Lawn Care Seminar Series
The following seminars are offered by the Henrico Extension Office. Each session will be led by an Extension staff member or a Henrico Master Gardener. Seminars are open to the public; participants should pre-register. Call 501-5160 to register and to obtain additional information.
Spring Weed Control
This seminar will provide information about a broad range of weed topics, including the use of herbicides and the application of pre- and post-emergence products to control weeds before and after they appear . Participants are encouraged to bring samples for identification and discussion. The seminar will include a question-and-answer period as well. This seminar is given in March.
Handouts
- Spring Weed Control (Presentation)
- Home Lawn Fertilization in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
- Algae & Moss Control in the Home Lawn
- A Good Turfgrass Maintenance Program for Henrico County
- How to Measure Your Yard
- Weeds, Pest Management Guide
Make Your Lawn a SMART Lawn
A variety of general lawn-care topics, including irrigation, fertilization, soil acidity and weed control are covered in this seminar. In addition, participants can learn about SMART Lawns - a seasonal, comprehensive program that teaches a step-by-step approach to growing a healthy lawn. SMART Lawns, which teaches environmentally friendly practices, provides participants a plan tailored to fit their specific lawn-care needs.
April 11, 2012
Henrico Extension Office
Demonstration Kitchen
8600 Dixon Powers DR
Henrico, VA 23228
7:00 - 8:30pm
Handouts
- Make Your Lawn a SMART Lawn (Presentation)
- How to Measure Your Yard
- Lawn Fertilization in Virginia
- Moss and Algae Control
- Turfgrass Maintenance in Henrico
Establishing a New Lawn - Renovating an Old One
This seminar will explain how to build a lawn from scratch and rejuvenate an old lawn in preparation for next spring. Participants will learn about tilling, using pre-emergence weed killers and incorporating essentials into poor soil.
August 8, 2012
Henrico Extension Office
Demonstration Kitchen
8600 Dixon Powers DR
Henrico, VA 23228
7:00 - 8:30pm
Handouts
- Establishing a New Lawn - Renovating an Old One (Presentation)
- 3 Options for Fall Lawn Renovation
- 2010-2011 Turfgrass Variety Recommendations
- Calibrating Your Lawn Spreader
- Fertilizer Maintenance Chart
- How to Buy Lawn Seed
- How to Calculate Amounts Peat Moss, Compost & Topsoil
- How to Measure Your Yard
- Lawn Establishment in Virginia
- Turfgrass Maintenance in Henrico
Winterizing Your Lawn
Learn what steps to take in the fall to help your lawn survive the winter and get ready for a healthy spring. Participants will learn about aerating, seeding, applying lime and other topics. In addition, participants can bring samples for identification and discussion.
September 12, 2012
Henrico Extension Office
Demonstration Kitchen
8600 Dixon Powers DR
Henrico, VA 23228
7:00 - 8:30pm