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Winterizing Irrigation Systems

At Arbor-Nomics, we strive to provide reliable, high quality lawn care services for our metro Atlanta, Georgia area clients. Watering your lawn is an important part of maintaining healthy and vibrant grass. However, in colder months, low temperatures can complicate matters. Winterizing your irrigation system is vital for homeowners who want to protect the integrity of their irrigation and plumbing systems. While our lawn service company doesn’t offer winterization or…

Top Five Southern Lawn Myths Busted!

If caring for your lawn were simple, there wouldn’t be a lawn care treatment service industry. You’d be hard pressed to find someone who looks forward to mowing and caring for their lawn. To most, it’s a chore, and a mandatory one if you want to keep up with the Joneses and care at all about curb appeal. Part of what makes this process difficult is distinguishing fact from fiction…

Types of Grass In Ga: Choosing the Best Grass for Your Lawn

There are 3 types of grass in Ga that are popular and grow very well in the greater Atlanta area. They are Bermuda grass, fescue, and zoysia. However, it does not mean that any one of these is perfect for your yard. Here’s what you need to know to make the best choice. Bermuda grass tolerates traffic and drought but not deep shade. Few types of grass in Ga heavy…

Deer eating vegetation in lawn

How to Protect Your Lawn from Deer Damage

Yes, deer are lovely to look at. But the damage they can do to ornamental trees, shrubs, and other plants is not. Though there’s no sure-fire way to completely deer-proof your yard, there are several measures you can take to deter them, and the bigger your bag of tricks the better. Here are a few of the many popular approaches to keeping Bambi at bay. Wrap Young Trees During Fall….

Close-up of aeration of compacted soil.

The Atlanta Guide to Aeration and Overseeding

You know that water and good soil are essential for a lush, green lawn. But you might not know that part of what makes a soil good is empty space, or tiny holes called pores.  The porous nature of healthy soil is what allows water, air, and lawn fertilizers to penetrate the ground and circulate down to the root system, where they’re needed.   When pores are too small or…

Outdoor patio with pergola and lighting

How to Create Outdoor Ambience with Lighting

At Arbor-Nomics, we consider outdoor spaces another room of your home. From hot summer months to late fall, we think it’s important to take advantage of your lawn as much as you can. Whether you want to extend your outdoor summer fun or enjoy your space when the days are short and cooler, lighting is a key element. Here are our tips on creating beautiful, ambient lighting for your outdoor…

Brown patch fungus in lawn

Avoid These Three Common Summer Lawn Diseases

Atlanta’s hot summer temperatures unfortunately create the perfect conditions for a few summer lawn diseases that can be difficult to treat. Keep a close eye on your lawn during the summer months – since these conditions are common, they can appear relatively quickly. Here are three summer lawn diseases to watch out for this summer and a few tips on how to mitigate the risk of your lawn contracting them….

Monarch butterfly on zinnia flower.

Attract Butterflies to Your Garden with These Plants

Nothing feels more like summer than seeing butterflies floating around a colorful Atlanta garden. And since Georgia is home to a number of butterflies like monarchs, painted ladies, tiger swallowtails, and black swallowtails, it’s relatively simple to attract them to your lawn. In addition to adding beauty to your outdoor space, they will pollinate your flowers and help sustain a healthy garden. Below, we’ve listed a few flowers that are…

Close-up of celosia bloom.

Grow These Hardy Plants for Flowers All Summer

Though it’s late spring, it’s not too late to plant flowers for mid- to late-summer blooms. We’ve rounded up a few that require little maintenance and will yield beautiful flowers to enjoy during the hot months ahead. With these varieties, add color to your outdoor space or cut them for an arrangement you can enjoy inside your home as well. Zinnias. These hardy flowers are southern classics for a reason….

Three potted plants on outdoor patio.

Enhancing Your Outdoor Living Space for Spring and Summer

Early spring is the perfect time to prepare your southern lawn and outdoor living space for the warmer months ahead. While your lawn wakes up and the days grow longer, take advantage of the natural beauty around you by creating an outdoor space for you and your family to enjoy. Read on for a few simple tips that will help you create an outdoor oasis at your own home.  …