As the weather warms up and your landscape starts to thrive, so do the pests – and few are as sneaky and stubborn as aphids. These tiny, sap-sucking insects can cause big problems for trees and shrubs across Virginia, especially as we head into late spring and summer. Here's what you need to know about identifying and controlling aphids before they take over your yard.

Spring is peak season for lawn care – and with it comes a flood of advice. Unfortunately, much of that advice is outdated or just plain wrong. Let’s break down the most common spring lawn care myths so you can grow a healthier, greener lawn with confidence.

Moles might be small, but the damage they cause to your lawn can be big. At Virginia Green, we’ve seen firsthand how frustrating it is to have your carefully maintained turf turned into a maze of tunnels. That’s why we’re offering professional mole services in Central Virginia- designed to reclaim your yard without harming the environment or the moles themselves.

As temperatures rise, many homeowners start thinking about fixing bare spots in their lawns. A common instinct is to grab a bag of seed and start patching things up.

Crisp mornings, sparkling frost, and... don't even think about stepping on your lawn! Yes, the delicate beauty of frost might tempt you, but those shimmering crystals hold a surprising secret: they can wreak havoc on your beloved grass.

Don't Wait To Protect Your System

With the shift in temperatures away from summer and into winter, plan ahead for winterizing your irrigation system by scheduling a visit from a contractor. We do suggest that you schedule this appointment for late November, around Thanksgiving time. This allows for water to be available for any warm days in the absence of rainfall.

Many customers notice mushrooms in their lawn after periods of rain or humidity and wonder if they’re harmful to their grass. The common concern is, “Mushrooms are a fungus—this can’t be good for my lawn!” In reality, having mushrooms is not harmful. Mushrooms are a sign that your soil contains organic material, which is a great start! Mushrooms help break down that organic material and leave your soil more fertile, contributing to a vibrant lawn.

With temperatures rising earlier than usual this year, lawn diseases are making an unexpected early appearance. These diseases thrive in hot, humid, and moist conditions, particularly during nights when temperatures stay in the low-to-mid 70s. Two common culprits, brown patch (Rhizoctonia) and dollar spot (Clarireedia), are especially active under these conditions.

The heat is on and my lawn is showing it – yours probably is too. Here in Central Virginia, we live in a transition zone, which means it gets really cold in the winter and extremely hot in the summer, which can (and usually does) equate to stressed turf. Although we can’t really do anything about Virginia weather, there are some steps we can take to help our grass handle the heat.

The three tips below should help your lawn survive the hot weather.

Cold weather can be a silent enemy to your garden, often causing unseen damage to plants, trees, and shrubs. Many gardeners overlook this issue, only to find signs of harm in the spring. Wilting leaves and a sparse canopy might surprise you in an otherwise lush season, and you may notice defoliation weeks after a brief cold spell. The root cause? Water management within the plant.