For an environmentally friendlier option consider iron-based herbicides, which effectively control many broadleaf weeds while ...
Whether you view weeds as beneficial or problematic depends on your perspective and the goals you set for your lawn. Many gardeners embrace biodiversity in turf areas to support pollinators, birds, ...
Not all lawn weeds behave the same way. Some develop over the winter months then erupt into bloom as the weather warms. Others get their start in spring and plague the summer lawn. Like our garden ...
Weeds are more than just an unattractive nuisance. Certain weeds can exacerbate allergies, attract unwelcome pests to your yard, and compete with desired grasses for sunlight, water, and nutrients.
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 ...
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 ...
With winter on the horizon, many homeowners often hone in on lawn care and focus on fertilizers and leaf management before the weather turns. While focusing on grass health, you should also consider ...
"Weed" is a word that immediately attracts a negative response. It's easy to understand why since a weed is defined as an "unwanted plant." But one person’s weed is another person's flower. This is ...
Your yard rarely goes from tidy to overrun overnight. Warning signs build quietly in the grass, soil, and even in the way ...
What is a weed? A weed is any plant that's growing where you don't want it. Some weeds are ugly. Some are pretty. But nearly ...
The best time for planting grass seed in our area is from mid-September to mid-October. If you have bare areas you want to fill, you should mark your calendar or set your phone to remind you about ...