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...
Late-Summer Weed Control Tips for Central Virginia Lawns

Late-Summer Weed Control Tips for Central Virginia Lawns

Late summer in Central Virginia can feel relentless – hot, humid, and full of fast-growing weeds taking advantage of weakened lawns. By August and September, names like Virginia buttonweed, doveweed, plantain, chickweed, and groundsel may already be making...
Summer Lawn Watering Mistakes to Avoid

Summer Lawn Watering Mistakes to Avoid

Keeping your lawn green and healthy during Virginia’s scorching summers can feel like a full-time job. It’s tempting to overcompensate with water when the sun is blazing down, but the truth is that improper watering can cause more harm than good. From shallow roots to...
Benefits of Mulching in Mid-Summer

Benefits of Mulching in Mid-Summer

When people think of mulching, spring is usually the season that comes to mind. But mid-summer is actually a perfect time to refresh or add mulch to your landscaping. With temperatures soaring and the sun beating down, mulch does more than just improve curb appeal...
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