Lawn care fundamentals
The Northern Virginia Lawn Care Calendar
What to do to a Northern Virginia lawn in every month of the year, and why fall matters more than spring.
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Written by Patrick Klippen, B.S. Landscape Horticulture and VDACS certified applicator, for tall fescue growing in clay soil through hot Virginia summers.
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Is Double Aeration a Good Thing?
Why double aeration is usually a marketing tactic, and what a proper core aeration job looks like in 2026.
By Patrick Klippen · Published · Updated
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Lawn care fundamentals.
Timing, grass type and feeding are the basics that every Northern Virginia lawn runs on.
Lawn care fundamentals
Tall Fescue Lawn Care in Virginia
The grass most Northern Virginia lawns are made of, and the one yearly habit that keeps it from thinning.
Lawn care fundamentals
When to Aerate and Overseed in Northern Virginia
The fall window for core aeration and overseeding in Northern Virginia, and why earlier in it beats later.
Lawn care fundamentals
Lawn Fertilization in Northern Virginia
Feeding windows, slow release nitrogen, N-P-K labels, and why soil pH comes before any of it.
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Diagnose and fix.
Guides on crabgrass, stiltgrass, brown spots, kids and pets, and what lawn care costs.
Diagnose and fix
Crabgrass Prevention in Northern Virginia
Why pre-emergent timing runs on soil temperature instead of the calendar, and the mistakes that waste it.
Diagnose and fix
How to Get Rid of Japanese Stiltgrass in Virginia Lawns
Identifying Virginia's most overlooked invasive lawn grass, and why spring timing beats pulling it by hand.
Diagnose and fix
Why Your Lawn Has Brown Spots in Summer
How to tell heat dormancy, brown patch, grubs, compacted clay, and dog spots apart on a Virginia lawn.
Diagnose and fix
Is Lawn Fertilizer Safe for Kids and Pets?
What "dry" means after a treatment, how long to stay off, and what actually causes pet incidents.
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Choosing a service.
How to compare lawn care companies, and when doing it yourself makes sense.
Choosing a service
How Much Does Lawn Care Cost in Northern Virginia?
Typical 8,000 sq ft lawns run about $65 a visit and $279 to aerate, plus how to compare quotes.
Choosing a service
Local Lawn Care vs. National Franchises
How local and national lawn care companies differ, and the questions to ask either one.
Choosing a service
DIY Lawn Care vs. Hiring a Pro in Northern Virginia
When DIY lawn care makes sense in Northern Virginia, what it really costs, and what you pay a pro for.
Choosing a service
How to Choose a Lawn Care Company in Northern Virginia
The checklist for vetting a Northern Virginia lawn care company before you hand over your lawn.
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The lawn care FAQ answers what we hear most on the phone, from scheduling and kids and pets to pricing and results, in a few sentences each.
