O'Neill Blog Lawn Care & Landscape Information

Establishing your new lawn can sound time-consuming and tedious, but it's possible to see immediate results - with sod! Sod is pre-grown grass, meaning you'll have a beautiful, verdant lawn as soon as it's installed. However, it's crucial to take care of your sod to ensure it has the best chance of establishing since it's still weak; to do this, you should follow an ideal watering schedule, starting directly after installation. Deeply watering your sod once the installation is complete will keep the Georgia sun from drying it out, then you'll want to continue...

Property owners in northern Georgia have the option to use grass seed or sod to grow their new lawns. While either choice can give you the lawn of your dreams, there are multiple factors to consider before making your decision. These factors include how quickly you want a new lawn, the amount of traffic you expect your new lawn to experience, and the degree of maintenance you are willing to perform to help your new lawn thrive. Your preferences can help you decide which option is right for you. How fast do you want a new lawn? The first factor to consider when deciding...

Sod is a silver bullet for many property owners. It can turn a yard full of dead, brown grass into a canvas of green overnight. While sod gives you a new lawn instantly, it does require continued care after it has been installed. New sod must be watered consistently so that it grows deep roots and becomes established in the soil. Once it settles in, your new sod can be used and maintained like normal. However, there are a few things you need to know before you mow your new sod for the first time. You should wait at least 2 weeks to mow your sod after it has been installed, cut back on...