For anyone battling weeds in their lawns, chemical sprays may seem like the obvious first choice. Although herbicides can be extremely effective weed control, they are the final step in a well-rounded ...
Weeds—we can't live with them and, unfortunately, we can't live without them. But what we can do is find a way to control them. It all starts with understanding their biology and habits. By learning ...
Maybe you have been telling yourself that you need to control the weeds in your lawn. That’s a worthy goal. Now is a good time to assess what weeds are there and whether they bother you enough to ...
Spring brings renewed life to our gardens and lawns, but alongside the desirable greenery comes the inevitable invasion of weeds. These opportunistic plants can quickly overtake a well-maintained lawn ...
Last week, I discussed struggles gardeners face to manage weeds from overtaking flower beds, vegetable gardens and landscapes this time of year while attempting to do so without harsh ...
In addition to being able to identify weeds, you can take steps to help prevent them from growing in order to keep a healthy garden this summer. Check out this handy list and helpful information.
“I contracted with a landscape firm to prep and seed my front and back yards. The landscapers removed the degraded grass entirely and then prepped and seeded. The front yard is filled with weeds and ...
For weeks, many of you have been making plans to start getting your lawn in shape for the upcoming season. Now it’s time to put the plans into action. You might look at your to-do list and see “plant ...
Unless you overseeded with rye grass this fall, about the only thing green in the lawn may be cool season weeds like chickweed and Carolina geranium. Although you may be tired of straw-colored lawns, ...
Turfgrasses are emerging from their winter dormancy, turning green and growing once again — and so are warm-season weeds. As you get back into the habit of lawn maintenance this spring, think about ...