Aeration and Seeding are essential to keep a healthy lawn of Tall Fescue. Ideally, you would have a weed-free lawn before you aerate and seed, but sometimes weeds still get through. Weeds? No problem The use of weed control during Aeration and Seeding time is a challenging task. While introducing new turf to your lawn, […]
Read MoreWhat is Annual bluegrass (Poa annua) Poa annua is a low-growing, tufted winter annual grass that germinates in the fall and reproduces by seed. It is the most common annual bluegrass found in Virginia lawns, and is oftentimes found in flowerbeds. The light green leaves are short and blunt at the tips. Often found in compacted […]
Read MoreNobody likes to pull weeds. While some weeds will inevitably germinate and need to be sprayed or pulled, a few simple things can be done to prevent these issues. Preventing Weeds When Creating a New Bed One way to prevent weeds when creating a new bed is to use landscape fabric. Once trees, plants, and/or […]
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 MoreOne would think that during the winter in Virginia, lawns should be weed free and slow to grow. While slow growing is certainly a probability, certain weeds enjoy the colder temperatures and will seem to be persistent throughout the harshness of our winter. It may seem like some weeds are indestructible but we assure you […]
Read MoreWhat is Annual bluegrass (Poa Annua)? Poa Annua is a widespread, low-growing, tufted winter annual grass which germinates in the fall and reproduces by seed in the spring. Poa Annua is a prolific seed-producer. It develops seed heads in early-to-mid spring, and a large population can be unsightly in a lawn with an unsightly white […]
Read MoreSpring is right around the corner and you may have plans to convert mulched areas to grass or maybe even just spot seed some bare areas. Lots of people make the mistake of seeding these areas and then dropping hay over them. Contrary to popular belief, this is not recommended. Hay is fresh cuttings of […]
Read MorePre-emergent for lawns and beds prevents future annual grasses and broadleaf weeds from germinating during the growing season. These products work best when applied in advance, so the timing of the application is important. In Virginia, generally the best time to apply these products is in February and early March. Don’t wait for the Forsythia […]
Read MoreDo you ever wonder how to control weeds during the late summer or early fall aeration and seeding of Tall Fescue in Newport News? The best control is having a healthy lawn that is weed free going into an aeration and seeding. Not to Worry Yet if you have some weeds, it is okay. Do […]
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 […]
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