2010 weather in North Georgia has been so nice thus far. Not too hot. Perfect rain amounts. Cool nights. This has been the most comfortable start to summer I remember. Grass and plants look great. I love it.
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Pine Straw Georgia
I post this tip about once per month… not to complain about me not getting pine straw work but to just warn homeowners about a scam . Full post here.
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Mowing Pollen
Pollen has been terrible this season from personal observation here in Georgia. I do not watch local news much but I hear their “pollen count” has been off the charts. I know that my mower has looked like a bumble bee with all the yellow caked on the black mower. Please wear a mask if you are doing your own mowing.
People Love Feeding Birds
People love to feed birds. My Dad is big into it with all kinds of crazy bird feeders. I think it must be relaxing just like gardening. The bird below has benefited from this hobby…. too much I’d say. Link to blog here.
Buying New Plants To Freeze?
It almost always gets warm here in north Georgia in late March only to fool folks into buying new plants. The trick comes when we get about 3 harshly cold days around Easter or before. People set out their newly purchased items from Home Depot or Shirley’s Feed & Seed in Commerce GA (nice folks) only have them hurt by a late frost. Just keep your eyes on the forecasts so you do not get surprised by a crazy weather pattern. Weathermen love to freak out so just watch a little of the news and you won’t miss it…. or just use this link for Commerce GA’s 10 day forecast. Saves time.
How pine straw sellers make money
Ever wonder how the guy knocking on your door to spread some pine straw at an unbelieveably low price can make money? I mean if he is going to spread it for $3.50 per bale and you would pay 3.25 per bale at home depot which does not include spreading it …. It sounds like a great deal right. Wrong. The majority of these door knockers, not all, basically double charge the home owner for the bales. If they tell you they put out 98 then they likely put out about 50. They spread the pine straw way too thin to make it go further.
A good deal is not always what it seems. You’re welcome 
Stop Georgia Fire Ants Now
Now is the time to get fire ants before they get your lawn. The weather in North Georgia is warming and the ants will start their rise to the top of the lawn. Get us to treat your lawn now so you do not have to worry about them later…. or treat it yourself if you want. Just make sure to treat the whole yard and not just spots. Good luck.
Lawn Care Jackson County Georgia
If you are in need of any lawn services in the Jackson County Georgia area please give us a call 706-224-4241 or email us tinman23@windstream.net .
We cut grass, trim hedges, aerate, and offer fire ant control. If you just have a question I am glad to help.
Will Pine Straw Stop All Weeds?
You need pine straw in your landscape beds… or mulch. The reason is that it controls weeds and keeps in moisture for the plants. But to stop weeds completely you have to maintain the beds weekly. Either spraying with weed killer or pulling them up by hand are the most common methods. The more you spray the less pulling is needed. Just be careful not to kill your plants. It is not hard to do if you spray on a windy day. It is best to do it on a day with no wind.
What Your Lawn Needs Now
I cannot say what a lawn in Oregon needs at this time of year but I do know what grass needs in Northeast Georgia right now. I do this to my personal property and many of the properties I take care of in my lawn care business.
- 1. Aerate
- Put out fire ant control
- Fertilize
- Over seed
There are many factors that determine how your lawn will perform. But the list above is a great baseline to follow.
