Atlanta Quick Facts
USDA Zone: 8a
Annual Rainfall: 50"
First Frost (avg): Nov 12
Last Frost (avg): Mar 25
Top Grasses: Bermudagrass, Zoysiagrass, Tall Fescue
Neighborhoods Covered: Buckhead, Decatur, Marietta, Alpharetta, Sandy Springs
Local Extension: UGA Extension — Fulton County
State Guide: Georgia Lawn Care Guide
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