Lawn Care Blog

Why You Shouldn’t Seed Your Lawn in Spring (Fall Seeding Tips for Fescue Lawns) When the weather warms up in the spring, many homeowners feel inspired to improve their lawn. The grass starts greening up, the sun is shining, and it feels like the perfect time to seed bare patches. But here’s the truth: spring […]

Weeds may look harmless in the fall, but letting them spread now sets the stage for a much bigger problem next spring. At RDS Lawn Care, we see the same pattern every year across Charlotte and the surrounding areas. Homeowners skip fall weed control, only to face lawns overrun with crabgrass, clover, dandelions, and other […]

Sometimes the Best Way to Get a Healthy Lawn Is to Start Fresh There are times when a lawn is simply beyond repair. Weeds take over, common Bermuda grass spreads uncontrollably, and broadleaf weeds leave unsightly patches throughout the yard. Instead of patching small areas or trying quick fixes, sometimes the smartest and most effective […]

Healthy lawns depend on strong roots, balanced soil, and proper airflow. Without these fundamentals, turf becomes weak and susceptible to fungal outbreaks that spread quickly in the Charlotte area’s humid climate. One of the most effective ways to build this foundation is through core aeration. At RDS Lawn Care, we’ve seen time and again how […]

How to Kill Dallisgrass in Your Lawn (and Prevent It from Coming Back) If you’ve ever walked out to your yard and noticed a large, clumpy mound of grass with wide blades and tall seed plumes shooting up, chances are you’ve found dallisgrass. This invasive perennial weed is one of the most frustrating problems homeowners […]

How to Fix a Lawn Full of Weeds & Mixed Grass | Fall Aeration & Seeding Every year in late summer and early fall, we get calls from frustrated homeowners who look at their yard and see a patchwork mess: a little bit of bermuda here, a touch of fescue there, some crabgrass, maybe dallasgrass […]