Lawn Care in Irmo SC — Mowing, Fertilization & Full Maintenance

Irmo sits between Lake Murray and the Broad River, which creates microclimates that affect lawn care. Properties near the lake tend to have sandier soil and slightly milder temperatures. Inland properties have the typical Midlands red clay. Most Irmo neighborhoods feature Bermuda grass in full-sun areas and Zoysia or Centipede where builders chose a different sod package. Identifying your grass type correctly is the first step — feeding Centipede like Bermuda is the fastest way to kill it.

Our Irmo mowing program runs March through November, typically 36–40 visits per year. Bermuda gets weekly service during peak growth (May–September) and biweekly in the shoulder months. We adjust mowing height seasonally — lower in spring to promote lateral growth, higher in summer to shade roots during heat stress. Every visit includes mowing, string-trimmer edging along beds and hardscape, and blowing all clippings off driveways and walkways.

Bermuda: 4–6 applications per year (April through September), slow-release nitrogen, 3–4 lbs N per 1,000 sq ft annually. Zoysia: 3–4 applications (May through September), 2–3 lbs N. Centipede: 2 applications maximum (May and July only), 1–2 lbs N — over-fertilizing causes iron chlorosis and decline. We soil test every Irmo property before starting a fertilization program because the clay-to-sand ratio varies significantly across the area.

Pre-emergent goes down in mid-February for crabgrass prevention. Post-emergent spot treatments handle breakthrough weeds through the growing season. Common Irmo lawn weeds include crabgrass, dollarweed (worse near the lake), and Virginia buttonweed. For pests, we watch for chinch bugs in Bermuda (especially along sidewalks and driveways that radiate heat) and armyworms in late summer. Both can damage a lawn in days if not caught early.

Mow Only: $1,200–$1,600 per year (weekly mow + edge + blow). Mow + Feed: $1,800–$2,400 (adds 4–6 fertilizer rounds + weed control). Complete Care: $2,400–$3,200 (all above + core aeration + overseeding + grub prevention). All plans include a year-end property assessment and spring startup consultation. We serve Irmo, Lake Murray communities, and the Harbison area. Call (839) 250-1959 to start a plan.