Best Lawn Care Services in Mississippi

Most grasses here are warm-season since the summers are so hot and the winters aren’t as harsh. However, cool-season grasses can thrive in northern parts of Mississippi. Coastal lawns require grasses with high salt tolerance.

Here's a breakdown of the best grass types for each region in Mississippi:

Bermudagrass

• High tolerance of frequent foot traffic
• Excellent salt tolerance and drought resistance
• Cannot tolerate cold or shade
• Recommended for: Pine Belt, Gulf Coast, Central Mississippi

Carpetgrass

• Low fertilizer requirement
• Grows well in infertile and acidic soils
• Does not tolerate salt
• Must be watered and mowed regularly
• Recommended For: Central Mississippi

Zoysiagrass

• May go dormant in a drought but will survive
• Recovers slowly when damaged
• Good salt tolerance
• Excellent traffic tolerance
• Recommended for: Pine Belt, Gulf Coast, Central Mississippi

Kentucky bluegrass

• Recovers well from wear
• When properly cared for, it resists disease well
• Requires frequent watering
• Recommended for: North Mississippi, Delta

Perennial ryegrass

• Good at tolerating foot traffic but can struggle to recover from damage
• Not susceptible to thatch
• Can be susceptible to fungal diseases
• Recommended for: North Mississippi, Delta

Tall fescue

• Despite being a cool-season grass, it tolerates heat and drought well.
• Doesn’t require much fertilizer.
• Requires frequent mowing.
• Recommended For: North Mississippi, Delta

Mississippi lawn care tips

Summer lawn care

Mississippi’s summers are long and hot, so knowing how to keep your lawn healthy in the hot months is essential. In the summer, especially with warm-season grass, you should mow more frequently but keep the grass taller to encourage root growth. Placing stepping stones on highly trafficked areas in your lawn can be helpful before summer activities begin.

Watering tips

It’s critical to keep your thirsty Mississippi lawn hydrated. Lawns should be watered deeply and infrequently for best results. In warmer weather, this can be up to three times per week. In cooler weather, your grass may require only one watering per week. If you have sprinklers, you can use the tuna can test to determine how long it takes to water your lawn properly.

Make the most of mowing

For a lawn that looks great every time, mow with sharp blades. Mowing with dull blades can tear your grass and lead to discoloration. Changing directions each time you grow can help your grass stay healthy and avoid soil compaction. Leaving your grass clippings on the lawn instead of bagging them acts like a free fertilizer treatment, which is good for your grass and wallet!

Dethatching

Thatch is a layer of plant material between turfgrass and the soil and is not harmful in small amounts. Excess thatch prevents your lawn from receiving the water and air it needs to thrive. Certain grasses in Mississippi are especially susceptible to thatch, including Bermudagrass. Dethatching improves your lawn's ability to access the nutrients it needs to grow.

Common Mississippi lawn pests

From Louisville to Biloxi, various lawn pests attack and invade lawns. Here are some common pests you may find in your Mississippi lawn:

• Armyworms
• Chinch bugs
• Fire ants
• Grubs
• Billbugs

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