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As spring arrives in Lawrenceville, Georgia, many homeowners are wondering how to handle their lawn care and landscapes this season.  As people find themselves more intuned with nature, the environment, and busier than ever, low-maintenance gardening is becoming more popular. Take a look at these low-maintenance gardening ideas that will give you a great-looking yard but with a fraction of the work.

Here in Lawrenceville, Georgia, our turf often begins to show signs of compacted soil in the spring. Compacted soil can cause several issues, including brown patches and spongy grass, but never fear; there is a solution. It's called aeration. Unsure of what this odd term means? Environmental Turf Management is here to explain everything you need to know about compacted soil, aeration, how it works, the signs your grass needs it, and when it's best to have it performed. 

Spring will be here before you know it. If you want to have the best looking lawn in Loganville, follow these helpful lawn care tips including lawn fertilization, weed control and proper irrigation.

Is your yard experiencing unexplained plant death and mysterious mounds? It could be the result of a mole. Learn how to spot the signs of a mole infestation, how to tell the difference between moles and voles, and what you can do about it.

It’s time to ring in the new year in Loganville, Georgia with a new lawn care resolution. Make 2022 the best year for your lawn. At Environmental Turf Management, we have been creating perfect lawns in the greater Atlanta area for over twenty years. We offer a wide range of lawn care services that range from weed control to pest control to tree and shrub care. Keep reading to find out more about our services and what you can gain from them.

Evergreens can be found everywhere during the holiday season, but how much do you really know about these beautiful, functional trees and shrubs? Many evergreen species are native to Georgia, and we have some unique ways to use these beautiful plants on your property.

As winter arrives in Georgia, our options for growing plants outside dwindle. Thankfully, several plant species have adapted to harsh climates, making them easy to take care of in your home. Here is a list of some of the hardiest houseplants out there. And while you watch them grow, don't forget to get a head start and schedule your spring lawn care now with Environmental Turf Management because it will be here before you know it.

Spring may seem like a long ways off, but what you do - or don't do - to combat weeds in the fall will have an impact on how many weeds pop up early next year. By adding weed control to your lawn maintenance routine, you can vastly reduce the number of annoying weeds you see next spring.

For most of the country, fall signals the end of the growing season and an end to gardening. Here in Georgia, we are blessed with mild weather most of the year which means our growing season is longer. Here's everything you need to know about fall gardening. For the rest of your lawn care needs, call on the professionals at Environmental Turf Management.

As a Georgia homeowner, when was the last time you thought about your gutters? Gutters are supposed to be hidden, subtle features of our homes providing the vital function of keeping our homes dry and our foundations sound. But a clogged drain could be an attractive home for pests. Learn what type of pests are attracted to your gutters and how to keep them clean and unclogged. Then get flea and tick control from the professionals at Environmental Turf Management.

Here in the Atlanta area, it might be October but that doesn’t mean your gardening season is over. Fall is an opportunity to grow different types of flowers that thrive in the cool short days that lie ahead of us. And while you are doing just that, obtain an effective lawn fertilization program with the professionals at Environmental Turf Management.

Pesky insects love to overwinter in our beloved Georgia trees hoping to seek shelter and hatch their eggs in the spring. Once they hatch, the young often cause enormous damage to your beloved lawn ornaments. But you can stop them with a comprehensive tree and shrub care program that contains dormant oil. What is dormant oil? Read on to find out and learn where you can receive high-quality tree and shrub care.

Fall is the time when things wind down and nature gets ready for the long sleep of winter. But now is not the time to be lax with yard work. By following this checklist, you can get your lawn ready for fall

Tired of mowing your lawn? The armyworm could be the perfect solution. But if you like your Georgia yard and want to keep it the way it is, you may want to read on and learn everything you need to know about these lawn destroyers, including managing and stopping them before your grass becomes their next feast. Environmental Turf Management's lawn care program offers lawn surface insect control as part of their program.

A flea and tick control application can save you hundreds or thousands of dollars on medical bills related to flea and tick-borne diseases. Read about some of the most common diseases transmitted by these annoying bugs.

Here in metro Atlanta, home and business owners take pride in their landscapes. Having a yard filled with trees and a colorful garden is appealing to the eye and benefits our ecosystem by providing food for essential pollinators such as butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Here are a few tips and ideas on how you can attract pollinators to your metro Atlanta area property. 

From tree care to lawn fertilization, the professionals at Environmental Turf Management will get your commercial property look sharp so you always make the sale.