Lawn Care Irmo SC
Lake Murray Suburb Pros.

Yes, and this is where we do some of our best renovation work. Older Bermuda in established neighborhoods often has significant thatch buildup and compaction from years of foot traffic. Core aeration breaks up compaction, and a properly timed fertilization program — two to three applications through the growing season — fills thin spots back in over a full season.

Yes, in the right conditions. Zoysia is slower to establish than Bermuda but is denser, has better drought tolerance once established, and handles light shade better. In Irmo neighborhoods with mature trees creating some shade, Zoysia often outperforms Bermuda in the long run. It also requires less mowing frequency than Bermuda, which some homeowners prefer.

Yes. We work on lakefront properties and waterfront lots throughout the Irmo area. We're careful with herbicide applications near the shoreline and use buffer-zone-compliant products. Weed pressure from lakeside vegetation is persistent, and we set expectations accordingly — a pre-emergent program is far more effective than chasing weeds post-emergent.

Three applications is the standard program for Bermuda in the Lake Murray area. First application in late April as green-up completes — a balanced fertilizer. Second application in June with a nitrogen push. Third in August, at least six weeks before first expected frost. Post-October fertilization on Bermuda causes winter damage.

Don't go below 1.5 inches. Bermuda can handle short mowing but scalping — removing more than a third of the blade in one cut — weakens the turf significantly and opens it to weed invasion. If the lawn has grown tall, lower it incrementally over two or three mows rather than cutting it all the way down in one pass.