At this time of year, people may become rather discouraged by the extreme weather conditions and not give lawn care maintenance much of a thought.
It usually is extraordinarily hot and dry in our area, or at times we have an overabundance of rain along with the heat and humidity. In Tidewater Virginia, and in particular Gloucester and Mathews, residents must check the weather forecasts almost daily, to keep abreast of what to plant, when to plant, when to cut grass, watering needs, etc., and generally how to keep our yards/lawns looking their best.
It is especially difficult during late summer and early fall to determine what may prove the best ways to take care of our often drought-stricken yards.
However, there are some helpful tips offered by those who know and are in the business of lawn care and servicing what we need in order to keep our green spaces from turning brown. Recently at Chimney Corner, manager Charlie Crittenden, a master with lawn and garden equipment, and one of his...