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December Spotlight: Alabama

December 2, 2015

December’s monthly spotlight is shining bright on the state of Alabama. We are so honored to serve Alabama as one of our 7 (soon to be 8) Fairway Lawns states. And who better to discuss Alabama lawn treatment than one of the state’s branch managers, Greg Davis.

Grass Types: Which One Is Right For You?

November 18, 2015

If you’re a grass types novice, never fear! Fairway is here to let you know what you’re working with. It’s good to be educated on the grass types and treatments that are available to you and best for your lifestyle. There are grasses for warm seasons and cool seasons, and grasses that need lots of care and some that can grow without too much help. If you’ve recently moved or are tired of seeing brown spots, and need to know how to care for your new lawn, this is a great starter guide! We’ve bolded the ones that work best in the areas that Fairway Lawns serves.

Fairway Employee Spotlight: Jermey Yarbrough

November 11, 2015

In honor of Veteran's Day, we'd like to spotlight one of our favorite military men here at Fairway, Jermey Yarbrough. We sat down with him last week and really enjoyed his opening up to us and answering our questions. We have the privilege of working with Jermey, Field Manager for Fairway, and sharing his story.

Fairway Lawn’s 5 Reasons for Raking

November 4, 2015

If you’re not a fan of mowing, raking may be even lower on your list of fun things to do. At least a mower has an engine! But disturbing the rest of those beautifully colored leaves sleeping on your lawn is a necessity. And not just for the curb appeal! There are actually health benefits to removing the leaves from your yard.

October Monthly Spotlight: Georgia

October 21, 2015

Fairway Lawns is happy to serve 7 states in the southern part of the United States. October’s state special feature is Georgia!

2015 Fall Fairway Lawn Trends

October 14, 2015

Just like clothing, accessories, interior paints, and even athletic teams, our pop culture revolves around what’s hot and happening in the moment. Twitter is the culprit of the quickest changing trend, switching out popular hashtags every 15 minutes! But in the landscaping world, the trends usually switch out annually and seasonally. Below is what’s hot for your outdoor fall Fairway lawn looks.

Fall Projects for Your Fairway Lawn

October 7, 2015

School is back in session. Fall work retreat next weekend. Football practice in the afternoons. Ballet rehearsals in the evening. Dentist appointment on Thursday. The weather has become calmer, but your life hasn’t slowed down. So we’ve come up with a list of fall lawn projects that take just a few minutes but make all the difference come springtime.

Fun Fairway Fall

September 30, 2015

Most of us are celebrating the cooler temperatures, kids back at school, the promise of pumpkin flavored everything and excitement of a well-played Hail Mary. For the others - mainly the youngins – who are still mourning the lazy, popsicle dripping summer days, there is time to convert to the love of fall with these fun Fairway lawn and backyard ideas geared towards helping you take full advantage of the outdoors right outside your door!

September Monthly Spotlight: Oklahoma

September 23, 2015

Fairway Lawns is happy to serve 7 states in the southern part of the United States. September’s state special feature is Oklahoma!

Prepping for a Fairway Fall

September 16, 2015

Summer of 2015 will go down in US history as the 6th wettest summer on record. Well, for some of us. Some of us are wondering where all that rain went. But if you're one of those lucky regions that got the downpour, that’s great news for your lawn and your water bill dedicated to the sprinkler. But that doesn’t mean the heat didn’t do its own work on your lawn. There may still be one or two – or three - bare areas that require additional Fairway seeding.