• Grass grows lush and green in Georgia's climate.grass image by Brett Bouwer from Fotolia.com
  
  Growing healthy green grass in Georgia is simple. The nutrient-dense soil throughout this state creates the ideal environment for growing grass. Annual rainfall provides grass with plenty of moisture, but some watering is needed in between rainy days. The care is the same whether your plant grass seed or sod.
  
  

Mowing

• Mow your lawn at least every other week to maintain healthy grass. Cutting your grass encourages more dense growth. Allow grass cuttings to stay on top of your lawn. The old grass will provide the soil with additional nutrients during decomposition.
  
  

Fertilizer

• Apply a 1/2-inch layer of nitrogen fertilizer to your lawn at the beginning of each season. Allow the mixture to sink into the soil for a few days before mowing. The fertilizer provides your grass with nutrients to facilitate growth and keep your lawn green and healthy.
  
  

Water

• Water is one of the most essential ingredients for a healthy lawn in Georgia. Georgia grass requires at least one inch of water per week throughout the year. However, the amount you supply will vary depending on rainfall. Avoid watering on rainy days. Moisten your grass when weather is dry, but avoid saturating the ground. Always water your grass early in the morning, at least one hour before the sun rises, to avoid evaporation.
  
  

Weeds

• Pluck weeds by hand rather than spraying weed killer. Weed killer can change the color of your grass to light green or yellow. Care for your lawn the old-fashioned way if you want to avoid creating spots on your lawn. Weeds are more common in the spring and summer.