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Stephen Lipscomb

Mar 3, 20212 min read

2020 Challenge of the Year

The Challenge In September of 2020, I was approached by a customer to grow a nice, lush green lawn for his daughter's wedding. Normally,...

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Stephen Lipscomb

Feb 22, 20211 min read

That Pesky Moss!

What Moss Isn't. Most think that moss is a parasite, but it is not. Moss holds nutrients and water that benefit nearby plants. Moss is...

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Stephen Lipscomb

Feb 13, 20211 min read

Common Lawn Diseases for Virginia

Although fungus season is still a couple months away, it never hurts to be prepared. In Virginia, the most common Spring/Summer fungus...

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Stephen Lipscomb

Feb 6, 20211 min read

Shrub Problems Part 2

Chlorosis Just like people, plants show physical signs of sickness. If noticed in time, the problem can be corrected, if not prevented...

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Stephen Lipscomb

Feb 1, 20212 min read

Common Tree and Shrub Pest Part 1

Here are three common plant pests that love to destroy your landscape. Take a minute to look at the symptoms and see if you remember...

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Stephen Lipscomb

Jan 24, 20212 min read

Time to Plan for Mosquito Control

Nothing ruins an outdoor event like mosquitos. There is just something innately disturbing about insects that bite and suck blood. Here...

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Time to Start Planning a Defense for Your Plants

Stephen Lipscomb

Jan 17, 20211 min read

Time to Start Planning a Defense for Your Plants

It may seem early to be worried about insects, but you would be surprised how soon these little pests will be attacking your shrubs....

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What is a Transition Zone and How Does It Affect My Lawn

Stephen Lipscomb

Jan 9, 20212 min read

What is a Transition Zone and How Does It Affect My Lawn

Location, Location, Location Location has always been the top three things you look for when purchasing a property. It is also very...

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Winter Tip: Sharpening Your Lawn Mower Blade

Stephen Lipscomb

Jan 3, 20212 min read

Winter Tip: Sharpening Your Lawn Mower Blade

Sharpening Your Lawn Mower Blade is an important part of keeping you grass healthy. For the average homeowner, this should be done once...

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Stephen Lipscomb

Dec 27, 20202 min read

Save Your Money This Spring!

Never Spring Seed in Virginia If you have ever walked into any nursery or big-box hardware store in March or April, then you can't help...

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Stephen Lipscomb

Dec 19, 20202 min read

Keep Weeds Out of Your Mulch Beds

Keep Weeds Out of Your Mulch Beds. Using PREEN or any other similar product to keep weeds out of your mulch beds is a great idea to...

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Stephen Lipscomb

Dec 12, 20202 min read

Winter Trimming Liriope

Starting with brown spots, Liriope may develop brown, withered foliage during winter in some areas. Also the fungal disease anthracnose...

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Stephen Lipscomb

Dec 6, 20202 min read

Spotting Bermudagrass

Spotting Bermudagrass Brown Patches in November/December I get calls all the time from customer worried about their lawns. They typically...

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Winterize Your Sprinkler Before It's Too Late!

Stephen Lipscomb

Nov 30, 20202 min read

Winterize Your Sprinkler Before It's Too Late!

What Happens When Your Sprinkler Freezes In Virginia, it is a given that your inground sprinkler system has to be winterized each Fall....

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Stephen Lipscomb

Nov 27, 20202 min read

Winter Fertilization

Why Fertilize Lawns in Winter? It may seem like a complete waste of time and money to throw fertilizer on your lawn in the dead of...

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