The 2025 Lawn and Landscape Short Course is scheduled for to be held on December 02, 03, and 04 (Tuesday-Thursday). Once again, we will be at Belmont Recreation Center (Henrico, Virginia).

The schedule is below.

Two Ways to Register:
(1) Download a pdf form to return to us
(2) Use PayPal to Register and Pay

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Schedule

Tuesday, December 02 (9:00 – 4:00)
Introduction: 9:00
Landscape Realities (9:15)
—Plants for Success – these are plants that have proven themselves
Coastal Virginia;  Central Virginia; Institutions and Parks
—Henrico County Public Schools – Great example of combining turfgrass and non turfgrass areas
—Tricks of the Trade (Panel)
Keeping Your Crew Focused on the Goal
Dealing with Temperature Extremes
Experiences with battery powered equipment (focus on large mowers)
etc
Lunch: 12:00
Turfgrass Basics: 12:45
Soil Basics: 3:00
End: 4:00

Wednesday, December 03 (8:30 – 4:00)
Transition Zone Challenges/Opportunities: 8:30
Common Landscaping Mistakes: 9:30
Tree Botany and Maintenance OR Tree Installation and Maintenance: 10:30
Lunch: 12:00
Stay Legal
—Virginia Pesticide and Fertilizer Regulations: 12:45
—What can we Expect in Virginia: 1:15
—What is Happening in Other States and in Washington? 1:45
Success With Trees – Essentials for lawn/landscape professionals: 2:30
End: 4:00

Thursday, December 04 (8:30 – 2:30)
Successful Landscape Design and Implementation: 8:30
Weeds in the Landscape and Lawn: 9:30
Insects in the Landscape and Lawn: 10:30
Lunch: 12:00
Administrative Items: 12:45
Botany. So What?: 1:00
End: 2:30