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Healthy Virginia Lawns Program – Spring Visits Now Open

Is your lawn struggling with weeds, bare spots, or thinning grass? The Healthy Virginia Lawns Program can help you improve your lawn while protecting local waterways.

Through this program, York and Poquoson residents can receive an on-site visit from York/Poquoson Master Gardeners trained in sustainable lawn care practices.

What the Program Includes

For a $20 fee, Master Gardeners will:

  • Visit your property

  • Measure your lawn area

  • Collect soil samples for analysis by Virginia Tech

  • Provide a certified Nutrient Management Plan tailored to your lawn and specific conditions (valid for three years)

  • Answer questions about turf, trees, shrubs, and gardens

  • Conduct a stormwater assessment of your property

Registration Details

  • Spring visit dates: March 10–26

  • Registration deadline: March 23

  • Eligibility: Open to York County and Poquoson residents

How to Register

Register online at:https://forms.gle/jUhzZdhUmCAjYUQ28

You may also call 757-890-4940 for more information.

This program is offered in partnership with Virginia Cooperative Extension as part of the Healthy Virginia Lawns initiative.

“Healthy Virginia Lawns Program flyer promoting lawn assessments by Master Gardeners, including soil