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Guides & Seasonal Advice

Straight answers aboutyour Northern Virginia yard.

Written by a crew that works these properties every week — not rewritten from a national gardening site. Local timing, local climate, local soil.

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The questions we get asked most, answered properly.

Mulching

When to Mulch in Northern Virginia

Mulch timing in this climate is narrower than most people expect. Here's what actually matters, and why early spring isn't always the right answer.

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Lawn Care

How Often Should You Mow in Arlington?

Mowing frequency isn't a fixed schedule — it follows how fast the grass is actually growing. And mowing too short is the most common mistake we see.

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Seasonal

Fall Cleanup Timing: Why One Visit Is Rarely Enough

Leaves don't fall on a single weekend. Under mature trees, waiting for all of them means the first ones have already matted down.

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Seasonal

Winter Prep for Northern Virginia Landscapes

What to do before the ground freezes — and what to leave alone. Some of the most common winter prep advice doesn't apply in this climate.

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In the works

More guides coming

We add to these as the seasons come around and as we get asked the same questions often enough to write them down.

Watering in a Northern Virginia SummerWhy deep, infrequent watering beats a daily sprinkle — and how to tell the difference.
Planting for Shade: What Actually Thrives Under Mature TreesNOVA has no shortage of shade. Here's what grows well in it.
Spring Cleanup Checklist for NOVA PropertiesWhat matters in March, and what can wait until April.

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