Fescue and heat are fighting an age old battle that many homeowners will be facing during the months of summer. As RVA enters May, weather patterns continue to fluctuate and the average daytime temperature drives up into the 80s and 90s. Turf type tall fescue, the lawn of choice for most residents of the Greater…
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…
Feeling Fine in February 2019 The start of February 2019 heralds the final full month of winter, and with that usually comes some of the most unpredictable winter weather yet. Despite that, PPLM has several standard services planned that will start the 2019 season off on the right “root.” For everyone who has a Picture Perfect…
Spring Fertilizer, Round 1: PPLM’s Recovery Treatment The spring fertilizer applied to a lawn sets the stage for the turf’s success in months to follow. Remember, a healthy lawn is a happy lawn. Establishing a solid foundation of various nutrients early in the year is key to improving soil fertility and supporting a hardy,…