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Raking is the first trick of the trade, thatch that is too thick won’t allow your lawn to breath. Aerating is next, compaction of the soil is hard to avoid in Virginia and aerating is the key to getting air and nutrients to the roots. During this process it’s an ideal time to do 2 ...
Recent research suggests that pollinators do better in urban environments, yet these mowed, mulched, and managed landscapes frequently lack a sufficient amount of nesting habitat. Here are a few simple ways to provide them with their ‘Dream Home’. Provide Habitat With Plants: 30% of our native bees lay their eggs in cavities – holes in ...
Our team has been hard at work once more at the University of Virginia. We were invited back yet again to assist in the restoration of the historic brick walkways that lead to the infamous Lawn at UVA. It is no small task to lay new, historically accurate brick next to buildings that have stood since The University’s ...
There is hardly a person left in Virginia that has not heard about or is aware of the destructive invasive insect that is the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) It is eliminating our native Ash Trees. Ash is just a small part of Virginia’s overall tree population. Any untreated Ash Tree in the state will die over the ...
Everyone has entered a business at some point in time and been greeted by a four legged friend. It goes without saying that the Windridge Team has a passion for landscaping but we also share a passion for animals as well. On a typical day at the office you will find our honorary supervisor, office ...
Job Opening for Landscaper If you enjoy working outside & creating beautiful outdoor spaces, contact us for an interview. We have immediate job openings in landscape & hardscape construction, specializing in unique plantings, patios, retaining walls & water features. We offer competitive starting wages with a clear path to advancement through skills training & certification. ...
The Virginia Society of Landscape Designers (VSLD) includes over ninety Certified Landscape Designers who have demonstrated competency in design, plant suitability, and graphic communication. Certified Designers must also fulfill annual continuing education requirements. This statewide group of professional designers is an excellent resource to utilize when beginning to plan your landscape. A well planned & easily maintained landscape ...
This past Thursday marked the 36th annual Piedmont Landscape Association (PLA) Seminar in Charlottesville, Virginia, held at the Paramount Theater located on the Downtown Mall. Several members of the Windridge Team were able to attend. It is a perpetual company goal to not only keep current with popular landscaping trends, but also broaden our professional knowledge base, keeping ...
It is undeniable that Crape Myrtles exploded on to the scene over the past decade. They seem to be planted everywhere in the Piedmont Region of Virginia. Due to the over planting of this decorative tree we are seeing a resurgence in Crape Myrtle Tip Blight. Crape Myrtle Tip Blight results from a fungus that causes ...
Who says you can’t have flowers in the landscape in Nelson County Winter?! A beautiful Witch Hazel can bring a winter surprise to your yard. The Jalena Witch Hazel, pictured brings a whisper of Spring with its blossoms in the midst of Winter. There are several species available that bloom at staggered times, some of ...
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