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Ask a random group of homeowners how they handle fallen autumn leaves and most will sort themselves into one of two groups: Either they leave leaves where they fall, or they industriously gather every single…

Mulch can provide a variety of important benefits for your ornamental trees and shrubs. The basic principles for using it correctly are fairly straightforward, but many people are not familiar with them. As a result,…

Even a careful waterer may notice the occasional area where water pools on a lawn because of poor drainage. This water isn’t doing anything for your grass, but it will still show up on your…

Homeowners hire turf care companies because they care about the appearance of their properties. They understand that, for grass to look its best, it must be healthy. The same is true for other elements of…

Each season presents its own lawn care challenge, and summer’s is heat. You can spend the entire spring nurturing your grass as it emerges from dormancy, following best practices for watering and mowing, only to…

As you work to create and maintain a healthy, attractive lawn, one of your biggest challenges is invasive pests.  Many of us have nurtured favorite plants only to have them fall prey to an insect invasion.  The lawn…

It can be a real challenge to ensure that your lawn gets just the right amount of moisture. You don’t need us to tell you that pools of standing water in your yard means your…

There’s nothing that helps shake off the winter blues like getting outside (during the warmer parts of the day) and putting in some work to get ready for spring. It’s time to shake out your…

Bumpy lawns cause headaches for many homeowners. At Southern Lawns, we work alongside you with our lawn treatment programs to help achieve the dream lawn you desire. Unfortunately, there are some lawn issues beyond our…

We at Southern Lawns spend most of our year working alongside you to keep your yard healthy and beautiful with our lawn care programs. Now, as temperatures drop and many plants become dormant, we’re all spending…