Simply Green Blog Posts

Looking for low-maintenance plants to beautify your Atlanta landscaping? Thankfully, our warm weather provides ideal conditions for lots of good Georgia landscaping plants. Here are a few of our favorite easy to care for plants that thrive in Georgia: Crape Myrtle – Crape Myrtles are known for their beautiful and long-lasting summer flowers. Flower colors…

Better Atlanta Lawn Care Starts with Bug Repellent We all know how much of a hassle mosquitoes can be here in Georgia. Thankfully, there are some great plants and flowers that mosquitoes hate. Here are 5 natural bug-repellent plants to grow in your Atlanta backyard or garden: Lavender – Lavender repels just about every bug except…

They don’t call it “Hotlanta” for nothing! Those blazing hot summer days have done a number on most of the fescue lawns in the Atlanta area, but as fall draws closer, you can take Atlanta lawn care steps to prepare for a lush lawn next year. So what’s the secret to a healthy, thriving Atlanta…

Everyone loves a lush, green yard but did you know that your lawn is packed with a bunch of benefits that go way beyond looks? At Simply Green Lawn, we want to keep you in the loop. Check out some of these cool perks of having a natural grass lawn. Clean Air to Spare Each…

Water is easily one of the earth’s most important commodities, and our consumption keeps rising while reservoirs are sucked dry. This means that water conservation should be on everyone’s to-do list. But don’t worry, there’s an easy way to conserve water at home. Start collecting rain water! Rain barrels have been used for a long…

The summer sun is no joke! Now that we’re in the peak summer months, the heat can do a real number on your landscaping in Atlanta, GA. Heat stress is a very real thing and can turn your verdant, green yard into a crispy brown wasteland in no time if not properly cared for. At…

Mowing the lawn may have once been the province of bored kids hoping to make a few bucks, but not anymore! If you want your yard to look really great, it’s time to approach mowing like any other great art. First of all, you need the right tools, and they need to be in good…

There’s nothing better than spending long summer nights outside with friends and family, enjoying the warm weather and your beautiful yard. Make summertime even more pleasant by following these tips for summer lawn and landscape care. First of all, make sure you’re watering the right way. Hot weather doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll need to use…

Spring is finally here! It’s no surprise that May is National BBQ Month–we’re all excited to finally escape the tyranny of the indoors and spend time in our yards. And, of course, Memorial Day is May 28th! Before you start inviting friends over, let Simply Green Lawn Care help you beautify your outdoor space. You…

Georgia is famous for its red clay. While most states have dirt, we Georgians have to deal with clay that challenges growth for our beautiful lawns. Clay makes it incredibly hard for oxygen, nutrients, and water to reach the roots. Fortunately, Simply Green Lawn Care can help. We can aerate your lawn to breathe new…

Everything we love about spring falls into the beautiful month of April – National Lawn Care Month, Earth Day, and Arbor Day are just a few reasons to celebrate! But, you may not know the details of Arbor Day or its importance. So, take a few minutes to discover its history and how you can…

April means so many things, not least of which is the return of spring weather–hopefully for good this time! In keeping with the spirit of spring, April is National Lawn Care Month and a perfect time to get a head start on caring for your lawn with appropriate services from Simply Green! Fertilization. Plants are…