Lawn Care Blog

Building Trust: The Foundation of a Great Lawn Care Relationship When most homeowners think about lawn care, they picture green grass, weed-free yards, and regular fertilization schedules. But there’s another essential part of a healthy lawn that often gets overlooked: the relationship you have with your lawn care provider. At RDS Lawn Care Services, we […]

Maintaining a healthy lawn in the Charlotte–Concord–Gastonia area requires more than spreading fertilizer at random times of the year. As temperatures shift from summer heat to cooler fall conditions, grass responds differently depending on its type. Fertilizing at the wrong time, with the wrong product, or at the wrong rate can cause more harm than […]

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 […]