Designing Low-Maintenance Shade Gardens

Designing Low-Maintenance Shade Gardens

Why Shade Gardens Are Worth It Shade can feel like a limitation, but it is one of the best opportunities in a landscape. Shaded spaces stay cooler in summer, need less water once established, and invite a calmer, woodland feel. With the right structure and plant...
Why September is Ideal for Overseeding

Why September is Ideal for Overseeding

If your lawn has thin patches, bare spots, or grass that looks tired after the summer heat, overseeding can bring it back to life. Overseeding is the process of planting new grass seed directly into your existing lawn without tearing up the turf. It thickens the lawn,...
Fall Cleanup Checklist for Virginia Lawns

Fall Cleanup Checklist for Virginia Lawns

As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, Virginia homeowners know it’s time to prepare their lawns for the colder months ahead. Fall is more than just a season of colorful leaves and cooler weather – it is the transition period that determines how well...
How to Prep Your Yard for Fall Aeration

How to Prep Your Yard for Fall Aeration

If you want a lush, healthy lawn next spring, fall is the time to act, and lawn aeration should be high on your to-do list. Especially here in central Virginia, where dense clay soil and hot, humid summers lead to serious compaction, fall aeration gives your grass the...
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