Recent Tips and Articles by Smith Turf Management

Summer in Johns Creek is hot, humid, and full of pop‑up storms. That mix can punish turf if the care plan slips even a little. If you want a yard that stays thick and clean through the heat, it pays to avoid a few common traps […]

Every homeowner wants a thick, even lawn that looks great from spring to fall. The question is whether you get there faster by doing everything yourself or by hiring a local team that handles fertilization, weed control, and turf health on a set schedule. If your […]

Summer lawn fertilization Georgia is different from what you might read for cooler states. In , heat, humidity, and pop-up storms change how warm-season grasses behave. If you want steady color without stress, the key is a calm, science-first plan that puts plant health ahead of […]

If you want fewer weeds this year, start before they sprout. That is the power of pre-emergent weed control in , GA. A well-timed barrier keeps seeds like crabgrass and dandelions from becoming a summer eyesore, which means a thicker, cleaner lawn with less spot spraying […]

Spring arrives fast in , GA. Warm days wake up your grass, and weeds try to move in. This simple, Georgia‑smart plan shows how to start the season right with the proper fertilization schedule, pre‑emergent timing, mowing height, watering, and soil prep. If you want a […]

Many homeowners in , GA, do not realize grubs are damaging their turf until large brown patches appear. By that point, the roots are often chewed away, and recovery gets harder. This guide from Smith Turf Management explains how grubs operate in our climate, the subtle […]

Pre-emergent weed control in is all about timing and prevention. Our warm springs and long summers can turn one missed window into months of crabgrass and other eyesores. When you plan ahead, you keep weeds from breaking through the soil and stealing water, light, and […]

If your yard seems to sprout new weeds every week, you are not alone. sits in North Georgia's transition zone, where hot summers, cool winters, and clay-heavy soils create perfect openings for invaders like crabgrass, spurge, clover, kyllinga, and poa annua. When turf is thin, […]