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Lawn care services in Atlanta, GA

Atlanta's tree canopy shapes every lawn decision here. Bermuda and zoysia need six or more hours of sun, which many Morningside and Virginia-Highland yards just don't get, so fescue or shade beds take over. In Buckhead's bigger lots, sunny front lawns and shady backyards often need two different programs on one property.

We work across Atlanta, including Buckhead, Virginia-Highland, Morningside, Kirkwood, East Atlanta and Inman Park.

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Landscaping in Atlanta

Shade Beds, Clay Fixes & Plantings

In Atlanta, the best landscaping often replaces the lawn where it won't grow anyway: shade beds of hellebores, ferns, hostas and native azaleas under the canopy, pine straw in natural areas, and terraced beds where clay slopes wash out.

From $150 →

Lawn Care in Atlanta

Bermuda, Zoysia & Fescue Care

Atlanta lawn care splits by grass type.

From $35 →

Lawn Mowing in Atlanta

Weekly Mowing & Edging

Bermuda gets cut short, around 1 to 2 inches.

From $35 →

Lawn Aeration in Atlanta

Core Aeration for Red Clay

Red clay compacts fast, so most Atlanta lawns benefit from yearly core aeration.

From $120 →

Grub Control in Atlanta

Grub & Armyworm Control

Japanese beetle and May beetle grubs feed in late summer.

From $95 →

Sod Installation in Atlanta

Bermuda & Zoysia Sod

Bermuda and zoysia sod go down from late spring through midsummer, when they root in two to three weeks.

From $1.25/sq ft →

Lawn Fertilization in Atlanta

Feeding & Lime Program

Most Atlanta lawns need lime as much as fertilizer, because acidic clay locks up nutrients.

From $55 / visit →

Weed Control in Atlanta

Pre-Emergent & Weed Control

Two pre-emergent windows run the show: February to March for crabgrass and goosegrass, and September to October for Poa annua and winter weeds.

From $65 / visit →

Atlanta

What Atlanta lawns are up against

Atlanta lawns are a mix: Bermuda and zoysia in the sun, fescue fighting for life under a dense tree canopy, and red Georgia clay underneath all of it. The city's big trees are part of the appeal, but they make lawn care a matter of sun hours, not just the calendar. Our Atlanta crews plan every yard around how much light it really gets.

Soil

Atlanta's red clay is dense, acidic and low in organic matter. It sheds water on slopes, bakes hard in late summer and usually needs lime to keep pH where grass can use fertilizer. Core aeration and topdressing with compost are the slow, reliable fixes.

Grass

Bermuda and zoysia cover the sunny yards. Tall fescue is the go-to under the canopy in neighborhoods like Morningside and Druid Hills, but it thins every summer and needs fall overseeding. Centipede and St. Augustine turn up on some south-side lots.

Water

Georgia allows outdoor watering on any day but only before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m., with some exceptions. That makes early-morning deep watering the right habit anyway. Fescue under trees competes with roots for every drop, so shaded lawns often need more water than you'd expect.

Seasonal calendar

A year of lawn care in Atlanta

  1. February to March

    Pre-emergent for crabgrass and goosegrass. Lime if a soil test calls for it.

  2. April to May

    Feed Bermuda and zoysia after green-up. Light feeding for fescue only. Mowing season starts.

  3. May to July

    Core aeration for warm-season lawns. Sod season for Bermuda and zoysia.

  4. July to August

    Grub prevention. Watch for fall armyworm, which can strip a Bermuda lawn in days.

  5. September to October

    Aerate and overseed fescue lawns. Winter-weed pre-emergent for the warm-season lawns.

  6. November to January

    Leaf cleanup, a big job under Atlanta's canopy. Fescue gets its main feeding before the cold.

Reviews

Atlanta homeowners love the results

Thousands of five-star ratings across the country. Here's a small sample.

  • “Love the photo receipt after every visit. I travel a lot and it's exactly the kind of proof-of-work I needed.”

    Priya S., Atlanta, GA

  • “Fast to respond, easy to reschedule in the app, and the quality is consistent every single week.”

    Devin K., Atlanta, GA

  • “Switched from a national chain and the difference is night and day. My lawn is actually thriving now.”

    Alicia R., Atlanta, GA

FAQ

Lawn care in Atlanta: common questions

Red clay compacts fast, so most Atlanta lawns benefit from yearly core aeration. Bermuda and zoysia should be aerated in late spring or early summer while they are growing. Fescue is aerated in September, right before overseeding.

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