One of the easiest ways to promote a healthy lawn is to practice proper mowing habits. We recommend you follow these mowing best practices—and of course, make sure to water too! Keep Mowing High The ideal mowing height for Tall Fescue is 3.5-4 inches. Virginia Green recommends always keeping the mower deck at the highest […]
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 a common grassy weed in Virginia lawns, and is oftentimes found in flowerbeds. The light green leaves are short and blunt at the tips. Often found in compacted areas along […]
Read MoreThe four-leaf clover has always been considered a symbol of good luck in the Irish culture. According to the legend, the leaves of a four-leaf clover represent hope, faith, love, and a fourth for good luck. A common belief during the Middle Ages was if someone carried a four-leaf clover, they would have the ability […]
Read MoreBoxwoods are beautiful shrubs which can enhance and beautify your landscape. Often used as a hedge, they can form a screen against unsightly views. Like most shrubs, boxwoods need dead or crossed branches cleaned out and removed, as they can restrict healthy growth. Virginia Green recommends pruning around Saint Patrick’s Day, or later, to avoid cold-temperature […]
Read MoreA large part of maintaining a healthy lawn is proper watering. Your lawn needs between 1 and 1 ½ inches of water each week from April through November. To ensure proper watering, many homeowners install irrigation systems. A properly installed and maintained irrigation system can greatly simplify proper watering and often results in not only […]
Read MoreIn Virginia, grasses go dormant in the winter. Shorter days and colder temperatures typically slow down grass growth and turn the lawn a tan/brown color. This will occur with all grass types, including Tall Fescue and Kentucky Bluegrass. In cold, windy areas, grass blades can also go dormant from a process call desiccation. The cold […]
Read MoreDon’t Wait to Winterize Your Irrigation System! Now that the temperatures have dipped into wintertime, you should be planning to have your irrigation system winterized and shut down by scheduling a visit from a contractor. We do suggest that you schedule this appointment for late November, around Thanksgiving time. This will allow you to have […]
Read MoreA great lawn begins with great seed. Selecting the best type of grass seed for fall aeration and seeding requires understanding several factors. Virginia Green provides a propriety seed blend that complies with the National Turfgrass Evaluation Program and the United States Department of Agriculture. Our grass seed is grown and evaluated at over 40 […]
Read MoreMoss has become prevalent in Virginia lawns as a result of wet weather. Moss are non-vascular plants typically found in moist, shaded areas with poor airflow. Lacking seeds and flowers, they reproduce via spores. The weed control applications contained in Virginia Green’s programs will not help eradicate moss. How do I get rid of moss? […]
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 […]
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