Everyone loves a lush, green yard but did you know that your lawn is packed with a bunch of benefits that go way beyond looks? At Simply Green Lawn, we want to keep you in the loop. Check out some of these cool perks of having a natural grass lawn.

Clean Air to Spare

Each blade of grass in your yard pulls in used, polluted air and pushes out fresh, pure oxygen. Now think about the millions of blades of grass in your lawn working together. The result is pretty amazing! 2,500 square feet of natural grass can clean up to 300 pounds of carbon out of the air every year, producing cleaner air for you and your family to breathe.

Don’t Run Away From Runoff

A natural turf lawn reduces pollutants from slipping through the soil into groundwater. It can also help to absorb and redirect excess rainwater. This means you’re helping to keep flooding and harmful runoff under control just by having a nice yard!

Beat the Heat

Have you ever stood in the middle of a parking lot on a hot Atlanta summer day and thought your shoes might melt to the pavement? Now think about if you’ve ever had that feeling while you’re standing on a soccer field. Grass absorbs heat, keeping the surrounding area 14 degrees cooler than bare soil and a whopping 30 degrees cooler than asphalt. So, the next time you want to cool off, try heading to the park and finding some grass under a shade tree!

Want to find out more benefits of natural grass around your home or business? Check out what we have to offer here at Simply Green Lawn Care Plus in Atlanta, GA!

Water is easily one of the earth’s most important commodities, and our consumption keeps rising while reservoirs are sucked dry. This means that water conservation should be on everyone’s to-do list. But don’t worry, there’s an easy way to conserve water at home. Start collecting rain water!

Rain barrels have been used for a long time and they’re starting to make a comeback in cities like Atlanta. At Simply Green, we couldn’t be happier to see it, either. Follow this quick guide to make your own water barrel system at home.

Making a Rain Water Collection System

To start, you’ll need a rain barrel. This can be an old wooden cask, a 55-gallon drum, or any large barrel. There are quite a few places right here in Atlanta that sell rain barrels. You’ll also need a half inch spigot with metal and rubber washers.

The first thing you want to do is place your barrel on a level, raised platform. Position your barrel on top of the platform and under a downspout. The height of the platform is up to you, just make sure there’s enough clearance for a water pail to fit under the spigot.

Next, drill a half-inch hole an inch from the bottom of your barrel. Connect your spigot and tighten up the washers so water can’t leak out. Then you’ll need to add your filter to stop debris from falling into your barrel. You can also add a screen onto your gutters as an extra filter.

Sit Back and Wait for the Rain!

That’s about it! Now you’re ready to water your veggies and flowers. This simple addition, along with Simply Green’s Hydretain program, can save you buckets on your water bill and reduce your water consumption immensely. So, go ahead and give it a shot. And feel free to give us a call for more information!

Spring is finally here! It’s no surprise that May is National BBQ Month–we’re all excited to finally escape the tyranny of the indoors and spend time in our yards. And, of course, Memorial Day is May 28th! Before you start inviting friends over, let Simply Green Lawn Care help you beautify your outdoor space.

You wouldn’t have friends over without cleaning the bathroom first, would you? Whether you’re hosting a bbq, or just enjoying simpler time outside with your family, you’ll want to make sure your lawn is in good shape as well. Simply Green will take care of unsightly weeds and dangerous fire ants. We can also care for your trees and shrubs, which need extra tending as they wake up from their winter slumber. And of course you wouldn’t neglect your floors inside, so we’ll care for your grass outside! We offer aeration, fertilization, seeding, and more services when appropriate.

Don’t forget about pest control. The last thing any Georgia resident wants to see is those huge fire ant mounds in their yard. Simply Green Lawn Care offers a comprehensive, year-round fire ant control system to keep you, your family, your friends, and your pets safe from these pests.

Spring is already underway and summer is right around the corner, and that means spaces are filling up quickly, so don’t hesitate! Contact Simply Green today to schedule all the services you need to make your yard a beautiful and welcoming place to spend time for the spring, summer, and fall.

April means so many things, not least of which is the return of spring weather–hopefully for good this time! In keeping with the spirit of spring, April is National Lawn Care Month and a perfect time to get a head start on caring for your lawn with appropriate services from Simply Green!

• Fertilization. Plants are ready to grow! The right type of fertilizer will help them produce vibrant, healthy growth, and the experts at Simply Green know what the right types are.
• Weed Control. This is especially important if you neglected your yard a little bit in the fall and winter. Spring produces an explosion of plant growth, and that means weeds as well as plants you actually want! If left unchecked, weeds can choke out beneficial plants.
• Core Aeration. Your warm-season grasses like bahiagrass, bermudagrass and zoysiagrass will need to be aerated right now so they will be ready to accept water, oxygen, and nutrients. Cool season grasses had this treatment in the fall.

Residential landscaping isn’t just good for your home’s aesthetics. A healthy, beautiful lawn increases the time your family will spend outside and increases your quality of life. Residential lawns act to cool the environment (grass is up to 40 degrees cooler than asphalt, and 20 degrees cooler than bare dirt), cleanse the air, and can even prevent dangerous runoff into water sources if properly managed.

Contact Simply Green Lawn Care to schedule the services your lawn needs to be healthy and beautiful this spring, summer, and beyond!

Spring is finally here! This is one of our favorite times of year at Simply Green Lawn Care, and we are so excited to get outdoors and celebrate. Why are we so excited that winter is finally over?

3. The flowers are blooming! Atlanta is sometimes called a “city in a forest” because of all the greenery, and it’s hard to deny that it’s absolutely beautiful in the spring. Whether wisteria draped over an awning, hydrangea bushes carefully cultivated in a yard, or wildflowers on the side of the road, we love all kinds of flowers. The pollen isn’t even as bad this year as it has been in the past (or at least it isn’t yet).

2. Birds and animals are coming back! Ducks and geese are returning to residential lakes and ponds, cardinals and brown thrashers are nesting in trees, and birdsong fills the air. Did you know that North Georgia, and even metro Atlanta, is a great place to go birdwatching?

And finally…

1. The sun is shining! The days are getting longer and the weather is warming up, but isn’t too hot yet. Since we work mostly outdoors, this is definitely our favorite part of the spring.

If you’re also excited about spring, don’t delay! It will be over before you know it. Call Simply Green Lawn Care–we have all the services you need to keep your lawn in great shape. Let us know how we can help you enjoy your outdoor space and the benefits of this beautiful season.

It’s something we use every day of our lives, but we don’t often think that deeply about: our water. Where does it come from? Where does it go? We may not even think about how much of it we use until it’s time to pay the bill every month. That’s why March 22nd is World Water Day–a day to focus on one of the most precious resources we have on earth. At Simply Green Lawn Care we’re using this day to spread awareness of how to conserve water here at home. 

It can seem like conserving water and keeping a lush, beautiful lawn are at odds, but they don’t have to be. With the Simply Green water management system, you can have both! We use a revolutionary moisture manager called Hydretain, which essentially captures water vapor evaporating from the soil and turns it back into water that plants can use. It also helps soil more readily accept moisture. This system cuts your watering needs by up to half, minimizes the impact of drought on your soil, and reduces the chances of overwatering. It has even been shown to help improve nutrient uptake, so it can make your fertilizer more effective as well as your watering. It’s good for lawns, ornamental shrubs, and more!

Just like all the services we offer at Simply Green, we take pride in offering water management with Hydretain at competitive prices with convenient online billing options. Contact us today and get your lawn efficiently hydrated for World Water Day!

Spring will be here before you know it! Have you been taking care of your lawn? Yard maintenance may fall by the wayside during the cold months, especially since most people are not spending much time outside. Take a look at this list of winter lawn care from Simply Green and see what you ought to be doing.

First of all, gather your tools. Did you loan your lawn mower to a neighbor, or borrow theirs? Time to return, unpack, find, and sort out all your lawn care gear. Once you’ve gathered everything, make sure it’s all in good working order. Sharpen your lawn mower blades, clean and oil everything, replace or fix what needs replacing or fixing, and put it all in an easily-accessible location that’s safe from kids.

Next, look at the state of your lawn. When was the last time you raked? Leaves, twigs, and general debris need to be removed before they mildew and encourage disease. Plus, your grass needs to be raked to prevent matting. If you’ve been neglecting this, now’s the time!

Check on your soil, both the compaction and the pH. If you have warm season turf, you should be scheduling core aeration with Simply Green. Your soil should be at a neutral pH; if not, call us and we’ll work on correcting that.

Following these steps will put you well on the way to a healthy, beautiful spring lawn, but don’t forget the final step: contact us to schedule your professional winter lawn care with Simply Green Lawn Care!