Grass Roots 2012  

Registration is now open; 

Visits will take place March - June 2012.

Registration information and application 

Remember, space is limited, so it is important to get your registration back to us early!

Thank you for your interest! 

Getting to the Root of Lawn Problems
Are you frustrated with the condition of your lawn?  Tired of throwing away money on seed and fertilizer, only to see no improvements?  Get to the ROOT of the problem through the Grass Roots Program!

Grass Roots offers Chesterfield County residents the chance to learn about and remedy the specific problems contributing to their lawn's current condition.  We offer personalized recommendations tailored to your lawn's needs, which when followed can lead to a "green" - both beautiful and environmentally-friendly - lawn.    

The program includes a site visit by a Master Gardener volunteer who measures lawn area, collects soil sample(s) and completes a detailed site evaluation, including information on soil compaction and weed cover.  Cooperative Extension staff uses this information in conjunction with soil test results to make specific recommendations for your lawn.  

In the past 14 years, the Grass Roots program has helped over 4,600 county residents adopt lawn care practices that provide them with healthier turf and protect the watershed from excess fertilizers and pesticides. Surveys show that past participants are very happy with the information they received and the results they are seeing in their lawns.  

The Grass Roots program is only available March through June, and is limited to the first 400 clients.  

Program cost: $25, which includes one soil sample.  Additional samples are $11 each.