What Fall Weeds Are Telling You About Your Landscape
Fall weeds can seem like a minor appearance problem, but on commercial properties, they often reveal something more important about the condition of the landscape. For property managers and HOA boards in Northern Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C., September is a good time to look closely at where weeds are appearing and why. Cooler temperatures help tall…
Your Commercial Property’s Late-Summer Landscape Checklist
Late summer can reveal problems that were harder to spot earlier in the year. Heat, humidity, heavy rain and periods of drought may leave commercial landscapes with thinning turf, stressed plants, irrigation issues and overgrown beds. For property managers and HOA boards in Northern Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C., August is also an important planning month. Decisions…
Is It Drought, Disease or Irrigation? How to Diagnose Summer Turf Damage
By late summer, commercial turf across Northern Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C. may look thin, brown or uneven. Several different problems can create similar symptoms, making diagnosis challenging. Drought stress, turf disease and irrigation issues can all cause discoloration. Treating the wrong problem may waste water or delay recovery. Before deciding what the lawn needs, start by looking at the pattern, timing and condition of…