Big Mike & Mike Landscaping - Lithonia's Experienced Landscaping

Insect damage in our area often appears as irregular brown or yellow patches where the grass blades are chewed off at the base, or you might see visible pests like chinch bugs or grubs just beneath the soil. A simple 'tug test'—if the grass pulls up easily like loose turf—often indicates grub damage. For a precise diagnosis, our team can perform a thorough inspection to identify the specific pest and recommend a targeted, effective treatment plan.

Moss thrives in Lithonia's common conditions: shade, compacted soil, poor drainage, and low soil pH. Simply raking it out is temporary. A long-term solution involves improving the lawn's environment. We address this through core aeration to relieve soil compaction, applying soil amendments to adjust pH and improve drainage, and recommending shade-tolerant grass seed. This combination creates conditions where your desired grass can outcompete the moss.

Timing is crucial for effective control. For common lawn insects like grubs, late summer to early fall is ideal for treatment, as young grubs are near the surface and most vulnerable. For moss, fall is often the best time for core aeration and soil correction, giving amendments time to work over the winter and preparing the soil for spring seeding. We provide seasonal lawn care plans tailored to the Lithonia climate to address these issues proactively.