Lawn Care Blog

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 […]

Why Lawn Soil Cracks Near Concrete in the Summer Heat (and How to Fix It) When the Carolina sun beats down in the summer, many homeowners notice lawn soil cracks near concrete – right along driveways, sidewalks, and patios. These cracks can look like mini canyons, leaving your yard uneven and your grass struggling. If […]

Why Lawns Turn Brown in the Summer In the summer, many homeowners across the Greater Charlotte, NC area watch their once-green lawns turn brown, brittle, and lifeless. If you’re dealing with this problem, you’re not alone. Heat stress is one of the most common challenges for lawns – especially fescue, which is a dominant grass […]

Lawn grubs—also known as white grubs—are the immature form of beetles like Japanese beetles, June bugs, and chafers. These pests feed on grass roots, causing thinning, brown patches, and even turf that peels back like a carpet. At RDS Lawn Care, we know that effective grub control isn’t just about killing them—it’s about timing, prevention, […]

Grass spiders may look intimidating at first, but in most cases, they’re harmless and even helpful. Unless they’re showing up inside your home or causing discomfort, there’s generally no need to get rid of them. In fact, many homeowners benefit from their quiet pest control efforts in the lawn. Let’s take a closer look at […]

Overseeding is one of the most effective ways to improve the health, appearance, and resilience of your lawn. But timing is everything—especially in a place like North Carolina, where grass types and weather conditions vary throughout the year. Whether you have a cool-season lawn or warm-season turf, knowing when to overseed is essential for long-term […]