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What Your Lawn Needs This January

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Updated: Jan 7


Not only is it a new month, but a new year. This year let's add regular lawn maintenance to your list of New Year resolutions. The lawn is one of the first things someone will see of your home. You always want to make a great first impression, so this year let's make your lawn look great. So, let's review a few things to remember this month when maintaining your lawn.



Pine Straw Installation

As we welcome the new year, it’s the perfect time to revitalize your outdoor spaces with our premium Pine Straw installation service. Fresh pine straw not only beautifies your garden but also provides numerous benefits for your landscaping needs.


Why Should I Install Pine Straw In January?

January is the best time of the year to get new bedding of pine straw because the pine needles have just fallen from the winter, creating the yearly supply of pine straw. Pine straw will always be the freshest in January meaning it looks the best and will last longer than if you put it down later in the year. In January most of the plants and grasses are dormant for the winter, but a fresh bedding of pine straw will give your lawn some life and help with the aesthetic of the home. The lawn will begin to get very busy in the spring and summer. With so many new plants and grass growing, it's nice not to have to worry about getting pine straw put down.


What Are The Benefits Of Using Pine Straw In My Landscape?

Pine straw is a high-quality bedding material for your trees and plants. A pine straw covering adds beauty to your landscape while deterring weeds. It is insect and rodent-free, adheres well to slopes, and will not wash away during heavy rain. Pine straw is a great way to help with erosion. It also keeps enough moisture in the ground to help the plants within your landscape beds, but not enough to promote fungus growth.  








Mulch Installation

Mulch is a higher-quality landscape bedding material that adds a lot to the aesthetic of your lawn and home. Mulch will last longer than other organic bedding materials and usually needs to be reinstalled once a year to every other year. Because of this, getting new mulch at the beginning of the year is preferable for most of our customers.


What Are The Benefits Of Using Mulch In My Landscape?

Mulch is a great investment you can make for your landscape because its one of the most effective methods of organic weed control. It is one of the solutions that we typically provide for our clients who are experiencing problems with weeds in their shrub and flower beds.


Generally speaking, mulch is a material that is applied to the soil that serves several purposes. It not only inhibits the growth of weeds but is also used as a way to increase the concentration of nutrients in the soil. Mulch helps to protect the root system of the plants and keeps moisture in the soil during droughts.








Winter Cutbacks



What Are Winter Cutbacks?

January and February are the times of the year to make sure all the perennials, decorative grasses, rose bushes, crape myrtles, and all the shrubs are cut back to size. These plants need to be cut back in the winter for optimal growth in the upcoming spring season. There is less stress on the plant when cutting it in the winter, and it's more manageable to shape the plant at this time. This should be done during mid to late winter to ensure the weather is not warm enough for the plant to grow before a hard freeze. If you want beautiful landscape beds this spring now is the time to act. 








Fertilization & Weed Control

Treating the lawn is one of the best and easiest ways to help keep your lawn looking nice and staying healthy. By controlling the weeds, you eliminate the risk of weeds spreading and overtaking the lawn. Fertilizing the lawn will help grow full and stronger grass.

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How Should My Weeds Be Treated This Month?

In January, lawn care in Georgia typically involves several important tasks to ensure your lawn remains healthy through the winter months. Here are some key activities you should consider:


Fertilization: Apply a winter fertilizer if you haven’t done so already. A slow-release fertilizer formulated for winter can help provide nutrients that will be beneficial as the grass enters its dormant phase.


Weed Control: December is an ideal time to apply pre-emergent herbicides to prevent winter weeds from germinating. Be sure to choose a product that is suitable for the type of grass you have.


By following these steps, you can maintain a healthy lawn during the colder months and prepare it for a robust growth cycle in the spring.





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