DISEASE ALERT! Treated vs. Untreated It’s that time of the year where temperatures outside are rising and lawn diseases need to be prevented. Disease is prevalent during moist/humid, hot weather. Brown patch, also known as Rhizoctonia, has started to flare up in our service areas and is most active when grass remains wet and temperatures […]
Read MoreLiming is one of the most inexpensive ways to improve soil conditions and can be applied any time of the year. Lime restores the balance of overly acidic soil to bring pH levels back for optimal growing. Soils in Virginia are naturally very acidic containing pH’s levels of 4.5 to 6.3. Liming the soil helps […]
Read MoreDamaging insect in the western part of our state The Spotted Laternfly is an insect that has been identified in the City of Winchester and Frederick County. Originally this planthopper was discovered in Pennsylvania in 2014, and is commonly associated with tree-of-heaven, Ailanthus altissima. Although they are most commonly found on Ailanthus (tree-of-heaven), they can […]
Read MoreMany people wonder, “what is the best time to aerate my lawn?” Typically, in Virginia, the best time to aerate your cool-season/Tall Fescue lawn is between the last week of August until the first of November. This is the time when soil temperatures are at optimal conditions for Tall Fescue seeds to germinate. Fall aeration […]
Read MoreAeration and Seeding are essential to keep a healthy lawn of Tall Fescue. Ideally, you would have a weed-free lawn before you aerate and seed, but sometimes weeds still get through. Weeds? No problem The use of weed control during Aeration and Seeding time is a challenging task. While introducing new turf to your lawn, […]
Read MoreMost lawn care chores must be carried out during certain times of the year. However, adding lime to your lawn is a chore that can be done at any time. Liming is one of the most inexpensive ways to improve soil conditions. Soils in Virginia are naturally very acidic. Soil pH’s of 4.5 to 6.3 […]
Read MoreOne of the easiest ways to promote a healthy lawn is to practice proper mowing habits. We recommend you follow these mowing best practices—and of course make sure to water too! Keep Mowing High The ideal mowing height for Tall Fescue is 3.5-4 inches. Virginia Green recommends always keeping the mower deck at the highest […]
Read MoreWhat is Annual bluegrass (Poa annua) Poa annua is a low-growing, tufted winter annual grass that germinates in the fall and reproduces by seed. It is a common grassy weed in Virginia lawns, and is oftentimes found in flowerbeds. The light green leaves are short and blunt at the tips. Often found in compacted areas along […]
Read MoreThe four-leaf clover has always been considered a symbol of good luck in the Irish culture. According to the legend, the leaves of a four-leaf clover represent hope, faith, love, and a fourth for good luck. A common belief during the Middle Ages was if someone carried a four-leaf clover, they would have the ability […]
Read MoreA large part of maintaining a healthy lawn is proper watering. Your lawn needs between 1 and 1 ½ inches of water each week from April through November. To ensure proper watering, many homeowners install irrigation systems. A properly installed and maintained irrigation system can greatly simplify proper watering and often results in not only […]
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