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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

Drainage Done Right: Protecting Your Northern Virginia Home with Professional Water Management

Most homeowners across Northern Virginia face frustrating challenges with water flow. In a climate with heavy spring rains and dry, intense summers, expert drainage solutions are vital to prevent water damage and preserve a property’s appearance and structure. Independence Landscape provides specialized drainage solutions like downspout extensions, dry creek beds, French drains, sump pump extensions … Continued