Landscaping and Lawn Care Blog

​The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and you decide that it's a perfect time to enjoy your outdoor patio for a while. But as you step outside, you notice that your once beautiful patio hardscape has seen better days. The stones or pavers are dirty and stained, weeds are starting to grow between the cracks, and there's mold and mildew buildup. Some parts have so much grime that it's impossible to see any hint of the stone's actual color.

The color... you think back to the day the contractors packed up for the last time as you stood proudly on your newly finished patio, admiring the stones' unique coloration. You had picked it personally, a hue that's somehow both flat-toned and vibrant. You remember how beautifully it accented your outdoor area.

Your mind is pulled back into the present by the vile swamp-green blight which now surrounds you. You feel a trickle of sadness leak into your mind, and shift your weight, too lost in thought to note the slimy texture underfoot. You love your patio, you planned it for weeks with care, and it has welcomed you at the end of many hard days when you needed a place to relax quietly. It brought you together with family and friends. It has been the foundation on top of which dozens of happy memories were built. Now the once warm, inviting backyard getaway is only a shadow of itself. Stone that once reflected the sound of laughter now struggles to even reflect sunlight. The grime-coated surface tells its story of gradually falling into disuse, becoming forgotten....until today. 

Don't worry, the patio you love is still there! You can still bring it back, in all its glory, to the way it looked on the day when you waved goodbye to that installation crew all those years ago! You don't have to completely rip up your patio and start from scratch. With a little bit of elbow grease and the expert tips we're going to give you here, you can easily refurbish your old patio and bring it back to life.

In this article, we will walk you through the step-by-step process of reviving your patio and then how to protect it with sealant to keep it in pristine condition!​

You're getting ready to make your dream yard a reality! You've quoted your landscaping project, selected your contractor, and approved your landscape design plan. Now, your job is on the schedule and work will be starting soon. It is finally time to bring your landscape vision to life! What final preparations do you need to do get your property ready for work to begin on your landscaping project?

In this article, we are going to tell you how to prepare for an upcoming landscape installation project in your yard. Keep reading to learn more!

We all worry about the security of our property, our home, and especially our family. Your home is your castle. It's where you store your valuables, have the privacy to be yourself, and live with your loved ones. Making your home as safe and secure as possible is always a priority. There's the traditional home security features, like alarms and cameras, but why stop there when you can add extra layers of security in less obvious ways?

Something else most homeowners care about is their landscape. Landscaping is usually thought of as strictly a visual element to increase curb appeal, but it can also serve practical roles, including security. That's right, you can improve your home security by strategically landscaping your yard!

Today we're going to share some practical ideas and tips on how to landscape your property for better home security! And no, it doesn't involve ugly security fences or blinding floodlights. Don't decrease curb appeal to increase security! If anything, these tips will actually make your landscape even more beautiful while discreetly adding to the security of your home.

​New sod grass is very vulnerable immediately after it has been laid. Caring for your new sod properly over the next couple of weeks and beyond is vital to protecting the investment you made in it and the long-term health of your sod. Following the care instructions in this guide will help give your sod the best start possible so that it will grow lush and green for years to come! This is especially important in the summer here in the Macon, Warner Robins, and Perry area of Middle Georgia.

Remember, if you have any questions or concerns about your new sod, we're always happy to help, even if we weren't the ones who laid it. Keep reading to learn how to take care of your new sod!

The holidays will be here before you know it! We are already getting prepared for our holiday lighting installation season here at Real Turf Solutions. If you are looking to get holiday lighting installed on your house this year, it's best to get on a service provider's schedule earlier rather than later. Today, we're going to tell you about the different styles of holiday lighting and decor you can decorate you house with this year!

If you're looking for a way to spice up your landscape, adding pathways can help make that happen. Paths add a brand new dimension to your garden and open up new creative possibilities to make your yard truly unique. In this post we're going to look at landscape pathway creation and discuss some of the options you have when planning a new path in your yard. We'll also look at some of the creative possibilities that pathways open the door to and how they can liven up a dull landscape.

Soil quality is vital to the growth of all plants. If your plants never seem to do as well as you think they should, it could be caused by poor soil quality. How do you determine what kind of soil you have? How can you improve the quality of your soil? We're going to share some simple, easy to use tips for testing and improving the soil in your landscape. Keep reading to learn more!

You've probably seen a lawn in your neighborhood and wondered why their grass looks so good. It looks like a perfect green carpet across the yard. If you look close you'll probably find there are little to no weeds in their grass. They are using some type of weed control to get rid of weeds in their grass.

​Weed control is one of the most important parts of getting your lawn to look that good. Why does weed control matter and how can you get rid of weeds in your grass? Keep reading to find out.

Mulch is important to the health of your flowerbed plants. There are many types of mulch material you can choose from. What options for mulch material are out there? How do you decide which is the right choice for your landscape? What are the pros and cons of each type of mulch? We're going to discuss all of these question in this blog post! Keep reading to learn more about mulch.

You're serious about outdoing the neighbor's lawn, so you signed up for turf treatment services. Now your first visit is scheduled. What do you need to do to get ready for a lawn treatment application? Is there anything you should be aware of? Today, we're going to talk about what should be done to prepare your lawn for a treatment application service visit.