Read more about the article Hot Topic on the Horizon: Spring Tree Diseases
The white petals on a flowering dogwood tree show the spotted red and brown signs of a disease called spot anthracnose.

Hot Topic on the Horizon: Spring Tree Diseases

As the weather warms up in Northern Virginia, trees begin to awaken from their winter dormancy. At Green Horizon, we are well aware that this time of year also brings an increased risk of tree diseases. Here’s a quick guide to some common spring tree diseases in the region, their causes, consequences, and how we can help you manage them before they become destructive to your outdoor oasis! (more…)

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Read more about the article Hot Topic on the Horizon: Mowing Techniques and Tips for Terrific Turf
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Hot Topic on the Horizon: Mowing Techniques and Tips for Terrific Turf

As we leap into early Spring it’s time to start thinking about mowing your lawn. Turf fertilization and weed control in the Spring is temperature dependent, so there is never…

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Read more about the article Hot Topic on the Horizon: Snow Mold
Snow mold in the grass, plant dissease. Gray snow mold (also called Typhula blight) is caused by Typhula spp., while pink snow mold (also called Fusarium patch) is caused by Microdochium nivalis.

Hot Topic on the Horizon: Snow Mold

From snow to…whoa! We enjoyed our snowy January, did you? With the snow piles lingering for weeks in January and more snow in February we have a few cautions for your lawn and landscape. Because we haven’t experienced this much snow since 2017, you may not remember the consequences of persistent snow piles, but we sure do!

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