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Common Lawn Problems in Middle Georgia

Something wrong with your lawn? Identify the symptom, understand the likely cause, and learn what professional treatment can fix it.

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Every Problem Has a Solution

Middle Georgia lawns face year-round challenges from heat stress, fungal diseases, nutrient deficiencies, insects, and compacted clay soil. The key to fixing any lawn problem is diagnosing it correctly first.

Browse the symptoms below to find what matches your lawn. Each guide walks through possible causes, diagnostic questions, and when to call in professional treatment.

Common symptoms

What Does Your Lawn Look Like?

Why Is My Lawn Yellow?

A yellow lawn in Middle Georgia usually points to a nutrient deficiency, overwatering, or the early stages of a fungal issue. The cause...

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Brown Spots on Your Lawn

Brown spots are one of the most common lawn complaints in Middle Georgia. The cause ranges from fungal disease to pet damage to dull mower...

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Thin, Patchy Grass

Thin, patchy grass is a sign that your lawn is struggling to fill in. In Middle Georgia, the most common reasons are compacted soil, shade,...

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Lawn Won’t Grow

When your lawn stops growing or refuses to fill in, something is blocking it at the root level. In Middle Georgia, the usual suspects are...

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Dead Patches in Your Lawn

Dead patches — areas where the grass is completely brown and gone — are different from dormancy or disease spots. Something has killed the...

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Lawn Turning Brown in Summer

A warm-season lawn turning brown in the middle of summer is a red flag. Bermuda, zoysia, and centipede should be at their greenest in July...

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Mushrooms Growing in Your Lawn

Mushrooms popping up in your lawn look alarming, but they’re usually a sign of healthy soil biology. They feed on decaying organic matter...

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Bare Spots That Won’t Fill In

Bare spots that refuse to fill in despite your best efforts usually have an underlying issue preventing grass from establishing. In Middle...

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Lawn Feels Spongy

If your lawn feels soft and bouncy underfoot — like walking on a mattress — the culprit is almost always excessive thatch. This spongy...

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Grass Pulls Up Easily

If you can grab a handful of grass and pull it up with no resistance, the root system has been destroyed. In Middle Georgia, grubs are the...

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White Powder on Grass Blades

A white, powdery coating on grass blades is almost always powdery mildew — a fungal disease that thrives in shaded, humid conditions. While...

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Lawn Burning After Fertilizer

Fertilizer burn happens when too much product is applied too fast, scorching the grass with excess salt and nitrogen. It’s one of the most...

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Ants in Your Lawn

Ant mounds in the lawn are a nuisance and can damage grass by burying it under displaced soil. In Middle Georgia, fire ants are the primary...

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Lawn Has Weeds Everywhere

When weeds have taken over your lawn, the weeds aren’t the root problem — they’re a symptom. Weeds fill in wherever grass is too thin, too...

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Lawn Looks Dead in Winter

If your warm-season lawn looks brown and dead in winter, take a deep breath — this is completely normal. Bermuda, zoysia, centipede, and...

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