Valentine’s day is celebrated on February 14th. It has become, in our culture, a day on which we show affection to others. This affection is commonly shown through the giving of chocolates (often in a red heart-shaped box), and/or flowers. Did you know that the color of each rose has a special meaning? Read below […]
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 MoreDeer are one of nature’s creatures that roam through most of our neighborhoods. They may or may not damage your trees and shrubs. Some damage is not well seen, while others are very noticeable. The best way to protect against deer damage is to protect your plants from the damage. We will mention three ways […]
Read MoreAs we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to simply utter words but to reward our customers and “pay” them back. Referrals help us grow and assure us that our customers are pleased with our services. THAT is the most rewarding part for us! For every customer, you […]
Read MoreOne of the pesky overwintering pests is the scale insect. It usually overwinters as an egg or in the adult form. The winter months are a good time to control this pest when the plants are dormant. They can be found on many types of plants like “Manhattan” euonymus, cherry trees, burning bushes, and privet. […]
Read MoreWINTER TIME = TRAINING TIME We are often asked, “what do your employees do during the winter when you can’t treat lawns?” Virginia Green utilizes these cold weather days, when we are unable to treat lawns, as time to train both our new and existing employees. This training can take many forms. Our warehouse employees spend […]
Read MoreAfter a heavy snowfall, have you ever thought about removing heavy snow from the branches of your trees and shrubs? There are two thoughts about this question. We will discuss both of them here. One thought is to leave the snow on the branches. This allows the snow to act as a natural insulator for […]
Read MoreA new year is here and we are in the midst of sending out prepay letters. Keep your eyes open for an email from us with ways to save money. If you do not have an email address on file, please call our office and add it to your account. Of course, if you don’t […]
Read MoreDo you think Virginia Green is the best around? Virginia Living is holding their Best of Virginia competition for 2018 and we want you to vote for Virginia Green! All over Virginia, people are voting for their favorite shops, restaurants and services. Here is your opportunity to let us know what you think about Virginia Green. Take […]
Read MoreInsects have various ways to survive the winter. Migration is one way insects escape the cold temperatures. The Monarch butterfly is one insect that moves from cooler climates to warmer ones, but others migrate northward from southern states. These insects are mostly crop pests. Hibernation is a way adult insect survive the cold weather. Lady bird […]
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