September 2025

Not every thin lawn needs seed. In Central Alabama, where Bermuda and Zoysia are common, the right move depends on sun, timing, and why the turf thinned. Here’s a clear guide from Steven’s Wack-n-Sack to decide when to overseed and when to rehab without seed. The quick decision Why we rarely overseed warm-season lawns in fall Bermuda and Zoysia spread by stolons and rhizomes. […]

If you want privacy without a wall of fence boards, a living screen is hard to beat. In Central Alabama, evergreen screens soften property lines, muffle street noise, and stay beautiful all year. Done right, they also handle our heat, humidity, and heavy clay soils better than most fast fixes.

Camellias are the workhorse flowering shrubs of Central Alabama. With glossy evergreen leaves and a bloom season that stretches from fall into spring, they deliver reliable color when most plants are quiet. If you live in Alabaster, Trussville, Hoover, Vestavia, or nearby communities, camellias are a smart, low-maintenance way to add structure and long-lasting flowers to beds, entries, and privacy screens.

If you’re not already on a recurring treatment plan, early September is the time to get on the calendar for fall pre-emergent. In Central Alabama, the most effective application window runs from late September into early October. Booking now helps ensure your lawn is treated during that window, before winter weeds like Poa annua, chickweed, and henbit try to take hold.