Grow Beyond Blog

We are thrilled to announce the January Lawn of the Month winners at the start of a wonderful new year! It’s thrilling to see how Virginia Green lawns are thriving in these cold months. Remember, each month is a new chance to win $75 towards a future application.

Ready for Great Service in 2024

Happy New Year from Virginia Green! We're eager to continue offering exceptional lawn and landscape services in 2024. Weather permitting, we'll be out servicing your lawn soon. Now's the perfect time to schedule soil testing, lime applications, or even add tree and shrub care to your services.

Cold weather can be a silent enemy to your garden, often causing unseen damage to plants, trees, and shrubs. Many gardeners overlook this issue, only to find signs of harm in the spring. Wilting leaves and a sparse canopy might surprise you in an otherwise lush season, and you may notice defoliation weeks after a brief cold spell. The root cause? Water management within the plant.

Happy New Year from Virginia Green! We are excited to announce our November/December Lawn of the Month winners! If you weren’t chosen, next month is another opportunity to show off your lawn this winter. Remember, each month is another chance to win $75 toward a future application.

Crisp mornings, sparkling frost, and... don't even think about stepping on your lawn! Yes, the delicate beauty of frost might tempt you, but those shimmering crystals hold a surprising secret: they can wreak havoc on your beloved grass.

Should you worry about heavy snow on trees and shrubs?

After 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.

What Are These Small Green Worms In My Trees?

The small green worms you find in your trees are called cankerworms.

Sedge 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. 

In Virginia, grasses go dormant and have a tan appearance 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.

Is lawn dormancy normal?

Lawn dormancy is normal, and we should expect our lawns to be off-color in the winter. By properly preparing our lawns now, we can expect outstanding color and growth in the spring.  

Are You seeing fall weeds in your lawn?

As we transition into fall, the focus is on planting and growing grass. Summers can be tough on our cool season lawns and now is the time to repair any injuries from the summer and plant Tall Fescue to thicken up our lawns. This is done through the process of aeration and seeding and is the most important step to keep your lawn dense, healthy and weed-free!