Frequently Asked Questions About Simply Green Lawn Care

We provide recurring lawn care, outdoor pest control, and plant health services for residential and commercial properties across Metro Atlanta. Our services include weed control and fertilization, mosquito control, plant health care, liquid aeration, fire ant control, flea and tick control, armyworm and grub control, and Hydretain Water Saver. Residential customers can also request plant growth regulator treatments and Fescue aeration and seeding. Because every property is different, we recommend services based on your grass type, landscape, seasonal conditions, and the problems we find.

Yes. We serve homeowners as well as businesses, HOAs, multifamily communities, and other commercial properties. Residential and commercial landscapes often face similar problems, but the service plan may differ based on property size, foot traffic, appearance standards, outdoor- use areas, and scheduling requirements. Our commercial services include weed control and fertilization, mosquito control, plant health care, liquid aeration, fire ant control, flea and tick control, armyworm and grub control, and Hydretain Water Saver.

We serve Atlanta and surrounding communities, including Alpharetta, Auburn, Avondale Estates, Bethlehem, Braselton, Buford, Chamblee, Clarkston, Conyers, Cumming, Dacula, Decatur, Doraville, Duluth, Dunwoody, Flowery Branch, Grayson, Hoschton, Johns Creek, Lawrenceville, Lilburn, Lithonia, Loganville, Mableton, Marietta, Milton, Monroe, Norcross, Peachtree Corners, Roswell, and Suwanee. Service availability can depend on the property’s exact location, so contact us with your address if you are near the edge of one of these areas.

We treat residential lawns and a range of commercial landscapes throughout Metro Atlanta. Properties may include single- family homes, neighborhood common areas, office grounds, retail sites, multifamily communities, and other professionally managed landscapes. Before recommending a program, we consider the size and layout of the property, turf type, plant material, irrigation, sunlight, drainage, traffic, and current lawn or pest concerns. This allows us to recommend services that fit the site instead of applying the same plan to every property.

You do not need to diagnose the problem before contacting us. Brown patches, thinning grass, weeds, insect activity, and drought stress can look similar even when their causes are different. For example, an area that appears to need fertilizer may actually be suffering from compacted soil, poor irrigation coverage, disease, or root- feeding grubs. Tell us what you have noticed and how long it has been happening. We can evaluate the conditions and recommend the service or combination of services that best fits the property.

We evaluate visible symptoms, grass type, weed species, insect activity, soil conditions, drainage, sunlight, irrigation, and seasonal stress before making a recommendation. The pattern of damage often provides useful clues. Turf that lifts easily may have root damage, while thinning under trees may be related to shade rather than a nutrient deficiency. Some problems may require monitoring or additional testing before the cause is clear. Our goal is to identify the most likely issue and avoid recommending a treatment that does not address it.

We begin by gathering your contact information, property address, and the lawn, landscape, or pest concerns you want us to evaluate. Details such as grass type, irrigation, pets, recent seeding, and previous treatments can help us understand the property. We then confirm service availability and determine which program may be appropriate. Since pricing depends on the property and services involved, estimates are personalized rather than based on a single flat rate. You will have an opportunity to review the recommended services before getting started.

It depends on the service and the problem. Weed control and fertilization works best as a recurring program because weeds, turf growth, and nutritional needs change throughout the year. Mosquito control also requires scheduled applications during active periods because mosquitoes can return from surrounding properties. Other services, such as liquid aeration, Hydretain, fire ant control, or Fescue aeration and seeding, may be recommended seasonally or as supplements. We can explain which services require ongoing visits and which are scheduled for a particular need.

The schedule depends on the program. Our core weed control and fertilization program includes nine applications per calendar year, generally spaced about four to eight weeks apart. The interval changes because turf and weeds do not grow at the same rate in every season. Mosquito control follows a different schedule, with applications typically made every three weeks during mosquito season. Supplemental services have their own timing. Before service begins, we will explain what is included and how frequently you can expect us to visit.

The timeline depends on the starting condition and the issue being treated. Some actively growing weeds may begin responding relatively quickly, while established perennial weeds can require multiple applications. A thin or stressed lawn may need an entire growing cycle and proper mowing and watering to show substantial improvement. Mosquito activity may decline after treatment, but ongoing control requires recurring visits and removal of standing water. We set realistic expectations based on the problem instead of promising an instant or permanent result that outdoor conditions cannot support.

Yes. Bermuda, Zoysia, and Fescue have different growth cycles, seasonal needs, and tolerances. Bermuda and Zoysia are warm- season grasses that become dormant during colder weather, while Fescue is a cool- season grass that often struggles during Georgia summers. Treatment timing, fertilizer, weed control, mowing recommendations, and supplemental services should reflect those differences. We also consider shade, soil compaction, irrigation, and the lawn’s current condition. A treatment that is appropriate for one Metro Atlanta lawn may not be the right choice for another.

We apply products according to their labels and use instructions. As a practical precaution, children and pets should stay away from the treatment area while an application is being made and until it has dried, unless your technician provides different directions for that service. Drying time can vary with the product and weather. Please let us know about pets, locked gates, outdoor water bowls, play equipment, or other concerns before service. Always follow the instructions included with your service notification.

Please unlock any gates needed for access and secure pets indoors. Picking up toys, hoses, portable furniture, pet waste, and other objects helps the technician treat the lawn more thoroughly. If you have a mosquito service scheduled, emptying small containers of standing water can improve long- term control. Let us know about newly seeded areas, recent landscaping, irrigation problems, locked sections, or sensitive plants. You generally do not need to be home as long as we can safely access the agreed treatment areas.

A light rain may not affect every lawn application, and some treatments may benefit from being watered into the soil. Other applications need time to dry before rainfall. For mosquito control, we watch the weather and may reschedule when rain could interfere with the treatment. Once an appropriate application has dried or been watered in as directed, later rainfall is generally less of a concern. Because instructions differ by service, follow the notes from your technician rather than assuming every treatment should be handled the same way.

Professional applications work best when they are supported by good maintenance. Mow at the correct height for your grass type, keep mower blades sharp, and avoid removing too much of the grass blade at once. Water deeply when needed instead of applying small amounts every day, and check that irrigation reaches the entire lawn evenly. Report sudden discoloration, insect activity, or irrigation failures before the damage spreads. We provide the treatments, but mowing, watering, sunlight, drainage, and everyday property care all influence the final result.

We provide targeted programs for mosquitoes, fire ants, fleas, ticks, armyworms, and grubs. Each pest behaves differently, so the treatment area and schedule depend on what we are addressing. Mosquito service focuses on likely resting and breeding areas, while flea and tick control targets outdoor habitats where those pests are commonly active. Armyworms feed on grass blades, and grubs damage roots beneath the soil. Correct identification matters because drought, disease, and insect injury can sometimes create similar- looking lawn damage.

Yes. Our plant health care service is intended for eligible shrubs, ornamentals, and landscape plants, while our core lawn program focuses on turfgrass. Plant health problems may involve nutritional deficiencies, insects, disease, poor drainage, improper planting, or environmental stress. Yellow leaves, spots, dieback, and chewing damage do not always require the same treatment. We evaluate the plant, its location, and the symptoms before recommending care. In some cases, correcting watering, pruning, or site conditions may be just as important as applying a product.

Our residential program includes all of our core lawn, plant, and outdoor pest services. Residential customers can also request plant growth regulator treatments and Fescue aeration and seeding. The plant growth regulator program is designed for suitable, actively growing Bermuda lawns and helps manage vertical growth while supporting a denser appearance. Fescue aeration and seeding is a seasonal service used to replenish cool- season turf after summer stress. Availability depends on the grass type, season, and condition of the lawn.

Pricing is based on the size and condition of the property, the services selected, access requirements, and other site- specific factors. A recurring weed control and fertilization program will be priced differently from mosquito control, plant health care, or a seasonal supplemental service. We provide personalized estimates so you can see what is recommended for your property. Simply Green does not require a service contract. Autopay and prepay options are available, and a seasonal discount may be offered for prepaying.

Contact us and describe what you are seeing, where it is located, and when you first noticed it. Photos can be helpful, especially when a problem changes quickly. Some treatments need time to work, but sudden turf decline, insect activity, or unexpected plant damage should be reported promptly. Customers enrolled in our core lawn care programs receive free service calls when follow- up is appropriate. We can review the recent application, assess the conditions, and explain whether the lawn needs more time, a maintenance adjustment, or another visit.