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String Trimmer Maintenance
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It's important to maintain your string trimmer so that it will be ready when you need it. The lawn experts at Southern States have some advice for string trimmer care to keep your trimmer performing its best.
Controlling Fire Ants | Getting Rid of Fire Ants
Lawn
Fire ants are a costly and sometimes painful pest, to farmers, especially so, as fire ants make pastures difficult or even impossible to use and fields a danger for anyone working there. Research is ongoing but there are products available now that you might want to consider that may keep the fire ants at bay.
Repairing Your Lawn | Lawn Repair Tips
Lawn
If your lawn has problem areas due to disease, an accidental fertilizer spill or just an area where the grass plants are thin, Southern States has solutions to fit your needs.
Lawn-Care Essentials
Lawn
If the hot summer weather is taking a toll on your lawn, the folks at your local Southern States retailer can help. Weeds and insects are your yard’s worst nightmares during the summer months, but never fear. Southern States has the products and expert advice you need to bring your lawn back to that spring-fresh appearance.
Lawn Care - Core Aeration Benefits
Lawn
The number one enemy of healthy lawns is compacted soil. Air gets compressed out of the top layer of soil by children's play, heavy rains, foot traffic, parked cars, mowing and construction equipment. It is vital that the soil be opened up so air can enter it. Core aeration can remedy soil compaction issues.
Controlling Moles, Voles and Shrews in the Lawn
Lawn
Moles, voles and shrews can wreak havoc on lawns causing damage to the root system of your grass and ruining the look of your lawn. Their tunneling may cause destruction to your flowers, vegetables and shrubbery. Once they have arrived, what do you do? The experts at Southern States can show you how to identify which burrowing creatures have invaded your yard and how to get rid of them.
How to Choose the Best Grass Seed
Lawn
Choosing the best grass seed can be time consuming and expensive. Southern States Lawn Experts help you save time & money with lawn advice for your local area.
Choosing The Best Lawn Fertilizer
Lawn
A balanced application of good lawn fertilizer four times a year helps, but first you need to determine the best lawn fertilizer for your grass & area. Here are some tips and resources for additional lawn care information.
Grub Control for Lawns
Lawn
White grubs are major insect pests that feed on the roots of some turf. Quick detection, regular watering and treatment prevent extensive lawn damage.