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Lawn & Landscape Tips

Practical advice on lawns, sprinklers, patios and plantings for north Georgia homes and businesses — from the people who build and maintain them every day.

A North Georgia Lawn Calendar: When to Mow, Feed, Aerate and Overseed
March 10, 2026

A North Georgia Lawn Calendar: When to Mow, Feed, Aerate and Overseed

Bermuda, Zoysia and fescue all want different things at different times of year. Month by month, here's what a lawn around Cumming and Alpharetta actually needs — and what to skip.

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Six Signs Your Sprinkler System Needs Repair (Before the Water Bill Tells You)
June 2, 2026

Six Signs Your Sprinkler System Needs Repair (Before the Water Bill Tells You)

A dry corner, a soggy strip, a head that mists instead of sprays — most sprinkler problems announce themselves long before they show up on the bill. What to look for and what each one means.

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Patio, Walkway or Retaining Wall: Planning a Hardscape Project in Georgia Clay
August 18, 2026

Patio, Walkway or Retaining Wall: Planning a Hardscape Project in Georgia Clay

What makes a paver patio last thirty years and another one heave in three is almost entirely underground. How to plan a hardscape project on a north Georgia lot, and the questions to ask before anyone digs.

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