care regimen. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the significance of soil testing and how it can help you achieve a lush and healthy organic lawn come spring. 1. Understanding Soil Health Your lawn’s health starts from the ground up, literally. Soil is the foundation of a thriving lawn, and its condition directly ..read more

The holiday season is a time of joy and celebration, and for many of us, decorating our homes and landscapes is a cherished tradition. While it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of bright lights and colorful displays, it’s also important to consider the environmental impact of our holiday decorations. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to create a festive and eco-friendly landscape that spreads holiday cheer without harming the planet. In this blog post, we’ll explore some sustainable decoration ideas that will make your home shine while reducing your carbon footprint. 1. LED Lights ..read more

As the rich hues of autumn blossom around us, it’s the perfect time to turn your attention to your ornamental trees and shrubs. These exquisite plants add depth and character to your landscape, and they deserve the utmost care and attention during the fall season. In this blog post, we’ll explore the essential steps for fall ornamental tree and shrub care, highlighting the benefits of organic lawn care practices to nurture your landscape’s beauty sustainably. Why Fall Care Matters Fall is a crucial season for your ornamental trees and shrubs for several reasons: 1. Preparation for Winter: As w ..read more

You don’t have to be a pumpkin spice latte fanatic to get excited about fall. Lots of folks are happy to see this summer’s intense heat give way to cooler autumn temps. It’s a big relief for anyone who works outside and for families who want to get back outdoors and play. Here are just a few family-friendly ways to enjoy the season. Take in a Fall Festival or Fair Along with the Georgia State Fair and county fairs, there are plenty of festivals celebrating everything from arts and crafts to the Wild West throughout metro Atlanta. The Atlanta Parent guide is an excellent source for ch ..read more

Fall is around the corner and soon we can say good riddance to intense summer heat. As the season changes, your Atlanta lawn care routine should, too. Follow these tips to help your lawn recover from summer stresses and stay healthy and beautiful throughout the fall. 1. Aerate and Overseed Fescue by the End of October Heat stress can cause cool-season Fescue lawns to thin out. You might even have some spots that are completely bare. A fall combination of aeration and overseeding is the only way to correct this. Aeration loosens up heat-baked soil, allowing water, air, and nutrients to travel d ..read more

Approximately 60 species of mosquitoes call Georgia home. In addition to their annoying whine and itchy bites, they can transmit dangerous viruses like Zika, West Nile, and the causes of malaria and yellow fever. The good news is that male mosquitoes don’t bite us and only live for about a week. The less good news is that female mosquitoes have an average lifespan of six weeks; with reliable access to tasty blood, some varieties can live for five months or even longer. The bad news is a single female mosquito can lay between 50 and 500 eggs in her lifetime. We’re badly outnumbered. Here are a ..read more

It’s no secret that Atlanta summers can be tough on lawns. As July wraps up and we get into August, mugginess often gives way to dryness, adding another stressor on top of the heat. How do you keep your lawn healthy and looking good until the cooler, gentler autumn weather arrives? Just follow these simple tips. Water the right way. Your lawn needs an inch of water per week. So, whatever rainfall doesn’t provide, you need to make up by watering. And it’s really important to water the right way. Water in the morning, by 10 am. This maximizes the amount of water that soaks into the soil be ..read more

Many funguses live in the soil without ever causing problems for your lawn. But some, under the right conditions, can result in diseases that can cause serious harm. Unfortunately, Atlanta’s hot, humid summers provide some of the conditions that help promote these maladies. These funguses can spread through your lawn very quickly. So it’s important to know how to lower the risk of your lawn becoming infected, how to recognize the signs of a fungal disease, and what to do if you see symptoms of infection. How to Make Your Lawn More Resistant to Fungal Diseases You can’t control the heat and hum ..read more

The best approach to nurturing a healthy, beautiful landscape is to work with nature, not against it. More and more homeowners are realizing this and embracing environmentally friendly ways to keep their gardens bountiful and lawns looking great. While the eco-friendly toolkit is chockfull of ways to enhance your landscape and protect the environment, it’s always best to start by taking just a few simple actions. Once these become second nature, you can begin adding new ones. Three smart, easy steps for kicking off your eco-friendly journey are conserving water, composting, and choosing organi ..read more

Prolonged heat is tough on grass. So, by mid- to late summer, your lawn could be experiencing heat stress. The good news is that the better cared-for your lawn is all year-round, the better it will recover when the cooler temperatures of fall arrive. What Heat Stress Does to Your Lawn Imagine the perfect lawn: green, lush, and weed-free. Now, imagine the complete opposite, and you have a picture of a heat-stressed lawn. The specific effects of heat stress include: Discoloration:  Grass typically turns brown or straw-colored at the tips or along the entire blade. Thinning Grass:  ..read more