on lawns and neighbors. They move in to form large, weedy colonies—and make themselves known with bright yellow blooms and prolific seeds that float from lawn to lawn. But with these insights and effective weed controls, you can kill dandelions, reclaim your turf and keep your neighbors ...
Searching the yard for white puffballs to blow is a favorite summer pastime for kids, but most adults are more interested in learning how to get rid of dandelions marring a perfect lawn. This broadleaf perennial can be a nuisance in yards, flower beds, and gardens. So, how do you get...
Dandelions are edible, from flower to root, and have a delicate, slightly bitter flavor. If your culinary curiosity kicks in, you might want to try some dandelion greens in your next salad. Likely to the amazement of lawn-lovers, some people actually cultivate dandelions for harvest. If you...
Control:Mulch garden areas in spring to help prevent nutsedge. Plants are easy to pull up by hand, but it will take repeated weeding to get rid of an infestation. Various herbicides are labeled for use on nutsedge in lawns but it is important to use the right one for thetype of turf ...
4. Weeding Your Lawn Weeds are all about prevention. As with fertilizers, keep in mind that there are many weed control products that can be considered organic and natural versus chemical. SPRING: Prevent annual crabgrass with pre-emergent crabgrass control. There is a narrow window for controll...
lol. I’ve been working on the weeds in side beds, but they seriously got out of control. Definitely need to get a bunch of mulch. I’m using a combination of pulling all the big ones, and spraying with a vinegar solution. (Vinegar with some epsom salt and dish soap) It does kill...
Inspect your lawn to see if years of ant activity have made the surface uneven. If so, peel back the turf where this has happened, remove the excess soil and re-lay the turf. It’s better to do this in winter when the ants are not active. ...
If the soil is dry, or if your weeds are too small to pull by hand, use a hoe. Keep the blade sharp for a fast cleanup in large areas. How to Get Rid of 8 Common Weeds Dandelion Shutterstock/Lukas Beno When weeding dandelions by digging them out of your lawn or garden, make sure...
The trick to pulling weeds is to get the root out as well, since many common weeds—like dandelions—will regrow from any roots left in the ground. Pull the weed from its base (close to the soil line) and twist gently to dislodge the roots. If you accidentally snap the roots off, tr...
Apply pre-emergent herbicide in the early spring to prevent grassy weeds like crabgrass. Apply broadleaf weed control products in the mid-spring to target weeds like dandelions. Fertilizer treatments can begin around May or later, depending on whether you have cool-season or warm-season grass. ...