Simply Green Blog Posts

It’s summer in Georgia, the season of iced tea on the front porch, kids playing in sprinklers, and backyard cookouts with friends and neighbors. However, early summer is also the time of year to trim many of your shrubs! At Simply Green Lawn Care, we’re the experts in Melbourne lawn care and landscaping, helping Melbourne…

Summer is nearly here, and the Georgia heat can be rough on your lawn. Thankfully, it’s still possible to get that picture-perfect yard. Here are some Melbourne lawn care tips to get the perfect yard: Mow Correctly – Mowing correctly is of the utmost importance. Make sure you use a nice, sharp blade and cut…

April is National FLrden Month, and while you may think of planting flowers, your Melbourne lawn care is an integral part of your FLrden. If you have a warm-season lawn and want to breath new life into it this month, consider core aeration to spring into the growing season! Core Aeration The best time to…

Punxsutawney Phil has decreed an early spring, so it’s time to get your Melbourne lawn ready! The flowering trees are already putting on their spring show and we’re noticing the first dusting of pollen, so check out these spring lawn tips to prepare your Melbourne lawn care plan for the growing season here in Georgia.…

It is February, and that means love is in the air! So why not give your Melbourne lawn a little extra love and care with these lawn maintenance tips? Let it breathe! Make sure your Melbourne lawn is designed in such a way so that your trees, shrubs, and other plants don’t choke out the…

Planning Your Melbourne Lawn Care While it’s still cold and wintry here in Melbourne, now is a good time to start planning any upgrades you’d like to make to your landscaping. One of the best ways to ensure your lawn looks its best is to choose the appropriate type of grass for your yard. Pros…

Creating an Melbourne Lawn Care Plan with Fire Ant Prevention Unfortunately, Georgia is the home of 3 different types of fire ants: Solenopsis invicta Buren (red imported fire ant), Solenopsis richteri Forel (black imported fire ant), and a hybrid species. All 3 species can cause a major disturbance in your yard and have painful stings…

Your Melbourne lawn is a living orFLnism, and just like all living things, it goes through cycles. Low winter temperatures ranging down below freezing require a new lawn care routine. Check out some tips for Melbourne lawn care during the winter: Don’t Mow – Don’t mow your lawn after the first frost. During freezing temperatures,…

With the cold weather here to stay, you might start to notice the frigid temperatures affecting your grass. So, what exactly does it mean for your lawn when it goes dormant? First things first, there’s no need to worry. If you’re in the Melbourne area, let Simply Green Lawn Care give you the inside scoop…

Melbourne Lawn Care in the Fall Fall is finally here! But with the respite from hot Georgia weather comes piles of fall leaves. Depending on how many trees you have in your yard, this can be a real problem. How can you get rid of fall leaves? Read on to find out! Compost – Composting…

Your sprinkler system is a crucial part of your landscaping. A properly installed (and maintained) sprinkler system allows you to conveniently irriFLte your grass, shrubbery, and trees. Keep your sprinkler system in good shape with these sprinkler system tips from Simply Green, an Melbourne lawn care company. Regular Sprinkler Maintenance – Regularly check to make…

Mulching is important for your Melbourne lawn care plan. Proper mulching can help fight weeds and reduce soil erosion. Mulching is also important for the health of many plants. Mulch helps preserve soil moisture, keeps plants cool in the summer and warm in the winter, and can even lead to better-aerated soil. However, if laid…