Low Maintenance Landscaping: Zoysia

Low Maintenance Landscaping: Zoysia

For homeowners that maintain their own properties, low maintenance = good! Zoysia grass is a terrific turfgrass variety if you are looking for a beautiful lawn for less work. Zoysia grass is common in southern regions of the country, but our transition zone can still...
Low Maintenance Landscaping: Fine Fescue

Low Maintenance Landscaping: Fine Fescue

For homeowners that maintain their own properties, low maintenance = good! Fine fescue is a terrific turfgrass variety if you are looking for a beautiful lawn for less work. My first experience with fine fescue was in 2015, my first year at the University of Maryland....
Common Violet: Identification and Treatment

Common Violet: Identification and Treatment

Common violet is a very persistent weed in shady Mid-Atlantic lawns. It is easy to identify with it’s heart shaped leaves and purple flowers. Getting rid of it is a little harder, though. Common violet, or meadow violet, is common in shady lawns. You will...
Clover

Clover

To most homeowners, clover is an unwelcomed pest that ruins their perfect lawn. However, clover has some pretty cool characteristics that you don’t normally see in plants of any kind. Learn a little more about this lawn pest and decide for yourself if clover is...