Question: “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 MoreMany things can go wrong in a lawn. From weeds, to dead spots to simply not getting enough water. Before making any steps towards fixing the lawn, determine what actually the problem is. For example, if an area has too much shade, perhaps forget about getting grass in the area and investing in landscaping and […]
Read MoreWhite clover (Trifolium repens), also known as Dutch clover, is a cool-season perennial often found growing in patches along roadsides and in pastures and lawns. It is a low-growing plant with creeping stems (stolons) that produce roots and shoots at nodes (joints) along the stem, which helps the plant to spread. It has trifoliate leaves […]
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 MoreJapanese beetles are easily identified by their bright metallic green body and reddish-bronze wing covers, and can be found throughout most of Virginia. Japanese beetles have vivacious appetites and can wreak havoc on a lawn and ornamental plants if left untreated. To understand how and when Japanese beetles may impact your lawn, consider their life cycle: […]
Read MoreJapanese beetles were first found in New Jersey in 1916 and have spread from Maine to the Carolina’s. The Japanese beetle has been well established in Virginia since the early 1970’s. The Japanese beetle can be found throughout Virginia and populations are dependent on soil type, soil moisture, and host plants. Adult Japanese beetles are […]
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 MoreShort Answer: No. Here’s why it’s best to wait: Spring is in the air and people have the urge to start seeding. Resist. In Williamsburg, Virginia Green advises customers to seed during the fall. The grass most customers promote is tall fescue. Tall fescue is a cool season grass. Seeding in the fall allows it […]
Read MoreThe most common grass found in the central Virginia region is tall fescue. Tall fescue benefits from a tall mowing height because the crown of the plant (growing point) is generally 3 inches or more off the ground. Also, the taller heights help prevent weed germination, reduce competition from unwanted grasses and decreases the amount […]
Read MoreWhen mowing your lawn it is important to vary the patterns in which you mow. This will reduce compaction of the soil. Less compaction makes for healthier turf with longer roots and can reduce the persistence of weeds in many cases. Additionally, regularly changing the pattern in which you mow the lawn will allow you […]
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