The Picture Perfect Plus Package, Part One Nutsedge control is considered an elective option for turf management in RVA for two reasons. First, nutsedge isn’t a prevalent weed; not the majority of homeowners don’t have to deal with it, so its control would be excessive for the standard service plan. Second, it can be pretty… Continue Reading
Why it’s More Complicated Than it Looks Lawn service scheduling is a commonly miscommunicated and misunderstood process between providers and clients. Lawn care work such as fertilizer, aeration and seeding, mowing, mulching, and more is a tricky field of services when it comes to public perception versus reality. An industry that is stereotyped as nothing… Continue Reading
Late Spring Fertilizer PPLM’s Replenishment Treatment Late spring fertilizer sets a fescue lawn up for its best success during the summer when homeowners are most active in their yards. A lawn that receives proper nourishment as well as appropriate levels of weed control is going to have a much better shot at being thick, green,… Continue Reading
April Showers Whats Next for Your Lawn In April Things are finally starting to feel warmer as we move into April, and PPLM services are officially in full swing with active mowing routes, mulch and pruning services, outdoor pest treatments, and preparation for our second round of fertilizer and weed control. We would like to… Continue Reading
April Lawn Care, 2019 Spring has finally sprung, and the season is off to a great start for PPLM and PPLM clients with April lawn care services. While we might see the occasional cold snap this month, soil temperatures are on the rise, which means lawns will soon be in the full swing of their… Continue Reading
PPLM Goes Old School with scythe mowing The future is in the past thanks to the hot trend of scythe mowing. Yes, you read that right: PPLM is joining the many American lawn care companies that have taken our motorized mowers to the dump and used the scrap metal cash to buy our crews brand… Continue Reading
Frequently Asked Questions Spring is one of the busiest times of the year for fescue lawns in RVA, so we receive many requests for spring lawn care tips from our clients and neighbors. Whether it concerns weed control, mowing, or flower bed maintenance, PPLM has the answers you need. Check out the following spring lawn… Continue Reading
The Documentation Photo Why is lawn photography so important? Like they say a picture is worth a thousand words, and that’s never been a more true adage than in today’s Instagram world. More photographs are taken today than at any point in history because of the easy access to cameras thanks to smartphones. Even more… Continue Reading
When it comes to you deciding on either Warm Season vs Cool Season Grass here are a couple items to think about. On the east coast of the United States, the overall climate can be broken into three general zones: a southern zone, a northern zone, and a transition zone in between. The southern zone… Continue Reading
Like more and more home and property maintenance services, for the most part, lawn care companies are glad to provide free estimates to potential new clients. Getting a lawn care estimate can come in many forms depending on the size and focus of the lawn care company: they can be emailed or hand written on… Continue Reading
