The client has two 5-7 year old river birch trees. For last 2 years, the leaves have not developed to the normal size compared to previous years. Trees are in a sunny, well-drained area. The derecho took off all leaves few years … [Read more...]
Environmental Lawn Care Calendar
This all-in-one article includes tips and information for the year-round care of cool-season species of grass ( fescue, bluegrass, ryegrass) in the Bedford, Virginia area. Published by Bedford County Extension Agent, Scott Baker. January … [Read more...]
Pruning Your Butterfly Bushes
The client called in with concerns about a butterfly bush that was not pruned back over winter. There is no sign of green/growth yet coming from base / roots or on any over-wintered branches. Can it be pruned now? Will there be blooms … [Read more...]
Autumn Lawn Care
Information on lawn care, including aeration, seeding, and fertilization for cool season grasses was requested. DIAGNOSIS / RECOMMENDATION: The client was provided with information on timing of various activities and was sent VCE Publications 430-002 … [Read more...]
Late Season Weed Control in the Vegetable Garden
The client wanted to know how to control the purslane that had taken over her vegetable garden by early September. DIAGNOSIS / RECOMMENDATION: Mechanical removal is the only option once vegetables have been planted. It was suggested that the client … [Read more...]
Japanese Stiltgrass
The client requested identification of a weed taking over his lawn and recommendations on how it should be controlled. DIAGNOSIS / RECOMMENDATION The weed was identified as Japanese stiltgrass (Microstegium vimineum). It can be controlled in … [Read more...]