5 Essential Steps for Your Atlanta Spring Landscape Prep

To ensure your lawn and garden thrive this year, follow this checklist designed specifically for the Georgia climate.

1. Clear the Winter Debris

Start with a clean slate. Remove fallen branches, matted leaves, and pine straw that accumulated over the winter. This prevents mold and allows your soil to “breathe” as temperatures rise.

• Pro Tip: If you have heavy debris, consider a fresh load of topsoil or garden mix from our Marietta or Atlanta yards to level out any dips caused by winter erosion.

2. Scalp and Aerate Your Lawn

For warm-season grasses like Bermuda and Zoysia, early spring is the time for a “scalp” (mowing at a lower setting to remove dead dormant blades). Following this with core aeration is vital in Metro-Atlanta to combat our dense clay soil. Aeration allows oxygen, water, and nutrients to reach the roots of your grass.

3. Edge and Define Your Hardscapes

Nothing boosts curb appeal like crisp, clean lines. Use a spade or edger to redefine the borders between your lawn and your flower beds.

• Upgrade Your Look: If your plastic edging hasn’t survived the winter, consider a permanent solution. We stock a wide variety of natural stone pavers and flagstone at our supply yards that create beautiful, lasting borders.

4. Feed Your Soil (Not Just Your Plants)

Before you start planting, test your soil. Georgia soil is notoriously acidic. You may need to apply lime to balance the pH or add nutrient-rich compost to your garden beds.

• Bulk Supply: We offer tandem load deliveries of organic compost and soil blends to help jumpstart your spring veggies and perennials.

5. The Finishing Touch: Mulch or Pine Straw

Mulching is the most important step for weed control and moisture retention as the Georgia heat approaches. A 2–3 inch layer of fresh mulch insulates roots and gives your landscape that professional, “finished” look.

• Our Selection: Choose from premium Double-Ground Chocolate Mulch, Red Oak, or Fresh Pine Straw.

Why Choose Mountain High Landscape Supply?

We aren’t just a supply yard; we are your local partners in outdoor living. With two convenient locations, we serve the entire Metro-Atlanta area with high-quality, locally sourced materials.

Our Two Convenient Locations:

• Marietta Yard: 1389 Church Street Extension NW, Marietta, GA 30060

• Atlanta/Smyrna Yard: 4964 South Atlanta Rd, Smyrna, GA 30080

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Ready to Start Your Spring Project?

Don’t wait for the first 80-degree day to start your yard work. Whether you need a few scoops of gravel for a drainage project or a full tandem load of mulch delivered to your driveway, the team at Mountain High Landscape, Hardscape, & Stone Supply is ready to help.

Would you like me to help you calculate how many cubic yards of mulch or stone you’ll need for your specific project dimensions?