Plant Growth Regulators

Plant Growth Regulator (PGR) Treatment for Metro Atlanta Lawns

A plant growth regulator, or PGR, is a professional-grade lawn treatment that slows vertical grass growth while redirecting the plant’s energy into thicker, denser turf. For homeowners across Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, and the greater metro Atlanta area, that means fewer mowings, sharper curb appeal, and a lawn that holds up better against summer heat and drought stress.

Executive Turf Care offers PGR treatment as an add-on to any lawn care program, giving your Bermuda, Zoysia, or Fescue turf a professional edge that store-bought products can’t match.

How PGR for Lawns Works

PGR products contain active ingredients that inhibit gibberellin, the plant hormone responsible for vertical shoot growth. Once applied, your grass responds by:

• Slowing top growth by 50% or more for several weeks per application
• Pushing energy into lateral growth, creating a denser, self-thickening turf canopy
• Deepening color and improving overall turf quality
• Strengthening root development, which improves drought and heat tolerance
• Reducing seedhead production on Bermuda and Zoysia lawns during peak season

Our technicians time applications to your specific turf type and the Georgia growing season, since timing and rate make the difference between a lawn that thrives and one that stresses.

Who Benefits Most from PGR Lawn Treatment

PGR treatment isn’t a one-size-fits-all service. It tends to deliver the strongest results for:

• Homeowners who want fewer mowings without sacrificing lawn quality
• Steep or hard-to-mow yards where reducing mowing frequency saves real time and effort
• Bermuda and Zoysia lawns prone to fast growth and seedhead flush in summer
• Properties under HOA or curb-appeal standards that need consistent density and color
• Drought-prone areas where deeper rooting from PGR helps turf handle Georgia’s hot, dry stretches

Common Questions About PGR Lawn Treatment

Is PGR safe for my lawn?
Yes. Professional PGR products are labeled for use on home lawns and are applied at rates calibrated to your turf type. Improper application from store-bought products is the most common cause of poor results, which is why professional timing and rate control matter.

How often does PGR need to be applied?
Most residential programs call for an application every 3 to 4 weeks during active growing season, adjusted for temperature and turf response.

Will my grass look yellow after treatment?
Some turf types show slight, temporary color change in the first week after application. This resolves quickly and is not a sign of turf damage.

Does PGR work on all grass types?
Right now, PGR lawn treatments are available for warm-season Bermuda lawns. 

For more on how PGR products function on Southern turfgrass species, the University of Georgia’s Cooperative Extension publishes detailed growth regulator guidance for professional turf managers.

Get Started with PGR Treatment in Metro Atlanta

Ready to mow less and grow more? Contact Executive Turf Care for a free quote on PGR treatment for your Lawrenceville or metro Atlanta lawn.