Since 2012 · Arlington, VA
Bermudagrass control in Arlington, VA that keeps your fescue winning.
Four applications, about three weeks apart starting in May, to hold back Bermudagrass and Japanese stiltgrass in tall fescue lawns. Honest about what it does: steady suppression, not instant removal. From $70.40 a visit.
The lawn invader
Bermudagrass doesn't stay where it starts.
It starts as a wiry patch along a sidewalk or a sunny edge. A few seasons later it has crept through the lawn on runners, and every fall it turns tan while the fescue around it stays green, leaving the lawn looking patchy for half the year.
Bermudagrass is tough to beat, and anyone who promises to wipe it out in one season is overselling. Our suppression program keeps steady pressure on it, and on Japanese stiltgrass, season after season, so your fescue can hold its ground.
What's included
What the program includes
A season-long program aimed at two of the toughest invaders in local lawns.
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Four applications a season
Four applications spaced about three weeks apart, starting in May when Bermudagrass is actively growing.
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Bermudagrass and Japanese stiltgrass
The program targets both, to help keep them from taking over a tall fescue lawn.
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Suppression, season after season
Bermudagrass is persistent, so the program is built to keep pressure on it year after year.
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Continues each season
For your convenience the program continues from season to season unless you pause or cancel it.
Good to know
Bermudagrass suppression does not guarantee complete removal. It can take several seasons at minimum to get Bermudagrass under control without removing it by hand.
Suppression is an add-on to fertilization and weed control. If Bermudagrass has taken over, lawn renovation and sod may be the faster fix.
The local picture
Why Bermudagrass is such a problem here
A few things work in its favor in Northern Virginia:
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We live in the transition zone.
Northern Virginia is warm enough for warm-season Bermudagrass to survive and cool enough for fescue, so the two end up fighting over the same lawn.
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Bermudagrass spreads by runners.
It creeps through lawns and into beds on runners above and below the ground, so a small patch keeps getting bigger.
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It turns tan all winter.
Bermudagrass goes dormant and brown with the first frosts, leaving tan patches in an otherwise green fescue lawn from fall into spring.
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Japanese stiltgrass is invasive here.
This invasive annual grass spreads quickly through lawns and shady edges in Northern Virginia, crowding out the grass you want.
Keep the pressure on every season, and the fescue keeps ground.
Pricing
Priced per application
Bermudagrass suppression starts at $70.40 a visit, with four applications starting in May.
Continues each season. Because Bermudagrass takes several seasons to bring under control, the program continues from season to season unless you pause or cancel it.
All prices are starting points. See all pricing
The Potomac Promise
A standard you can hold us to
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Straight answers about results.
Suppression slows Bermudagrass down. It does not promise to remove it completely, and we will not tell you otherwise.
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You can reach a real person.
Questions don't disappear into a void.
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We stand behind the work.
If something isn't right, tell us within 24 hours of the visit and we'll come back and fix it at no charge.
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No long-term contracts.
It continues from season to season unless you pause or cancel it.
Honest by default
Is Bermudagrass suppression a good fit for your lawn?
We’re usually a strong fit if you:
- Have Bermudagrass creeping into a tall fescue lawn
- Are fighting Japanese stiltgrass in the lawn or along shady edges
- Are willing to keep at it for a few seasons
We’re probably not the right fit if you:
- Want Bermudagrass gone completely in one season
- Have a lawn that is mostly Bermudagrass and want it replaced now
Bermudagrass suppression does not guarantee complete removal, and getting it under control can take several seasons at minimum without removing it by hand. If most of the lawn is Bermudagrass, a renovation or sod may be the faster path.
How it works
Getting started is straightforward
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Reach out
Call or use the form, ideally before May.
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We look at the lawn
We check how much Bermudagrass or stiltgrass you have and where it is spreading.
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You get a clear quote
Priced per application, with four applications a season.
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We keep after it
Applications about three weeks apart starting in May, season after season.
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Five-star reviews from Northern Virginia homeowners
Fourteen years of consistent, communicative property care, and one yard at a time, it’s earned the kind of trust that shows up in the reviews.
I switched over to Potomac a couple of years ago after another landscaper's services continued to be underwhelming. Potomac is everything I could have ever hoped for. Great customer service, quick email response times, fair prices, and a respectful and organized crew. They charge per service as it happens so you are always updated as to what they are working on and when. If additional items come up, they are very flexible to discussing it and offering their transparent opinions. I also don't feel I'm ever up-charged which is great.
I've had a great experience using this lawn service for regular grass maintenance in Falls Church. They're reliable, professional, and consistently do a clean, thorough job. My lawn always looks neat and well-maintained after each visit. I'd definitely recommend them to anyone in the Falls Church area looking for dependable lawn care.
Where we work
Serving Arlington and nearby Northern Virginia.
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Common questions
Bermudagrass control in Arlington, VA: answered
How much does Bermudagrass control cost in Arlington, VA?
The Bermudagrass suppression program starts at $70.40 a visit, with four applications a season.
What is Bermudagrass?
A warm-season grass that spreads by runners and turns tan in winter. In tall fescue lawns it shows up as wiry patches that keep spreading and stay brown from the first frost until late spring.
Will this get rid of my Bermudagrass completely?
No program can promise that. Suppression holds Bermudagrass back and helps keep it from taking over, but complete removal is not guaranteed, and getting it under control can take several seasons at minimum without removing it by hand.
How many applications are there, and when?
Four applications, about three weeks apart, starting in May.
Does it treat Japanese stiltgrass too?
Yes. The program targets both Bermudagrass and Japanese stiltgrass.
How long does it take to see results?
Expect it to be a multi-season effort. Bermudagrass is persistent, which is why the program continues each season.
What if most of my lawn is Bermudagrass?
Then suppression alone may not be the best value. A lawn renovation or sod installation may get you to a fescue lawn faster, and we will tell you honestly which makes more sense.
Is Bermudagrass suppression included in a plan?
It is an add-on that can be added to a lawn care program or plan.
What areas do you serve for Bermudagrass control?
Arlington is the primary service area. We also serve nearby Northern Virginia communities including Falls Church, McLean, Tysons, Vienna, Dunn Loring, Idylwood, Pimmit Hills, Seven Corners, Lake Barcroft, and Bailey's Crossroads.
Ready when you are.
Tell us about your property and we’ll get you a clear quote, usually within one business day. The program starts in May, so it’s worth getting on the schedule early.
