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How do I program an irrigation controller?

How do I program an irrigation controller? In this article we will dive into how to program an irrigation controller.  Irrigation controllers can be frustrating to program for watering your lawn and plantings.  There are several different types of controllers available and dozens of older models that still used.  Digital display controllers are the most…

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Lawn care warner robins

Lawn care in Warner Robins, GA Lawn care in Warner Robins is a unique environment to take care of lawns.  In Warner Robins, GA the soil is generally more sandy than Macon since it is just south of the Piedmont region.  The weather in Warner Robins, GA can also be challenging.  With heat soaring above…

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What is the best grass for my yard?

What is the best grass for my yard? This is not an easy question and takes quite a bit of thought and consideration. Macon / Warner Robins are within the transition zone meaning we experience a good bit of warm and cold weather. Warm season grasses are the only option in Macon / Warner Robins….

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How long should I water my lawn?

A common question among homeowners in the Macon / Warner Robins area is how do I water my lawn?  In this article, we will address watering times, types of sprinkler heads, and when to water in different seasons.

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Localized Dry Spot

LDS or localized dry spot A localized dry spot is a condition we encounter to some extent every summer in Macon / Warner Robins. Too often it is misdiagnosed as a “fungus” by an untrained eye. Fungicides are costly and a correct diagnosis should always be obtained by a qualified professional prior to application. Most…

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Watering your lawn

Watering instructions for Macon / Warner Robins. Great detailed advice on watering instructions for the Macon / Warner Robins area.

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Mowing heights

Knowing the correct mowing heights for turf can make a difference between a yellow lawn and a green lawn. The basic rule of mowing is not to remove more than one third of the blade at any one time. By mowing more frequently, you can take less off the blade each time, and this will…

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Winter Desiccation

In Macon / Warner Robins Georgia, winter desiccation is the death of leaves or plants by drying during winter when the plant is either dormant or semi-dormant. Typically, we see the injury on the lawn from desiccation occurring on exposed and elevated sites. Two things happen in these areas of your lawn: moisture tends to…

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Cool vs. Warm Season Grasses

Cool vs.  Warm Season Grasses Warm Season Grasses:           Cool Season Grasses:           Macon / Warner Robins is on the lower edge of the “transition zone” – meaning, we live at the interface of cool/humid and warm/humid climatic zones. To the north in the cool/humid zone, cool…

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Chinch Bug Lawn Damage in Macon / Warner Robins GA

  It’s the season for Chinch bug lawn damage in Macon / Warner Robins GA Uh oh… Summer is under way and you’ve noticed your lawn starting to develop brown patches that seem to be creeping across your lawn.  In Macon / Warner Robins, our lawns are susceptible to the damage caused by the dreaded…

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