Lowcountry lawn care guides
Lawn care tips.
Straight answers for Charleston and Mount Pleasant yards. When to fertilize, how high to mow, what that brown patch is, and how to fix standing water.
How to Choose a Lawn Care Company in Mount Pleasant
How to choose a lawn care company in Mount Pleasant and Charleston. Questions to ask about pesticide licensing, insurance, schedules and communication.
Read the guide →Brush Removal in Charleston for Overgrown Lots
Brush removal in Charleston for overgrown lots. What the job involves, hazards to watch for, invasive plants and how to keep brush from coming back.
Read the guide →When to Apply Preemergent Weed Control in Charleston
When to apply preemergent in Charleston SC. Clemson timing for spring and fall, watering in, second applications, and cautions for new sod and seed.
Read the guide →Yard Drainage in Charleston and How to Fix Standing Water
Yard drainage in Charleston made simple. Why water stands after Lowcountry rain, how grading and swales fix it, and when a low spot needs more than dirt.
Read the guide →Land Clearing in Charleston SC With Compact Equipment
Land clearing in Charleston SC with compact equipment. What small lot clearing involves, tree protection rules to check first, and how to plan the job right.
Read the guide →Month by Month Lawn Care Calendar for Charleston SC
A month by month lawn care calendar for Charleston and the Lowcountry. When to mow, fertilize, prevent weeds, aerate and water warm season grass all year.
Read the guide →Fall Yard Cleanup Checklist for Mount Pleasant Homes
A fall yard cleanup checklist for Mount Pleasant homes. Leaves, mowing height, weed prevention, beds, shrubs and what to skip on warm season lawns this fall.
Read the guide →St. Augustine Grass Care in Charleston: A Local Guide
St. Augustine grass care in Charleston: mowing height, feeding, watering, chinch bugs, large patch and gray leaf spot, based on Clemson Extension guidance.
Read the guide →Pine Straw vs Mulch for Charleston Landscape Beds
Pine straw vs mulch in Charleston beds. How each holds up in Lowcountry heat, rain and slopes, how deep to spread it, and which one fits your yard best.
Read the guide →Palm Tree Trimming in Charleston: Sabal and Other Palms
Palm tree trimming in Charleston done the right way. Which fronds to cut, why hurricane cuts hurt sabal palms, and how to feed and care for Lowcountry palms.
Read the guide →Crape Myrtle Pruning in Charleston: Avoid Crape Murder
Crape myrtle pruning in Charleston done right. When to prune, what to cut, and why topping, known as crape murder, weakens trees and ruins their shape.
Read the guide →When to Prune Shrubs in the Lowcountry: A Plant by Plant Guide
When to prune shrubs in the Lowcountry, from azaleas and gardenias to hollies and boxwood. Timing by plant so Charleston yards keep next year's blooms.
Read the guide →Centipede Grass Fertilizer Schedule for the Lowcountry
A centipede grass fertilizer schedule for Charleston and the Lowcountry, based on Clemson guidance. Light feeding, the right timing, and how to avoid decline.
Read the guide →Chinch Bugs in St. Augustine Lawns in Charleston SC
Chinch bugs in St. Augustine grass cause yellow, dying patches in Charleston summers. How to find them, tell them from drought or fungus, and control them.
Read the guide →Large Patch and Brown Patch Fungus in Charleston Lawns
Large patch, often called brown patch, hits Charleston St. Augustine, zoysia and centipede lawns in spring and fall. How to spot it, prevent it and treat it.
Read the guide →Best Grass for Charleston SC and Mount Pleasant Lawns
The best grass for Charleston SC lawns depends on shade, salt, traffic and upkeep. Compare St. Augustine, zoysia, centipede and bermuda for the Lowcountry.
Read the guide →How to Water New Sod in Summer Heat in Charleston SC
How to water new sod in Charleston summer heat. A week by week schedule for the Lowcountry, signs of trouble, and when to cut back and mow the first time.
Read the guide →Best Time to Fertilize a Lawn in Charleston SC
The best time to fertilize a lawn in Charleston SC, based on Clemson guidance for warm season grass. When to start, when to stop, and why soil tests matter.
Read the guide →Sod Installation in Charleston SC, Grass Choice and Timing
Sod installation in Charleston SC done right. How to choose St. Augustine, zoysia, centipede or bermuda sod, when to lay it, and how to prep the soil first.
Read the guide →Dethatching a Lawn in Charleston the Right Way
Dethatching a lawn in Charleston the right way. How to measure thatch, when to power rake zoysia, bermuda and St. Augustine, and the mistakes that kill turf.
Read the guide →Overseeding a Lawn in Charleston and Winter Rye Pros and Cons
Overseeding a lawn in Charleston is different with warm season grass. Learn which grasses can be seeded, when to seed, and the pros and cons of winter rye.
Read the guide →Core Aeration Benefits for Sandy and Compacted Lowcountry Soil
Core aeration benefits for Lowcountry lawns on sandy coastal soil and compacted new construction fill, and how to tell which one your Charleston yard has.
Read the guide →How Often to Mow Your Lawn in Charleston, by Season
How often to mow your lawn in Charleston through spring, summer, fall and winter, using the one third rule for St. Augustine, centipede, zoysia and bermuda.
Read the guide →When to Aerate a Lawn in Charleston SC
When to aerate a lawn in Charleston SC. Clemson timing for St. Augustine, centipede, zoysia and bermuda, plus how aeration fits with preemergent weed control.
Read the guide →How to Get Rid of Dollarweed in a Lowcountry Lawn
How to get rid of dollarweed in Charleston and Lowcountry lawns. Fix the watering that feeds it, then treat it safely in St. Augustine and centipede grass.
Read the guide →Common Lawn Weeds in Charleston SC and How to Control Them
Learn to identify the common lawn weeds in Charleston SC, from dollarweed to nutsedge and crabgrass, and when to treat them in a warm season lawn.
Read the guide →Mowing Height for Warm Season Grass in Charleston
The right mowing height for warm season grass in Charleston. Clemson guidance for St. Augustine, centipede, zoysia and bermuda, plus shade and heat tips.
Read the guide →Lawn Mowing Service in Mount Pleasant SC: What to Expect
What a good lawn mowing service in Mount Pleasant SC should include, from mowing height and sharp blades to edging, trimming, blowing and a steady schedule.
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