As summer winds down and the heat of August takes its toll, your lawn might require extra care to prepare it for the cooler months ahead. Proper fertilizer applications can promote strong grass root ...

Now is the time of year when homeowners should be considering spring maintenance for their cool-season fescue lawns. Unusually lower temperatures followed by warm weather has many homeowners ...

Person walking a fertilizer spreader across a green lawn - Dziurek/Shutterstock Watering your lawn after fertilizing it is a valuable practice — it helps ensure the fertilizer reaches your lawn's root ...

December, January and February – three months of winter finally are over! Spring, by the weatherperson’s definition, is here. Your plants may have been somewhat out of sight and mind. Should you be ...

Why has my grass turned brown in patches? Turf diseases are prevalent at this time of year. The most common ones include red thread, dollar spot, brown patch and various leaf spots. Most of the time, ...

Proper timing promotes better blooms and increased plant vigor. Hydrangeas remain a fan-favorite among gardeners for one simple reason: gorgeous, long-lasting blooms. It’s easy to fall in love with ...

Fertilization of lawns is essential for the production of quality turf in Virginia. However, exceeding recommended fertilizer application rates or improper fertilization timing can negatively impact ...