Should I Turn Off My Irrigation When It Rains? Your lawn requires between one and one and one half inches of rain each week. Use a rain gauge to determine weekly rainfall amount will help you know exactly how much you need to supplement with irrigation. Watering is one of the most important parts of […]
Read MoreHow can I tell if my lawn is too dry? To test if your lawn is too dry, insert a screw driver into the soil. It should penetrate easily with little resistance. If this is not the case, it is likely a watering issue causing the discoloration. Increase in temperatures and lack of measurable rainfall […]
Read MoreQuestion: “Are these weeds I’m seeing in my yard?” Travis B., Williamsburg Answer: The answer is no. Most common turf grasses will attempt to produce seed heads in the spring. Yet as the temperature gets warmer, the seed heads will stop. Do not think that mowing at a lower height will halt seed head production. […]
Read MoreWhat are these small green worms in my trees? The small green worms you find in your trees are called cankerworms. These little caterpillars overwinter as eggs in the tops of shade trees. They typically hatch at the end of March-early April and begin feeding. They primarily feed on Oaks and Maples, however they can […]
Read MoreThe only way to combat moss is to change the environment by tree removal and/or pruning to allow more sunlight and airflow. This should be coupled with physical removal of moss prior to aeration and seeding in the fall to establish a better stand of turf in the area. Another option is landscaping mossy areas […]
Read MoreShould I seed my lawn in March? No, you should not seed your lawn in March, or any other spring month. It’s best to only seed during the fall months. Tall fescue is a cool season grass. It should be seeded in the fall to allow for it to germinate and begin to grow prior […]
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