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COVID 19 UPDATE

Covid 19 has quickly changed our normal day to day. In a matter of days, the virus has spread through the country, shutting down most towns, restaurants, and places of work. Cross Creek  has been deemed essential by Governor Northam. Our grounds team is currently continuing to work and service all of our clients. Multiple times each day, we are sanitizing the trucks and the equipment they use. Each crew leader and crew member is provided with gloves and sanitation supplies. Please respect the social distance and health of our crews by minimizing contact. Thank you all, stay safe and healthy, and we look forward to getting through this together

 
WEEKLY SERVICE STARTS APRIL 15  

April showers bring May flowers! Cross Creek Grounds is very excited to see the temperatures slowly rising and your landscape starting to bloom and grow. We have already had some 75 degree weather days and we hope for many more of those beautiful RVA days! The week of April 15th, we will be switching to weekly service all the way through to November. 
Controlling Weeds Is A Year Round Project 

Weeds grow quickly and are resilient. Many types favor conditions that happen naturally, depending on your weather and your soil. Some weeds thrive in constant moisture, some like when you cut your lawn very short, some want constant shade, and others like the compacted soil that so many species of grass can’t handle.

Just like there are many different types of grass, there are many different types of weeds: broadleaf weeds, which grow close to the ground; dandelions, which are easy to spot; and white clover, with tell-tale triple leaves and white flowers. Controlling weeds is a year-round project. Our Grounds crew has been working together to complete the first chemical application. This application is a mix of fertilizer, post emergent weed control, pre emergent weed control, and iron, and the results are showing! You will see the grass start to grow and develop into a deep lush green. Starting soon, the second application will begin. The second application is the same chemical application as the first. 
INSECT INFESTATIONS
While we get to enjoy nice weather, vacations, cookouts, and holiday weekends, warm weather also means that crawling insects are out and about – and are looking for a nice, warm spot to live. Sometimes, that nice spot turns out to be your home, where there’s plenty of food around for them to eat out of  your beautiful gardens and landscapes. Our crew leaders will make sure to keep a close eye out for any insect presence or damage. With our weekly and bi-weekly visits, it is also recommended that you do an occasional check. Some insects we encounter could be Aphids, Cinch Bugs, Mealy Bugs, and Japanese Beetles.
During the warmer months, you may notice that your lawn has yellow-brown patches. Since it’s common for yellow patches to develop when there’s been little rain, you could think that you’re losing your healthy, green lawn to heat stress. What many homeowners don’t realize is that these yellow patches can also be caused by chinch bugs. Out of all of the pests that feed on plants, the Japanese beetle is the most destructive. It thrives in the Richmond area, where there is plenty of grass to house the beetle’s grubs, plants for the beetles to feed on, and no predators to thin their considerable numbers. To check for these insects, first look for any damage or discoloration of the foliage. Next, check on the underside of the leaves (they will rest and feed here). If you have any concern about insect presence or damage please contact us! 
EARLY BLOOMERS

During the up downs in temperatures over the past few months, some plants were tricked into believing it was spring and began to push new growth and bud out flowers, sometimes even blooming. This happens often in Virginia in the transition into Spring. Unfortunately, it can be very damaging to the blooms. In most cases, the plant will not bloom again that year and you will have to wait another year for blooms. If only the buds froze, there may be a chance for some blooms, but the success rate will not be as high as a normal warm bloom. The up side is your actual plant will be fine, just not the blooms. We have seen this occur on some Azaleas, Magnolias, Forsythia’s, and Dogwood’s. 

 
While we’ve all heard “April showers bring May flowers,” you may not realize that your lawn will need to have a good, soaking rain every few days—and during the spring, you may not see that. Once your turf comes out of dormancy, which is or probably has already occurred, it will require steady water intake to grow and survive. If Mother Nature isn’t cooperating, you will need to closely monitor and adjust your irrigation systems, as some zones will require more or less water than others. It is better to fine tune this earlier than later. Your turf grass will require one to one and a half inches of water per week to achieve optimal appearance and growth. 
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