Virginia Green Grow Beyond Blog

A lush, green lawn is the pride of any homeowner, but achieving and maintaining that vibrant color isn't just about regular mowing and watering. One often overlooked factor that can significantly affect the health of your lawn is the acidity of your soil. If your soil's pH level is out of balance, it can lead to a host of problems, including poor grass growth, increased weed presence, and susceptibility to pests. In the eastern United States, where rain-prone climates are common, soil acidity is a prevalent issue.

July broke heat records across the state, but the July Lawn of the Month winners didn't sweat the heat one bit! It was very difficult selecting this round of winners given the amazing submissions we received! Please continue to submit photos of your lawns – we love seeing the Virginia Green difference and hearing your story! 

July has arrived, alongside high heat and humidity, marking a dramatic change from our cool spring weather. We’re finally getting a reprieve from the dry spell with seasonal rainstorms, helping irrigation. However, they can also contribute to turf-damaging lawn diseases.

The start of summer has been extremely warm with prolonged dry periods, but the June Lawns of the Month are cooler than ever! It was hard to pick these winners with how many beautiful entries we received! Please continue to submit photos of your lawns – we love seeing Your Great Outdoors! 

After a productive spring for local lawns, June has arrived bringing hot summer weather along with much drier conditions. A lack of regular rainfall and more humidity can be hard on Tall Fescue lawns. Fescue is a drought tolerant grass, but try to water your lawn if possible 2-3 times a week, supplying 1.5 to 2 inches of water. Also, lawn diseases development increases dramatically this time of year with higher humidity, although the following steps can help alleviate some emerging issues:

May was a beautiful month and the Lawns of the Month for last month are too! We had over 20 submissions for May Lawn of the Month and it was hard to pick the best!

Shaw Family – Herndon, VA

First, we have the Shaw Family in Herndon, VA. Their lawn was nominated by their Service Leader, and they weren't wrong with their nomination! We're so excited to see lawns looking this beautiful.