Gil Grattan
Our founder, Gil Grattan, was born and raised in Williamsburg, Virginia before attending Clemson University in South Carolina. Upon graduation, Gil started a career in the golf course industry before moving to North Carolina in 1994.
How much does Virginia Green cost?
Price for seed depends on quantity. For one 50LB bag, the price is $118.00. If you purchase two bags, the price is $108.00 each ($216 total). If you purchase 3 bags or more at one time, the price is $99.00 per bag.
When should I fertilize my lawn in Virginia?
Fertilize in the Fall Fall fertilizer application is the most beneficial to cool-season grasses in Virginia. Applications of fertilizer containing nitrogen should be made from September through November.
Is Virginia Green expensive?
Lawn Care On a Budget Many people think having Virginia Green Lawn Care service their lawn is more expensive. The retail price of fertilizer is up around $40-50 per bag but beware of the shrinkage as many of these bags are now only 40 pounds and would not treat and average size Richmond lawn.
What is best time to overseed lawn?
The Turfgrass Water Conservation Alliance service recommends overseeding at least 45 days before your average first fall frost. In southern areas, overseed thinning lawns in late spring, as warm-season grasses enter active growth. For winter color, overseed southern lawns in fall.
Can you put grass seed and fertilizer down at the same time?
When seeding a lawn, you should never apply the fertilizer and seed together. This can cause an uneven distribution of the materials resulting in patchy areas or seedlings burned by excess fertilizer. It is best to spread the fertilizer just prior to planting the seed.
What month Should I aerate my lawn?
When to Aerate Your Lawn You want to aerate the lawn when your grass is in its peak growing period so it can recover quickly—think early spring or fall for cool-season grasses, and late spring through early summer for warm-season grasses.
How long after aerating Should you seed?
Within 48 hours after you aerate you should over seed, fertilize, and water your lawn. The seed, fertilizer, and water will have the best chance to get down into the holes made by the aerator if applied soon after aeration.
Do I need to aerate before overseeding?
The most important step you can take before overseeding your lawn is aerating your soil. No matter what seed you use, they can’t germinate in compacted soil devoid of water, nutrients, and sufficient air exchange. That’s why it’s crucial to aerate your lawn before starting the overseeding process.
Should you aerate before overseeding?
It is not a must that you aerate your lawn before overseeding. However, since aeration loosens up compacted soil, improving the supply of oxygen, and provides nutrients and minerals to the new grass seed, it will improve germination and growth rates and help the grass grow thicker faster.
Do I fertilize or seed first?
Most landscaping professionals agree that it is always best to fertilize the soil first if you are seeding a new lawn. It is also recommended to conduct a soil test so that you select the appropriate fertilizer.
What is the phone number for Virginia Green Lawn Care?
You can also call the office at 804.285.6200. Thank you again. Disappointed and Extremely upset anytime i look out my window, come outside, or pull up to my property. Im highly upset at the services from Virginia Green lawn care. They destroyed my entire front and back yard.
What is Virginia Green doing about the damage caused by aeration?
Virginia Green would have been willing to come out and access the damage during aeration and seeding and correct any issues we may have caused. Also, we apologize on the late responses in regard to spring seeding your lawn. We see that you have been contacted today and will be out soon.
Does Virginia Green really care about the customer?
Virginia Green calls before they arrive and will answer any questions you have, no matter how dumb haha. To me it seems like they really care about the customer. Thanks VGLC!! Thank you Kevin for your kind words and feedback. I’ve had VA Green for 2 seasons now.
Why choose Virginia lawn care?
Our licensed technicians and in-house agronomists (soil scientists) know Virginia’s weather, soil, insects, and lawn care challenges better than any company around. Customized by region, we make our customers’ lawns look their very best, all year long.
