July 2025

When July’s heat and humidity are in full swing, most plants in Alabama start to look tired. But not Loropetalum. This hardy, evergreen shrub thrives in the summer sun, adding bold color and texture to your landscape when other plants are struggling. At Steven’s Wack-n-Sack, we love recommending Loropetalum to homeowners who want a low-maintenance, […]

Alabama heat might be at its peak, but that doesn’t stop weeds from moving in. In fact, late summer is one of the most active times of the year for invasive weeds—especially in Alabama’s warm-season grasses like Bermuda and Zoysia. At Steven’s Wack-N-Sack, we help homeowners beat back the weeds that sneak in while your lawn is under summer stress. If you’re seeing new growth that doesn’t belong, you’re not alone—and we can help.

Alabama’s summer doesn’t quit in July. The heat and humidity stick around through August—and even into early fall. While we humans retreat to air conditioning and sweet tea, our lawns take the full brunt of the sun. That’s when heat stress shows up. Learn how Steven’s Wack-N-Sack keeps Alabama lawns healthy through Alabama’s intense heat.

If you’ve noticed that Indian Hawthorn shrubs around Alabama seem to be thinning out or dropping leaves early, you’re not imagining things. Hawthorn blight, a fungal disease caused by Entomosporium mespili, is making these once-popular landscape shrubs nearly unplantable in our climate.

If you’ve noticed bright green, fast-growing patches taking over your yard, you’re not alone. It’s crabgrass season in Alabama, and these opportunistic weeds are making their move as summer heat kicks in. Here’s what you need to know to keep your lawn looking its best.