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Lawn Maintenance for Fall: Why Mowing Later Matters

Summary When it comes to lawn maintenance for fall, mowing later helps your lawn stay healthy through the colder months, supports new growth from aeration and overseeding, and keeps your yard tidy as leaves turn. When paired with consistent leaf removal and a professional lawn mowing service, this practice ensures your grass survives winter and … Continued

Aeration Overseeding & Lawn Care Unpacked: Myths and FAQs

Every fall, lawn conversations seem to circle back to the same topic: aeration overseeding. For many of our clients, these words feel familiar but not always fully understood. Is it really necessary every year? Does it make sense if your lawn already looks healthy? Can you skip aeration and just throw down seed? At Independence … Continued

Fall Tree and Shrub Care in Virginia: 7 Proven Steps for Stronger Plants

Short answer: Begin in late summer with a friendly inspection. Support plants with deep‑root feeding and preventive treatments for insects, mites, and fungus. Add selective pruning on a set schedule, keep watering steady, and use mulch the right way. This plan helps your landscape bounce back from summer and settle into winter in good health. … Continued

Grateful for a Wonderful Year Together

As we close out another year at Independence Landscape, we want to take a moment to reflect and express our deepest gratitude to you, our valued clients. This year has been full of memorable projects, exciting milestones and continued growth—all made possible by your trust and partnership. Whether you’ve been with us for years or … Continued

Our Flag’s Journey from Afghanistan to Virginia

In 2007, a crisp American flag flew over a remote outpost in Kapisa Province, Afghanistan, then known as Forward Operating Base (FOB) Tagab. Nestled in a rugged mountain valley, Tagab was a critical post for U.S. Army Special Forces, who operated in challenging terrain, working alongside Afghan military and local communities to keep insurgent forces … Continued