From the rolling neighborhoods of Greer and Taylors to the well-manicured lawns of Simpsonville and Duncan, maintaining a healthy lawn in Upstate South Carolina comes with its fair share of challenges. While our climate is ideal for lush turf, it also creates the perfect breeding ground for some of the most common (and most aggressive) threats to your lawn’s health, making turf care is a necessity in the Upstate.
Whether you’re a homeowner striving for curb appeal or a business owner maintaining a professional landscape, knowing the top turf threats can help you take action before the damage is done.
In this post, we’ll break down the five most common turf threats in the Upstate—and explain how enrolling in a professional turf care plan with Greer Land & Lawn is the best way to protect your investment year-round.
🔥 1. Crabgrass: The Summer Invader
Crabgrass is more than just an eyesore—it’s a highly invasive weed that thrives in the summer heat, especially in Greer, Taylors, and Mauldin. It spreads rapidly and competes with your desirable grass for nutrients, water, and sunlight.
Why It’s a Problem:
Germinates in spring and explodes during hot summer months
Can produce thousands of seeds, making it hard to eliminate once established
Weakens your lawn’s density, opening the door for other turf diseases
How We Fight It:
At Greer Land & Lawn, we apply pre-emergent herbicides in early spring to stop crabgrass before it starts. Our turf care plans also include strategic fertilization and over-seeding to help your lawn outcompete unwanted weeds naturally.
🐛 2. Grubs: The Underground Destroyer
If you’re noticing brown patches that lift like carpet, you might be dealing with grubs. These beetle larvae live beneath your turf and feed on grass roots, causing extensive underground damage.
Why It’s a Problem:
Severely damages turf by destroying root systems
Attracts moles and other lawn pests looking for a snack
Can go unnoticed until the damage is widespread
How We Fight It:
Our turf care experts in Duncan, Lyman, and Spartanburg know exactly when and how to apply preventive grub control treatments. We also monitor signs of infestation and adjust your plan accordingly to keep your lawn safe from root-level destruction.
🌾 3. Nutsedge: The Sneaky Imposter
Nutsedge looks like grass, but don’t be fooled—it’s a fast-growing weed with a triangular stem and a talent for taking over lawns, especially in moist areas like those near sprinklers or poor-draining spots.
Why It’s a Problem:
Grows faster than turfgrass, making lawns appear uneven
Difficult to control with standard weed treatments
Comes back year after year without proper intervention
How We Fight It:
Nutsedge requires targeted post-emergent herbicides and consistent spot treatments. Our turf care technicians know how to identify and eliminate it without damaging your lawn. In areas like Simpsonville and Woodruff, where drainage issues are more common, we offer drainage solutions and turf treatments tailored to your property.
🍂 4. Brown Patch Fungus: The Humid Weather Wrecker
Brown Patch is a fungal disease that thrives in humid Upstate summers, particularly when nights are warm and lawns are overwatered or poorly fertilized.
Why It’s a Problem:
Causes large, unsightly brown or yellow circles in the lawn
Weakens grass, leaving it vulnerable to further damage
Spreads quickly in warm, wet weather
How We Fight It:
We proactively monitor turf health and apply fungicide treatments when conditions are right for outbreaks. Our turf care plans include proper fertilization timing and watering recommendations to help lawns in Greenville, Five Forks, and Fountain Inn avoid disease altogether.
🧪 5. Soil Compaction: The Silent Turf Killer
Many homeowners in Greer and surrounding areas don’t realize that compacted soil is one of the biggest enemies of a healthy lawn. It prevents oxygen, water, and nutrients from reaching the roots.
Why It’s a Problem:
Restricts root growth and leads to thin, patchy lawns
Makes it harder for grass to recover from stress
Encourages weed growth in struggling areas
How We Fight It:
Our core aeration services, included in most turf care programs, relieve soil compaction and promote deeper root growth. When paired with overseeding, we help your lawn grow thicker and stronger—especially in high-traffic areas.
🌟 Why a Turf Care Plan Is the Smartest Investment
Dealing with these threats on your own can be a full-time job. That’s why homeowners and businesses across Upstate South Carolina trust Greer Land & Lawn for professional turf care solutions that work.
When you join our turf care program, you’re not just getting weed and pest control—you’re gaining a team of local lawn care experts who know how to protect your property through every season.
What Our Turf Care Plan Includes:
✅ Pre-emergent & post-emergent weed control
✅ Custom fertilization plans
✅ Grub & insect control
✅ Aeration & over-seeding
✅ Fungus & disease prevention
✅ Soil health monitoring
✅ Year-round support from our Tiger Truck team 🐅
Whether you live in Taylors, Greer, Simpsonville, or Mauldin, we tailor our treatments to suit your lawn’s unique needs and environmental conditions.
📞 Ready to Protect Your Lawn? Let’s Get Started!
Don’t let turf threats take over your outdoor space. With Greer Land & Lawn, you get peace of mind, healthier grass, and a lawn you’ll be proud of—without lifting a finger.
👉 Call us today at (864) 920-3158 to schedule a free lawn evaluation and get started on a custom turf care plan.
📍 Proudly serving Greer, Taylors, Duncan, Simpsonville, Lyman, Mauldin, Woodruff, and the greater Upstate SC region.
