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Questions and answers

Answers to common lawn care and pest control questions.

Use these questions to understand how Matthews Turf Management approaches lawn fertilization, weed control, outdoor pest control, tree and shrub care, and turf maintenance.
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General & Company Information

We provide a comprehensive range of lawn care and pest control services, including lawn fertilization, weed control, tree and shrub care, turf maintenance, and outdoor pest control (fire ants, mosquitoes, fleas, ticks, mole crickets, and perimeter pests).

We are a local lawn care company serving Augusta, GA, Aiken, SC, and the surrounding CSRA communities. Our primary service areas include Evans, Martinez, Grovetown, North Augusta, Richmond County, Columbia County, Lexington, and Columbia. If you don’t see your specific town listed, just ask—we likely cover your area!

Yes! We provide tailored lawn care and turf maintenance programs for homes, businesses, HOAs, and managed landscape properties across the CSRA.

We are a proud, locally owned and operated company. We know the Augusta area soil, climate, and common lawn issues better than national chains, allowing us to provide better results and personalized service.

No, we don’t lock our customers into rigid, long-term contracts. We believe in earning your business with every treatment. While consistent seasonal care yields the best results, you have the flexibility to choose the services you need.

Pricing, Quotes & Scheduling

The easiest way is to use our online ‘Request Quote’ form. Just provide your address, the main lawn or pest issue you’re facing, and whether it’s a residential or commercial property. We’ll review your property and provide a customized estimate quickly.

Pricing depends on the size of your property and the specific services you need. Because every lawn is different, we provide customized quotes to ensure you only pay for what your turf actually requires. Request a free quote today to get exact pricing for your yard.

No, you do not need to be home for us to complete our exterior treatments. As long as we have access to your lawn (gates unlocked, pets inside), our technicians can perform the service and will leave a summary of the work completed.

Treatment frequency depends on the specific program we build for you. A standard weed control and fertilization program typically involves visits spaced every 6 to 8 weeks throughout the year to maintain consistent nutrient levels and weed protection.

You don’t always need a full program. Some customers start with a single service, like fire ant control or a specific weed treatment, while others opt for a broader, year-round lawn and pest plan. We’ll recommend what’s best, but the choice is yours.

Lawn Fertilization & Weed Control

Fertilization provides the essential nutrients your grass needs to develop strong roots, vibrant color, and thick density. A well-fed lawn is also naturally better at resisting weeds, disease, and drought stress.

Pre-emergent weed control is applied before weeds germinate to prevent them from sprouting and becoming visible in your lawn. Post-emergent weed control is used to target and eliminate weeds that are already actively growing.

Results vary depending on the type of weed and the treatment used. Some weeds begin to wilt within a few days, while tougher varieties may take a couple of weeks to fully die off. Keep in mind that severe weed infestations may require multiple treatments over a season to fully resolve.

Fertilization supports healthier, thicker growth in existing turf, but it will not magically grow grass in completely bare or heavily damaged areas. Bare spots may require additional diagnosis, aeration, seeding, or sodding depending on the underlying cause.

Yes. We use selective weed control products that are specifically designed to target broadleaf and grassy weeds without harming your established turfgrass when applied correctly by our trained technicians.

Outdoor Pest Control

Our mosquito control helps reduce mosquito populations around your patios, backyards, and outdoor living areas. We target the areas where mosquitoes rest and breed. While it cannot guarantee zero mosquitoes, a recurring seasonal schedule significantly reduces their presence during warm Georgia weather.

Yes. Our fire ant control treatments significantly reduce fire ant activity across your lawn, making it safer for your family, pets, and guests to enjoy the outdoors. We target active mounds and provide broad protection.

No, our focus is strictly on the exterior. We offer Perimeter Pest Control, which creates a protective barrier around the foundation and transition points of your home or building to help keep outdoor pests from coming inside.

If you have pets that spend time outdoors, or if your property borders wooded areas, flea and tick control is highly recommended. We focus treatments on the yard areas where these pests are most likely to hide, providing a safer environment for your family and pets.

Mole crickets are destructive pests that tunnel through the soil, damaging grass roots and causing turf to die off. Our mole cricket control targets these insects in the soil to protect your lawn’s root system from severe damage.

Tree, Shrub & Turf Maintenance

Our Tree & Shrub Care program includes strategically timed visits to provide fertilization, insect control, disease protection, and horticultural oil treatments. This comprehensive approach helps your landscape plants thrive in the CSRA climate.

No, we do not offer basic lawn mowing or landscaping services. Our Turf Maintenance focuses purely on the health of your lawn through professional treatments like fertilization, weed control, and pest protection.

Shrub discoloration can be caused by nutrient deficiencies, fungal diseases, or insect infestations (like aphids or scale). Our trained technicians can monitor your landscape, diagnose the issue, and adjust treatments to restore plant health.

Care is a year-round process. We time our visits based on the season—providing nutrients during growing periods, insect control when pests are active, and horticultural oils during dormant seasons to reduce future pest pressure.

Results & Expectations

Generally, we recommend keeping children and pets off the treated areas until the application has completely dried. This usually takes about 1 to 2 hours, depending on weather conditions. Your technician will leave specific instructions after each visit.

It depends on the specific treatment applied. Granular fertilizers often benefit from being watered in, while liquid weed controls need time to dry on the leaf surface. We will provide clear watering instructions following your service.

Weed control is an ongoing process. Some stubborn weeds require multiple applications, and new weed seeds can blow into your yard or germinate later in the season. Consistent, year-round care is the best way to significantly reduce weed pressure over time.

Our brand promise is ‘Better lawn. Better price. Guaranteed.’ If you are not seeing the expected results, please contact us. We will work with you to diagnose the issue and adjust your treatment plan to ensure your lawn improves.

Helpful service pages

Not sure where to go next?

Lawn care

Fertilization

Learn how professional nutrients support color, density, and turf health.
Weeds

Weed Control

Understand proactive and visible weed treatment options for lawns.
Pests

Outdoor Pest Control

Explore options for fire ants, mosquitoes, fleas, ticks, perimeter pests, and mole crickets.
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