Frequently Asked Questions

The cost of lawn care depends on factors like lawn size, services provided (weed control, pest control, aeration, fertilization), and how often maintenance is required. As a local lawn care company in Charlotte, NC, we can assess your lawn's specific needs and provide an estimate tailored to you. Contact King Green for reliable, expert lawn care services designed to keep your lawn lush and vibrant all year long.

Lawn maintenance costs can vary based on the size of your lawn, the services required, and the frequency of visits. Common services include fertilization, aeration, weed control (crabgrass), and pest control. For personalized, expert lawn care, it’s best to contact a local lawn care company in Stockbridge, GA. At King Green, we provide customized lawn care services to keep your lawn healthy and vibrant throughout the year. Contact us today for more details!

Each of our lawn technicians is assigned a specific route, and we do our best to keep the same technician on your property. This allows them to become familiar with your lawn. However, there may be occasional changes due to illness, vacation, or scheduling needs.

When you're on one of our full programs, your service is guaranteed. That means if any issues come up between scheduled applications, we'll come back for a service call at no extra cost.

Weed control needs about 14 days to take full effect. If you're still seeing weeds after that, just call the office—we’ll have your lawn technician return to re-spray at no additional charge.

It depends on the product used and current weather conditions, but you can typically expect to see results within 7 to 14 days.

You can mow on your regular schedule, but we recommend waiting at least 24 hours after a treatment before mowing.

Mowing is one of the most important—and often overlooked—parts of lawn care. Done properly, it supports strong root growth, turf vigor, and helps control weeds and disease. While each grass type has different needs, here are some general guidelines:

1. Mow regularly. Aim to mow often enough so you're never removing more than 1/3 of the blade height at a time. For most grasses, that means mowing once a week—but during fast growth, every 5 days may be necessary.
   
   

2. Avoid scalping. Never remove more than one-third of the grass blade in a single mowing. If the lawn has grown too tall, lower the height gradually over multiple mowings, waiting about three days between each pass.
   
   

3. Use a sharp mower blade. Dull blades tear the grass instead of cutting it cleanly, increasing the risk of disease through ragged edges. Sharpen twice a year (or every 10–15 hours of mowing) for most grasses; warm-season lawns may need more frequent sharpening.
   
   

4. Switch up your mowing pattern. Alternate direction weekly (e.g., up-and-down one week, side-to-side the next) to prevent the grass from lying flat.
   
   

5. Don’t bag the clippings. Unless the lawn is severely overgrown, let clippings fall naturally. They return moisture and nutrients to the turf and do not contribute to thatch.
   
   Suggested mowing heights:
   
   

   • Tall Fescue: 3"–4"
     
     

   • Bermuda: 1.0"–2.5"
     
     

   • Bluegrass/Rye: 1.0"–2.5"
     
     

   • Zoysia: 0.5"–2.0"
     
     

   • Centipede: 1.0"–2.0"
     
     

   • St. Augustine: 1.5"–3.0"

It depends on the season, temperature, and recent rainfall. As a general rule, it’s best to water deeply but less frequently—this encourages plants to develop a stronger, deeper root system. A good guideline is to provide about 1 inch of water per week.

• Water long and deep, but not often. Aim to soak the soil six to eight inches deep (about one inch of water). Use a rain gauge or tuna can to measure output.
  
  

• Consider grass type. Warm-season grasses (Bermuda, Zoysia) typically need watering twice a week; cool-season grasses (Fescue) may need two to three times per week in hot weather.
  
  

• Water at the right time. Avoid midday heat; water between 10 PM and 10 AM.
  
  

• Break up cycles on slopes or compacted soil. Water 20 minutes, let soak 30–60 minutes, then water another 20 minutes to prevent runoff.
  
  Using Your Installed Irrigation System:
  
  

  • Test each zone with rain gauges or cans to record run times for one inch of water.
    
    

  • Note each zone’s run time inside your controller panel for consistent scheduling.
    
    

• Using Moveable Sprinklers:
  
  

  • Attach a shut-off timer to your faucet, place sprinklers in zones, and move daily until all areas have been covered.
    
    

Watering at night or early morning reduces evaporation and strengthens turf while lowering your water bill.