by Orvin Kiser | Jun 9, 2015 | Lawn Care
How Lawn Aeration Helps Your Turf Left alone, grass would grow tall and billowy, sinking roots deeply. These deep roots would break up soil and form an anchor enabling turf to withstand summer heat and drought with ease. The typical homeowner, however, doesn’t leave...
by Orvin Kiser | Jun 9, 2015 | Lawn Care
A very general rule of thumb is to provide lawns with 1 to 1.5 inches of water per week, from irrigation or rainfall. A good way to check moisture penetration is to probe the soil with a screwdriver or similar object. How often you water will vary based on where you...
by Orvin Kiser | May 18, 2015 | Lawn Care, Tree Care
Virginia’s trees and shrubs are susceptible to regional-specific diseases, pests and environmental conditions. At Big O Tree, we employ licensed and certified arborists that understand the conditions unique to Northern Virginia landscapes. Our arborists have the...
by Orvin Kiser | Mar 4, 2015 | Lawn Care, Tree Care
Virginia trees and shrubs use stored nutrients in early spring. By the end of spring, after a tremendous growth spurt, trees have used up a lot of these nutrients. A healthy tree will begin, through the process of photosynthesis, making new supplies of nutrients...
by Orvin Kiser | Dec 5, 2014 | Lawn Care
Have you ever wanted a really thick, healthy, green lawn? With the right advice and lawn service you can be on your way to having that perfect lawn you’ve always wanted. Keeping grass looking good year round can be simple with a lot of planning, learning, and...
by Orvin Kiser | Nov 17, 2014 | Lawn Care
As I’m writing this blog, the first winter storm of the season has advanced across the country bringing snow, lake effect snow and cold from the mid west into the south and east. The forecast for the winter is a repeat of last winter’s cold and stormy...
