Winter Weeds… Is it A Side Effect of Aeration? Winter weeds can be an unexpected nuisance for many homeowners trying to cultivate a healthy fescue lawn. Winter weeds in lawn areas can be caused by several things, but in addition to the break in weed control taken when seed is put down, they can be… Continue Reading
“How to prep lawn for reseeding” and “preparing lawn for aeration” are some of the most commonly searched topics by homeowners during the end of summer and the beginning of fall. Aeration and seeding are fall lawn care services for most fescue lawns every year that go hand in hand. Fescue seed is needed to… Continue Reading
When to lime a lawn is an important consideration for the year to year care of fescue turf. Whether it’s calcitic lime, dolomitic lime, or even fast acting lime, knowing when and how to lime your lawn is a key part of keeping it healthy and Picture Perfect. For the most part, the most popular… Continue Reading
Why The Best Grass Seed Quality Matters for Fescue Overseeding The best grass seed can make a big difference in the success of your fall overseeding service. There are many brands and varieties of turf grass seed, but certain types of grass like fescue seed are purchased every year by homeowners and professionals that work… Continue Reading
How often should I overseed my lawn? The answer can vary depending on environmental factors as well as the type of lawn being maintained. If you maintain fescue in a transition zone region like the Richmond, VA area, overseeding fescue is best to do on a yearly basis. Fescue grass seed germinates best in mild… Continue Reading
Lawn renovation is in a lot of ways the “atomic bomb drop” of the turf management world. When tall fescue grass is your goal, this method of redoing lawn areas in your yard takes you from killing off a lawn in full to seeding fescue heavily and reestablishing uniform turf. Pursuing a fall lawn renovation… Continue Reading
The aeration and seeding process for a fescue lawn varies in its steps between companies and whether it includes liquid aeration or core aeration, but there are some standards of practice that are universal and beneficial across the board. Picture Perfect Lawn Maintenance is a turf management company in the Richmond, Virginia area that specializes… Continue Reading
Why you dont need cores to grow grass is a conversation many members of the PPLM team have been having with clients as well as other professionals as of late. As liquid aeration becomes an increasingly popular alternative to core aeration, a debate is stirring about the value of good old fashioned cores for seeding… Continue Reading
What to Ask Aeration and Overseeding Providers 10 Questions That Make a Difference What to ask aeration and overseeding providers can be the make it or break it factor when getting quotes on a vital service for your lawn. Aeration and overseeding is one of the busiest times of the year for lawn care professionals.… Continue Reading
Mole control via grub control is a widespread miscalculation of what brings moles to do damage to a lawn in the first place. Because there are few solutions to mole problems and because none of them are permanent, many homeowners are desperate to find some simple method to keep mole problems in check. Unfortunately, mole… Continue Reading
