Knowing when to winterize sprinklers can make a great difference for a homeowner that is working to establish and maintain a healthy turf type tall fescue lawn. Winterizing sprinkler system set ups is necessary during the winter to prevent water in the irrigation pipes from freezing and breaking anything, but the ideal time at which…
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…
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…
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…