Root rot is a condition found in both indoor and outdoor plants with poor drainage. As the name states, the roots of the plant rot . Usually, this is a result of overwatering. The excess water makes it very difficult for the roots to get the air that they need causing them to decay. To avoid root rot […]
Read MoreMost everyone loves to be outdoors and enjoy their lawn. But, did you know there are countless things to do on your lawn? There are things to do from mowing to playing, to just relaxing on your lawn. Here we are going to talk about a few things you can do to enjoy your lawn. […]
Read MoreSedge can be a nuisance in the lawn, but can be equally if not more frustrating when populating your flower beds. It is very unsightly when your carefully planted annual and perennials are invaded by this tall grass like weed. What is Sedge? Yellow nutsedge is a perennial plant that resembles grass in our lawns […]
Read MoreCompetition is really heating up with our Lawn of the Month submissions! We want to thank everyone who submitted a photo. If your lawn was not chosen this month, please try again next month! First on the list we have Heiry family in Henrico. They have been with Virginia Green for 8 years now and […]
Read MoreOh, what happened to those cooler days of April or those more reasonable seasonal days of May? Some folks are probably wishing for those lazy, crazy days of summer. What did we get? We got hot, humid, sultry, sticky, icky dog days of June, that’s what we got. What can we do to hydrate ourselves? […]
Read MoreHave you noticed your arborvitaes turning brown? Do you see pine cone-like objects hanging on the branches and they appear to be moving? After closer observation, do you notice a dark brown to black caterpillar sticking its head out? What is this caterpillar? This is no ordinary caterpillar. It is a native bagworm moth larvae. […]
Read MoreIt’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 and Clarireedia (“dollar spot”) are most active when grass remains wet and temperatures reach low to mid 70s overnight. If your lawn gets dark and […]
Read MoreKilling and Removing Wild Violets Controlling wild violets in the lawn is one of the most difficult tasks for homeowners. Wild violets are perennials (return every year) that can take over a lawn in a few seasons if left untreated. They are usually first noticed in late spring/early summer. Virginia Green treats for wild violets, […]
Read MoreWe are proud to offer our customers top quality lawn care services. A great lawn isn’t only for your home. Are you a business owner looking to keep your property appearing it’s best at all times? Do you want your property to reflect the quality and personality of your business? Our goal is to make […]
Read MoreThe mild temperatures and moderate rainfall makes tall fescue thrive during the spring. We aerate and seed during the fall to repair any areas and help with soil compaction to provide better pore space allowing your lawn to breathe more. Come spring in our climate, tall fescue is in its second growing season for new […]
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